Jacklyn Nicole Ady - Design & Business Hybrid
Hi, I'm Jacklyn. I am a design and business hybrid who enjoys working on diverse, cross-functional teams. My career has stretched across many different industries including designing furniture, sports retail, children's toys, and conducting design research. I bring transparent leadership, radical candor, and creative design thinking to organizations.
Jacklyn Ady is the Director of Product Design & Development at Versteel, high-quality solutions manufacturer of design-forward, American-made furnishings for working and learning environments. She leads multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams to deliver beautifully designed, productive spaces.
Jacklyn Ady is also an adjunct instructor at the University of Evansville in the Master of Science in Leadership, Organizational Leadership, and ChangeLab programs. She teaches "Change & Innovation in Non-Profit Organizations", "Transforming Organizations into Innovation Culture" and "Social Entrepreneurship" courses.
Jacklyn's education is a hybrid of design and business. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Nagoya University of Commerce and Business (NUCB).
Outside of teaching and work, you can find Jacklyn wakesurfing, snowboarding, or cycling preferably mountainside.
Education
2018
NAGOYA UNIVERSITY OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS (NUCB)
NAGOYA, JAPAN MBA - Global Leader Program
Graduated with Honors
2018
BURGUNDY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - BSB
GINKGO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME 2018
Creative Mindset, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Design Thinking and Entrepreneurs
2012
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (DAAP)
COLLEGE OF DESIGN, ART, ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Design / Minor: Business (Marketing)
Experience & Work
2019 -
DIRECTOR, PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT VERSTEEL
JASPER, IN
Leading the design, development, engineering, and manufacturing of new product development in the commercial furniture industry at Versteel, a high-quality solutions manufacturer of design-forward, American-made furnishings for working and learning environments.
2019 -
ADJUNCT FACULTY, UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE
EVANSVILLE, IN
Instructor in Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Leadership programs. LDR 542 Change & Innovation in Non-Profit Organizations, LDR 562 Transforming Organizations into Innovation Culture, and CHNG 280 Social Entrepreneurship (Center for Innovation & Change and ChangeLab).
2019 -
YOGA INSTRUCTOR, TSAC
EVANSVILLE, IN
200hr certified yoga instructor teaching Vinyasa style hot yoga classes.
2012 - 2016
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, ESCALADE SPORTS
EVANSVILLE, IN
Collaborated with engineers to create new, innovative product designs in the ever-changing sports retail market. Liaison between both Engineering and Marketing teams to fully develop new sports products from start to finish, generating quality manufactured and well-branded goods.
2004 - 2012
PROFESSIONAL SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR, PERFECT NORTH SLOPES
LAWRENCEBURG, IN
Worked as a PSIA Certified snowboard instructor, park crew terrain park, served as a supervisor, and new employee trainer.
Fall 2011
DESIGN RESEARCHER, LIVE WELL COLLABOARTIVE
CINCINNATI, OH / COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITY
Lead research and assisted studios in the development of innovative products and services that enhance the quality of life for all consumers, particularly the 50+ market. Worked to discover and share unique insights, leverage collaborative strengths, and expertise in a team-oriented atmosphere.
Spring 2011
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, BRUCE D. ROBINSON DESIGN GROUP
CINCINNATI, OH / COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITY
Assisted on the design, drawing, architecture elements and manufacturing features of exhibit design. Consultant work for companies and clients in a team-oriented atmosphere producing visionary theming.
Spring & Fall 2011
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER, RC2
CHICAGO, IL / COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITY
Assisted in the design, graphics, and manufacturing process of interactive, innovative children’s toys.
Publications
2015
A DIGITALLY DISRUPTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN / DESIGN MANAGEMENT REVIEW / DESIGN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Patents
2015
EXERCISE RISER UNITED STATES PATENT: D737,385
2017
PORTABLE BASKETBALL SYSTEM UNITED STATES PATENT: D785,734
2017
PORTABLE BASKETBALL SYSTEM UNITED STATES PATENT: D802,691