Wilson Beebe
About Wilson Beebe
Wilson Beebe is an Associate Manager at SC Johnson, specializing in Global Design and Ideal User Experience, with a background in industrial design and a passion for outdoor activities and personal projects.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Wilson Beebe is currently working as the Associate Manager, Global Design - Ideal User Experience at SC Johnson, based in Racine, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for promoting optimal user experiences within the company's global design initiatives. His work emphasizes front-end concept generation and prototyping with a focus on brand identity through materials, colors, and shapes. He also manages brainstorming sessions, conducts cost analysis, and handles inventory control.
Previous Experience at Distill Product Development Inc.
From 2019 to 2022, Wilson Beebe worked as an Industrial Designer at Distill Product Development Inc. in Milwaukee, WI. During his tenure, he honed his skills in solid modeling and sourced materials for prototyping. This position allowed him to contribute to various product designs while emphasizing practical, user-based research to inform his projects.
Educational Background
Wilson Beebe studied at Northwestern University from 2020 to 2022, where he specialized in Product Design and Development Management, achieving a Master's degree. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Industrial and Product Design from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where he studied from 2009 to 2014. He completed his high school education at Monona Grove High School from 2005 to 2009.
Experience in Industrial Design
Wilson Beebe has a comprehensive background in industrial design, having held multiple roles in the field. From 2015 to 2018, he worked at the Saris Cycling Group in Fitchburg, WI, as an Industrial Designer. He also served as a Design Engineer and Lead Industrial Designer at Tasso, Inc. for 9 months in 2014-2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. His career has been marked by a focus on concept generation, prototyping, and user-based design research.
Personal Interests and Passion Projects
Outside of his professional career, Wilson Beebe engages in a variety of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking with his dogs. He possesses a passion for the creation process and enjoys tinkering on personal projects in his free time. Wilson's background in robotics has also influenced his approach to industrial design, allowing him to merge technical skills with creative solutions.