Industrial Designer | Design Manager
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An experienced designer with 10 year experience in industrial design, product development, and manufacturing for consumer product, CV&AI embedded retail kiosk, and hardware integrated fixtures
As an industrial and product designer, I specialize in identifying challenges and developing solutions that elevate user experiences, deliver measurable business value, and transform innovative ideas into practical, functional realities. In my roles as a design manager and educator, I excel at implementing processes and strategies to tackle complex problems, drive innovation, nurture team growth, and cultivate structure and trust in creative environments.
Fueled by a profound passion for people and both physical and digital products, I see design as a powerful tool for shaping human behavior, enriching experiences, and envisioning better futures for users.
Kevin Chen is a seasoned industrial designer and design leader with over a decade of experience managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, user-centric solutions from concept to manufacturing for Fortune 500 companies and startups.
Director at BRDG Studios, he led high-profile projects, including Walmart’s next-generation kiosks and Nike's retail activations, while establishing design systems, mentoring teams, and reducing fabrication defect rates from over 50% to 10%. With a Master of Design in Product Design from the University of the Arts, Kevin combines technical expertise in prototyping, fabrication, and design engineering with strong leadership skills to align design strategies with business goals and foster impactful collaborations.
Kevin Chen earned a Master of Design in Product Design from the University of the Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Plastic Arts from Da-Yeh University. His education provided expertise in user-centered design, prototyping, and creative problem-solving. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of the Arts, he further demonstrated his commitment to advancing design education.
