About Us
Bob Howe - Owner
· 16 years experience using AutoCad software including 3D modeling with AutoSolids and rendering with
Accurender ray-tracing software.
· Product design including fabric patterning, plastic and aluminum component design, labeling and specs.
· Years of experience working with contract shops in China, Korea and elsewhere providing specs and
assembly guides for products.
· In depth experience in Intellectual Property issues including litigation experience as an expert witness.
Accurender ray-tracing software.
· Product design including fabric patterning, plastic and aluminum component design, labeling and specs.
· Years of experience working with contract shops in China, Korea and elsewhere providing specs and
assembly guides for products.
· In depth experience in Intellectual Property issues including litigation experience as an expert witness.
Howe Design Group
Lafayette, CA
bh@howedesigngroup.com
Lafayette, CA
bh@howedesigngroup.com
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Skills
Education
· Memphis State University, Major: Fine Arts
· Laney College, Oakland, further Fine Arts and drafting studies.
· Laney College, Oakland, further Fine Arts and drafting studies.
· 30 years designing including both in-house and contract design for virtually all of the major companies in
the Outdoor/Camping Industry. Clients include The North Face, Sierra Designs, Marmot, REI, Trailwise,
Montbell, Early Winters, Caribou Mountaineering, Mark Pack Works, WindWing Designs, and SnowLion.
Designs include tents, packs, luggage, sleeping bags, accessories and components.
· 10 US Patents
· BackPacker Magazine “Editor’s Choice” Awards -
2005 Award for Sierra Designs Drizone Sleeping Bags
2004 Award for the Sierra Design’s Lightning Tent
2001 Gold Award for the Sierra Designs Meteorlight CD Tent
· Numerous media articles including The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Popular
Mechanics Magazine, Time Life Series-Structure.
· Exhibits at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn MI.
the Outdoor/Camping Industry. Clients include The North Face, Sierra Designs, Marmot, REI, Trailwise,
Montbell, Early Winters, Caribou Mountaineering, Mark Pack Works, WindWing Designs, and SnowLion.
Designs include tents, packs, luggage, sleeping bags, accessories and components.
· 10 US Patents
· BackPacker Magazine “Editor’s Choice” Awards -
2005 Award for Sierra Designs Drizone Sleeping Bags
2004 Award for the Sierra Design’s Lightning Tent
2001 Gold Award for the Sierra Designs Meteorlight CD Tent
· Numerous media articles including The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Popular
Mechanics Magazine, Time Life Series-Structure.
· Exhibits at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn MI.
Contact Us
Howe Design Group
Links
David Pressman, Patent Att.
www.patentityourself.com
Plastic prototyping
cfadesign.com
History of Backpacking
http://www.oregonphotos.co
m/Tent-Designer1.html
Tent makers
camptec.com
DIY Materials & Parts
http://www.questoutfitters.co
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www.patentityourself.com
Plastic prototyping
cfadesign.com
History of Backpacking
http://www.oregonphotos.co
m/Tent-Designer1.html
Tent makers
camptec.com
DIY Materials & Parts
http://www.questoutfitters.co
m
Experience
