Gary Friederichs
About Gary Friederichs
Gary Friederichs is a Staff Industrial Designer at Plexus, where he has worked since 1997. He specializes in leading design efforts in cross-functional teams for complex electronic products, leveraging his extensive industrial design expertise.
Work at Plexus
Gary Friederichs has served as a Staff Industrial Designer at Plexus since 1997, contributing over 27 years of experience in Neenah, WI. In this role, he provides design leadership within cross-functional engineering teams during the early development phases of complex electronic products. His responsibilities include guiding product concepts through the development process, ensuring they meet market needs and manufacturing requirements.
Education and Expertise
Gary Friederichs studied at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design from 1978 to 1983. His educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of industrial design principles and practices, which he applies in his professional work.
Background
Gary Friederichs has a long-standing career in industrial design, with a focus on the early development phases of electronic products. His role involves participating in front-end research to uncover unique user insights and identify opportunities for product enhancement. This background supports his ability to align product development with user needs.
Design Leadership
In his position at Plexus, Gary Friederichs provides design leadership that integrates a full industrial design skill set. He plays a crucial role in guiding product concepts through various stages of development, ensuring that the final products are not only innovative but also feasible for manufacturing.