Industrial designer with a decade of experience designing and launching consumer hardware products. Experienced in developing products from concept through to global production, working closely with engineering teams and manufacturing partners. Focused on creating thoughtful, well-resolved products that balance usability, ergonomics, durability, manufacturability and refined aesthetics.…

Chris Larsen

Industrial designer with a decade of experience designing and launching consumer hardware products. Experienced in developing products from concept through to global production, working closely with engineering teams and manufacturing partners. Focused on creating thoughtful, well-resolved products that balance usability, ergonomics, durability, manufacturability and refined aesthetics.…

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Industrial designer with a decade of experience designing and launching consumer
hardware products. Experienced in developing products from concept through to global production, working closely with engineering teams and manufacturing partners.

Focused on creating thoughtful, well-resolved products that balance usability, ergonomics, durability, manufacturability and refined aesthetics.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer at ZAGG Brands
September 1, 2019 - November 1, 2025
Led the design of hubs and docks that established ZAGG’s expanded hub product family and introduced integrated wireless charging on the Pro Hub to create a new SKU. Lead industrial designer responsible for consumer device protection products distributed globally through major retail channels. Designed slim protective accessories balancing durability, ergonomics, material efficiency, and comfortable hand feel. Delivered production-ready products through close collaboration with engineering and manufacturing partners.
Product Designer at Innovate Product Design
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Designed and developed client products for licensing or self-manufacture. Created client visualisations and working prototypes for investor pitches.
Industrial Design Intern at MIO Culture
May 1, 2014 - Present
Supported retail display design and developed home furniture products. Developed packaging solutions for bespoke products.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Product Design - 2:1 at Brunel University London
September 1, 2011 - April 16, 2026

Qualifications

Product Design (BSc)
September 25, 2011 - June 26, 2015
Brunel University London

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail
    uniE621 iPhone Protection
    Designing phone cases requires balancing durability with comfort and aesthetics. The challenge was to create truly protective cases while keeping them slim, comfortable to hold, and visually refined. I focused on maximising protection while minimising unnecessary material, using form, surface structure, and controlled geometry to reinforce key structural areas without adding bulk. The designs were developed as part of ZAGG’s global phone case lineup and distributed through major retail channels. Across multiple platforms, the cases have received over a thousand positive customer reviews, maintaining an average rating above 4.6 stars. The designs were also featured by CNN Underscored as one of the best cases for the iPhone 17. Check out the full case study at larsenid.com/device-protection…
    uniE621 Screen Protector Cutting System
    The brief was to redesign an in-store machine used in phone stores to cut custom screen protectors for different devices. The goal was to improve speed, usability, and operational clarity for the store technicians operating the system. The starting point was an existing unit designed primarily around internal packaging and component stacking. While the cutting mechanism itself worked well, the surrounding structure didn’t fully support how the machine was actually used during busy customer interactions. Working closely with factory teams and store technicians, I reorganised the system around real use. By shifting the machine from a packaging-driven layout to one centred on the operator, the redesign simplified setup, reduced alignment errors, and introduced a clearer, more approachable form suited to the retail environment, all without changing the core mechanical system. Check out the full case study at larsenid.com/invisible-shield-on-demand…
    uniE621 USB-C Pro Hub (with Wireless Charging)
    The brief was to design a compact, premium hub for people working between home, office, and travel. Beyond refining usability and form, I explored how the hub could offer meaningful functional differentiation by integrating wireless charging directly into the device — an idea that ultimately led to a new hub variant and established the foundation for a broader product family. Check out the full case study at larsenid.com/pro-hub…