David O'Connell

BIOGRAPHY

David O''Connell is from Los Angeles and a graduate of Art Center College. He currently works as Chief Designer for Katzkin Leather in Los Angeles. After graduation, David worked for Peugeot with assignments in England and in Paris France. Returning to Southern California, he joined Mitsubishi Motors where he became Chief Designer working on the Eclipse, 3000GT, Montero Sport designs. which all became icons for the brand. David has served on the Art Center faculty since 2001.

EDUCATION

B.S. Art Center College of Design 1980 Transportation

WORK INCLUDES

Katzkin Automotive Leather
Chief Designer
Mitsubishi Motors North America
Senior Product Developer
Mitsubishi Motors R & D of America
Chief Designer
David O''Connell Creative
Owner
Automobiles Peugeot
Designer

EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE

Huntington Beach Art Center "Centered on the Center" Exhibit Acrylic Paintings
2006 2008

AWARDS INCLUDE

IDSA Gold Award for Concept E
California Design Award for Concept E, Sport Truck Concept
Good Design Award for Production Eclipse

MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE

SEMA

CLASSES

Intermediate Trans. Design
Transportation Design 6