Senior Industrial Designer
Resume:
Tomi Lin
Irvine, California
United States
***.*****@*****.***
www.improdesign.com
Exceptional Industrial designer with a rich international background and diverse experiences.
Experience handling complete ID process and moving between Eastern and Western creative design environments.
EDUCATION
1991 - 1994
Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California, USA/La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Bachelor of Science – Transportation Design/Industrial Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
August 2019 to Present
IMPRODESIGN., Irvine, California, USA
Industrial Designer
Specializing in Consumer Products and Transportation Design
Design project on ACTON Global E-Scooter
August 2017
to August 2019
Hubbell Lighting., City of Industry, California, USA
Industrial Designer
Industrial Design on Architecture Lighting and Hubbell Brand products
Improved ID product development process within the department 80%
Product designed: PGL8, RATIO, Linear Flood, WARP9, Bollard, Cylinder, Pendant
August 2009
to August 2017
IMPRODESIGN., Irvine, California, USA
Industrial Designer/Market Research
Start to end product development for clients in Automotive, Aviation and Consumer Products
Design Strategy, Expert in Automotive Markets
Partial client list – Kingston Technology, Zodiac Inflight Innovations, Samsung, The Car Lab(Karma Automotive, Subaru), Herbst LaZar Bell, Klune Group, etc.
July 2007 to
Aug 2009
AUDI OF AMERICA, INC., Santa Monica, California, USA
Market Research Manager/Design Strategy –Asia/North America
Liaison between market research and the Design Studio to infuse learning into the design and innovation process
Monitor and identify trends in automotive culture that are transferable across global markets. Main concentration in Asia and North American markets
Lead workshops to benefit both marketing and design organizations by researching relevant topics, identifying and securing outside experts and disseminating key learning across the organization
Advanced Product Forum member – presentation of future market opportunities as well as US and China local market needs. Presentation of Alternative energy workshop influenced the creation of Audi E-Tron show car
Nov. 2006- July 2007
TEAGUE DESIGN, Everett, Washington USA
Senior Industrial Designer – Aviation Studio
Future concept development for first-class seating - internal
Ideation for boarding door ceiling solutions
Client relationship management to ensure accurate portrayal of their vision within tight aviation restrictions
June 2004 to
Oct 2006
ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN, Pasadena, California
Instructor
Introduction to product and transportation design and intermediate transportation design
Multiple students have received recognition for their industrial design work and working in the industry
June 2000 to Nov 2004
PRISMA DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, Tustin, California
Design Manager
Directed daily operations of the design studio. Managed a staff of 4 persons as well as freelance designers
Specific clients:
Hyundai/Kia, Subaru, China Motors “Mitsubishi Taiwan”, Mitsubishi, Aiptek, Algonquin, Toyota
Jan 1998 to
June 2000
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, Greensboro, North Carolina
Senior Transportation Designer
Complete program management from initial research, concept development, design development to production
Managed the day-to-day activity of a team of 12 designers and modelers
Enhanced working relationship with engineers on packaging issues
Designed both Volvo VHD construction truck and Volvo VN series truck, successful in the US market
Skills
Design Research, Ideation, Presentation, Production, Design Management. Project Management, Trend Forecasting, Product Planning
Programs
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Rhinoceros 3d, Keyshot, Microsoft Office
Languages
English, Mandarin and Taiwanese
Additional Contributions
Art Center Mentoring program – mentor, guide and impart knowledge from industry experience to prepare mentees for future careers as well as decision-making for career choice
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