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Freelance Industrial Designer

Evan Solida is an accomplished industrial designer and entrepreneur with 18 years of experience in a diverse set of disciplines in consumer product development. Prior to launching 6Design, Evan managed product development for Greg LeMond’s line of bikes and indoor trainers. He was also a Senior Industrial Designer at Confluence Watersports, the largest canoe and kayak manufacturer in the world.  Evan’s extensive portfolio of sporting goods and consumer electronics showcase a keen focus on usability, branding and manufacturing.  He has a unique understanding of everything that is involved in new product development and the business decisions that drive them. 

Evan’s passion and innovation stems from his ability to take inspiration from a wide variety of markets.  After suffering a collision with an automobile while cycling, he formed Cerevellum with the help of an angel investment group to bring the world’s first cyclometer with rearview camera (later known as the Hindsight 35) to market.   It was named “Product of the Show” by Interbike TV in 2011 and started shipping to consumers worldwide in 2012.  Evan received the U.S. utility patent for the Hindsight in early 2014.  

Evan’s consumer design work immediately grabs attention and the infusion of performance engineering has set his work apart from the crowd. His designs have garnered countless industry awards, including the coveted “Boat Brand of the Year” Award in paddlesports. His work has also been the design of choice for athletes at the top of their sport, including a 2nd place finish of the Blue Triad SL at the Ironman World Championships in Kona.

Evan’s depth of expertise spans a wide variety of specializations including product ideation, 3D modeling and conceptualization, business planning, market analysis, sourcing and manufacturing, pricing strategy, forecasting and sales. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Purdue University in 2000.

Noteworthy projects include:

-  Blue Competition Cycles Triad SL, AC1 and upcoming cyclocross frame
-  Bellyak Frequency and Play 35
-  Jackson Kayak Petrel and locking hatch-cover
-  Emotion Kayaks Envy 11, Spitre 8, Spitre 6 and new locking hatch-cover

-  Responsible for successfully launching WattBox power-meter for Revolution indoor trainer. Led development in all areas including FCC certication, packaging, instructions, manufacturing, sourcing and engineering.
-  Updated Revolution trainer to be compatible with 11-speed drivetrain systems and to reduce noise.
-  Managed production and inventory control of Revolution, Watt Box and bicycle components (Time.)

Industrial Designer

Invented concept for digital bicycle mirror, developed it and brought it to production as the Cerevellum Hindsight 35.

Shown in the New York Times and considered to be "product of the show" at the 2011 Interbike tradeshow, the Hindsight 35 is the world's first cyclometer with an integrated rearview camera system and accident recording.  First production units were shipped to customers in 2012.  

Received angel investment from Upstate Carolina Angel Network (UCAN) and a loan backed by Michelin Development.  Also received an early grant from SC Launch.  All of the development work and related business filings were done in Greenville, SC.  

Patent for ”Rear-View Display System for Bicycle,” #8,643,722, was issued in early 2014.

Founder, Inventor and Entrepreneur

During my tenure at Confluence (in the middle of my time there I worked freelance) I created distinct visual brand languages for the five lines of kayaks and canoes under the corporate umbrella.  Also helped to reduce production costs by designing injection-molded plastic components while also increasing quality and ergonomics for the end user and assembler.  Worked together with some of the best nautical designers in the industry to develop amazing new boats.

Senior Industrial Designer

Developed innovative and easy-to-manufacture products such as automobile ice-scrapers and aftermarket consoles for big-box retailers.  Created entire line of trailer wiring products with new visual brand language and unique features for the market.  Brought some passionate design to an otherwise bland product.

Exhibit Designer

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Evan Solida: Freelance Industrial Designer in Weaverville, NC

Evan Solida

6Design

LeMond Revolution LLC

Cerevellum

Confluence Watersports

Hopkins Manufacturing

Design Agency

Purdue University