D. Jason Wilkins
About D. Jason Wilkins
D. Jason Wilkins is a Senior Design Director at IDEO, with extensive experience in design and engineering, including roles as Design Lead and Senior Designer at IDEO. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Product Development from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at IDEO
D. Jason Wilkins currently serves as a Senior Design Director at IDEO, a position he has held since 2021. He operates in the San Francisco Bay Area and oversees design initiatives that align with IDEO's mission of human-centered, design-based innovation. In addition to his role as Senior Design Director, he has also been a Design Director at IDEO since 2019, contributing to various projects that emphasize design thinking and product development.
Previous Experience at IDEO
D. Jason Wilkins has an extensive history with IDEO, having worked there in multiple capacities. He served as a Design Lead from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Design Lead from 2016 to 2019, both roles based in Palo Alto, California. His tenure at IDEO has allowed him to engage in various design-driven projects, enhancing his expertise in product development and design strategy.
Educational Background
D. Jason Wilkins earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education at Carnegie Mellon University, obtaining a Master's degree in Product Development in 2011. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and product design methodologies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
D. Jason Wilkins possesses strong technical skills in CAD modeling, specifically using Solidworks and Creo/Pro. His expertise extends to mechanism design and design for manufacture, with a focus on injection molding and plastic part design. He has also gained experience in flight integration support, which involves real-time problem solving during field deployment situations.
Early Career and Other Roles
D. Jason Wilkins began his career as a Mechanical Engineer at Sigma Space from 2007 to 2011. He also worked as a Wildland Fire Fighter for the Bureau of Land Management in 2007. Additionally, he held a position as a Behavioral Science Research Intern at GlaxoSmithKline in 2011. His diverse early career experiences have contributed to his multifaceted skill set in design and engineering.