Brooklyn, NY
me@adamwrigley.com

Summary

17+ years directing cross-functional teams in Industrial Design, Engineering, Robotics, UI/UX, Architecture, Technology, and Brand. Consulting experience across startups and Fortune 50s, with work visible globally—from store shelves and television sets to implanted inside human skulls.

Experience

Multiplayer Studio, Brooklyn NY 
February 2024 - Present

Industrial Design Director
Founding Director of the Multiplayer Industrial Design team. Working with Multiplayer Head of ID, Tucker Viemeister, to define and grow the Multiplayer Industrial Design practice: “Form Follows Happiness.” Leading teams (3-5) working on industrial & consumer facing robotics, solving the challenge of human/robot interaction (HRI) and cultural acceptance. Our largest client is Amazon.
Note: Multiplayer Studio was known as ‘Athlon Studio’ prior to 2025

Professional Robotics, Brooklyn NY 
September 2016 - Present

Team Captain - Bots FC
Bots FC is Brooklyn’s only professional robotics team. Responsible for creating and operating 250 lbs robots for multiple seasons of the Discovery Channel television show, "BattleBots,” as well as the Chinese shows “This is Fighting Robots” and “King of Bots.” Involves mechanical architecture design & engineering, project management, social media management, team leadership, branding, and merchandising. Served as on screen commentator alongside Kenny Florian and Chris Rose on Discovery Channel, currently a commentator for “NHRL.”

frog, New York / Brooklyn NY 
May 2010 - September 2023

Design Director
July 2022 - September 2023
Direct teams (3-20) on multifaceted projects spanning all disciplines of frog - ID/ME/UX/UI/IxD/VD/Strat etc. Oversee initiatives from business development to design to manufacturing support. Pioneered use of Generative AI on client projects through all phases from ideation through design. Catering to a spectrum of clients including JP Morgan and AT&T. Shipped product QTY 10MM+

Principal 
May 2019 - July 2022
Lead teams (3-5) on innovation programs, bridging mechanical engineering with industrial design, ensuring strategic alignment with client objectives. Pioneered use of VR on client projects for user research and design activities. Clients such as Walmart, Touchtunes, and T-Mobile. Shipped product QTY 10MM+

Mechanical Engineer 
Level II May 2010 - Oct 2014, Senior Oct 2014 - May 2019
Served as the primary engineer for NYC-led projects, guiding them from conception to production. Involved plastic & metal part design, system architecture & integration, hardware-software interfaces, and end-to-end electro-mechanical systems. Expanded role over time to include industrial design, managed the prototype shop, and oversaw user research, site reviews, and presentations. Clients include LQD Wifi, Verizon, and Oculus. Shipped product QTY 1MM+

Object Three, Brooklyn NY 
2013

Co-Founder
Co-founded a company which successfully crowdfunded a multitool keychain - shipping hundreds of units to over a dozen countries. Led design, manufacturing, and campaign establishment.

Smart Design, New York NY
Dec 2009 - May 2010

Engineering Intern
Engaged in engineering design tasks, from ideation to final mechanical design for renowned brands like OXO and Pyrex.

Selected Client List

AB Inbev, Amazon Robotics, AT&T, Banco Azteca, Bank of America, Brooklyn Brewery, Chipotle Mexican Grill, GE, JPMorgan Chase, Kellogg’s, Kimberly Clark, Molson Coors, Oculus, OXO, Pyrex, Sloan, Spalding, Staples, T-Mobile, TouchTunes, Verizon, Walmart

Selected Industries

Banking (ATM, POS, Credit Cards [plastic and metal]), Business & Consumer Electronics, CPG, DOOH Advertising, Fast Casual Restaurants, Home Appliances, Medical, Mobility, Personal Accessories, Robotics, Sporting Goods, Transportation

Selected Software & Skills

SolidWorks CAD & FEA, Generative AI (Custom GPTs, Ollama, Google AI Studio Apps, MidJourney), Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine, KeyShot, Figma, 3D Printing (Bambu Studio, Orca, Cura), Rapid Prototyping (CNC, Laser Cutters, Cardboard, Foamcore), Generic Office Software (Google Workspace, Office 365, Rippling, Notion)

Education

Lafayette College, Easton PA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude

Awards

iF Design Award 2024
AT&T All-Fi Hub

IDSA Silver 2019
CES Best Of Innovation (Home Appliances) 2019
Heatworks Tetra

NYC Visual Design Award 2013
IDSA Silver 2014
Core77 Notable 2014 
NYC Beacon Public Communication Hub

Patents

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