Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view

Hi

Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view

Hi

Dwight Rider

Industrial

designer

I'm a Colorado based designer and educator

I'm a Colorado based designer and educator

what I can do for you

As an industrial designer, I transform ideas into thoughtful, functional products that balance human needs, technical constraints, and meaningful experiences.

As an educator, I draw on my background in animation and filmmaking to help young people build creative confidence through storytelling, filmmaking, and digital tools.

1. design

Research

Skeatching & Ideating

CAD Modeling

Design for Manufacturing

2. Educating

Logo and brand identity design

Social media graphics and ad creatives

Infographics and data visualization

Custom illustrations and icons

3. Production

Prototyping & Modelmaking

3D printing & CNC Machining

Electronics & Microcontrollers

Fine Woodworking

4. Software

Generative AI Specialist

Visual style guide creation

Typography and color scheme selection

Brand storytelling and messaging

1. design

Research

Skeatching & Ideating

CAD Modeling

Design for Manufacturing

2. Educating

Logo and brand identity design

Social media graphics and ad creatives

Infographics and data visualization

Custom illustrations and icons

3. Production

Prototyping & Modelmaking

3D printing & CNC Machining

Electronics & Microcontrollers

Fine Woodworking

4. Software

Generative AI Specialist

Visual style guide creation

Typography and color scheme selection

Brand storytelling and messaging

About me

Hi, I’m Dwight — I’m an industrial designer, artist, and educator with a passion for bringing ideas to life through design, technology, animation, and film. I also mentor young filmmakers at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, where I share that passion with the next generation of creators. For me, creativity is about curiosity, making things, and using what we know to contribute to the communities around us.

Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view

Hi

Portrait of portfolio creator – back view
Portrait of portfolio creator – front view

Hi

Dwight Rider

Industrial

designer

I'm a Colorado based designer and educator

I'm a Colorado based designer and educator

what I can do for you

As an industrial designer, I transform ideas into thoughtful, functional products that balance human needs, technical constraints, and meaningful experiences.

As an educator, I draw on my background in animation and filmmaking to help young people build creative confidence through storytelling, filmmaking, and digital tools.

1. design

Research

Skeatching & Ideating

CAD Modeling

Design for Manufacturing

2. Educating

Logo and brand identity design

Social media graphics and ad creatives

Infographics and data visualization

Custom illustrations and icons

3. Production

Prototyping & Modelmaking

3D printing & CNC Machining

Electronics & Microcontrollers

Fine Woodworking

4. Software

Generative AI Specialist

Visual style guide creation

Typography and color scheme selection

Brand storytelling and messaging

1. design

Research

Skeatching & Ideating

CAD Modeling

Design for Manufacturing

2. Educating

Logo and brand identity design

Social media graphics and ad creatives

Infographics and data visualization

Custom illustrations and icons

3. Production

Prototyping & Modelmaking

3D printing & CNC Machining

Electronics & Microcontrollers

Fine Woodworking

4. Software

Generative AI Specialist

Visual style guide creation

Typography and color scheme selection

Brand storytelling and messaging

About me

Hi, I’m Dwight — I’m an industrial designer, artist, and educator with a passion for bringing ideas to life through design, technology, animation, and film. I also mentor young filmmakers at Downtown Aurora Visual Arts, where I share that passion with the next generation of creators. For me, creativity is about curiosity, making things, and using what we know to contribute to the communities around us.