ABOUT

Jacques Laramie is a Chicago-based designer who delivers elegant solutions with his boundless intellectual curiosity, refined aesthetic sensibility, and deep technical knowledge. He pairs a mastery of divergent thinking with an extensive understanding of manufacturing processes to feasibly address broader issues to improve the lives of users.  Jacques has had many opportunities to support a wide variety of industries – seeing projects from conception to implementation from shoes to surgical tools, furniture to electronics.

Jacques holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning and is currently freelancing in Chicago.

Mission & Activities

I am a physical product experience designer, well versed in the different stages of the design process.  As a freelance design consultant, I practice flexibility, easily jumping in and out of projects at any stage and contributing in any way necessary. My goal is simply to help my clients dissect their problems, find insights, and realize their vision. Below are some of the activities I utilize in my process grouped into three sections.

Research + Insights

• Quantitative + Qualitative Research Assistance

• Competitive Audit

• Touch-Point Analysis

• Customer Journey Mapping

• Insights Synthesis

• Persona Development

Product Development

• Brainstorming + Graphic Facilitation

• Concept Sketching

• CAD

• Prototyping

• Appearance model making

• Human Factors and Ergonomics

• Sustainability Design

• Color Material Finish (CMF)

• Visual Design Language Development

• Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)

• Product packaging and unboxing experience

• Retail Experience Design

• Point-of-sale Design

Fundraising

• Pitch Deck Design

• Storytelling

• Product Strategy

AWARDS