Mike Forst

UX Sound Designer | Composer | HRI Sound Designer | Sonic Branding

JAN 2010 - PRESENT · 16.8 years

UX Lead for Sound Design and Character: Consumer Robotics - Astro

MAY 2021 - DEC 2022 · 1.7 years

I designed and led the interactive and contextual sound language, character, and out-of-box experience for Amazon's first consumer robot, Astro. In addition, I managed a team of five amazing designers in sound, UX, and visual. On multiple occasions, I successfully pitched to former CEO, Jeff Bezos. I also was consulted for my character and sound work on other robots and products at Amazon including the Rivian Electric Van, Scout delivery robot, and fulfillment center robotics.

Audio Lead | Senior UX Sound Designer: Consumer Robotics - Astro

NOV 2019 - MAY 2021 · 1.6 years

UX Sound Designer: Consumer Robotics - Astro

JAN 2018 - NOV 2019 · 1.9 years

Senior Composer & Audio and Voice Designer

SEP 2017 - DEC 2017 · 4 months

Composer / Audio Designer

JUL 2016 - SEP 2017 · 1.3 years

Composer / Audio Designer

JAN 2013 - DEC 2017 · 5 years

Audio and Voice Designer

AUG 2016 - OCT 2017 · 1.3 years

Composer / Audio Designer / Voice Designer

OCT 2015 - JUL 2016 · 10 months

Production Assistant/ Facilities Manager

JAN 2013 - JAN 2014 · 1.1 years

Composer / Sound Designer / Voice Designer / Project Manager

JAN 2013 - OCT 2015 · 2.8 years

Apprentice

OCT 2012 - JAN 2013 · 4 months