Michael Poindexter, Partner
Michael, a graduate of Auburn University’s Industrial Design program, has worked in both consulting and corporate environments. Fresh out of school, Michael headed to “busse design ulm” in Ulm Germany. After a his European experience he moved to New York where he worked for Henry Dreyfuss Associates, Machinert, Louis Nelson Associates, Coby Electronics, ION Design as well as freelancing throughout the metropolitan area. Michael has been recognized by the IDSA idea awards for excellence in design. He holds both design and utility patents for several products. From 2004 to 2006, Michael served as Vice-Chairman of the IDSA/NYC chapter.
Eric Watts, Partner
Eric graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s Industrial Design program in 1996. He moved to NYC to work at Machineart and ION Design. He was awarded design distinctions from the IDSA idea awards and secured several foreign utility patents while at ION. Together with Michael Poindexter, he patented, manufactured and sold a clothing security system being used at Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus stores across the country.
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