I am Adis Sabic, an Industrial Designer with 15+ years of hands-on experience developing physical products for global manufacturers. I thrive at the intersection of design, engineering, and business, translating technical requirements into production-ready concepts across consumer power tools, outdoor gear, floor care, robotics, audio, and other complex product categories. My approach is CAD-driven and data-informed, with deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability, and design-for-manufacture. I have led cross-functional teams from early concept through to launch, guided product portfolios for premium audio brands, and partnered with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize quality, cost, and performance while delivering cohesive brand experiences.

Adis Sabic

I am Adis Sabic, an Industrial Designer with 15+ years of hands-on experience developing physical products for global manufacturers. I thrive at the intersection of design, engineering, and business, translating technical requirements into production-ready concepts across consumer power tools, outdoor gear, floor care, robotics, audio, and other complex product categories. My approach is CAD-driven and data-informed, with deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability, and design-for-manufacture. I have led cross-functional teams from early concept through to launch, guided product portfolios for premium audio brands, and partnered with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize quality, cost, and performance while delivering cohesive brand experiences.

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I am Adis Sabic, an Industrial Designer with 15+ years of hands-on experience developing physical products for global manufacturers. I thrive at the intersection of design, engineering, and business, translating technical requirements into production-ready concepts across consumer power tools, outdoor gear, floor care, robotics, audio, and other complex product categories.

My approach is CAD-driven and data-informed, with deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, sustainability, and design-for-manufacture. I have led cross-functional teams from early concept through to launch, guided product portfolios for premium audio brands, and partnered with suppliers and manufacturers to optimize quality, cost, and performance while delivering cohesive brand experiences.

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Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Lead - Product Strategy & Design at KEF (Gold Peak Group)
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Defined design vision and principles for 10+ premium audio products; led cross-functional roadmaps, quantified success metrics, and post-launch evaluation. Established data-driven processes for product, packaging and CMF development; led sustainability initiatives and quarterly insight reporting to guide long-term planning.
Senior Designer at KEF (Gold Peak Group)
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Supported early-stage product discovery and defined portfolio direction for KEF & Celestion; ensured brand coherence across portfolios and contributed to premium audio product strategies.
Senior Designer at Techtronic Industries (TTI)
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Drove discovery and definition of 15+ consumer power tools, outdoor and floor care products; led user research across US, EU, and ANZ to validate needs and inform roadmaps; collaborated with product, engineering and marketing to align scope and GTM considerations; led a distributed design/engineering team and advanced ergonomic, usability-focused solutions; implemented sustainability initiatives and contributed to multiple international design awards.
Staff Designer at Techtronic Industries (TTI)
October 1, 2016 - October 1, 2021
Led a distributed team of 10+ designers and engineers; conducted hands-on testing across 8 global markets; partnered with UX to integrate UI for Ryobi/Ryobi-branded products; advanced sustainability-focused packaging and materials.
Product Designer at Moose Enterprise
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016
Supported mass-market product definition, balancing user needs, cost targets, and regulatory requirements; contributed to concept validation and business cases through prototyping and cost analysis.
Senior Designer at KEF
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Led portfolio-level design direction and early-stage product definition for premium audio ranges, balancing user value, brand strategy, feasibility, sustainability, and commercial constraints; produced quarterly insights and mentored external consultants to deliver on objectives.

Education

Business foundation specialization at Wharton University
January 1, 2026 - February 23, 2026
Leadership Development Program at Harvard Mentor
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2026
Design thinking & innovation at LUMA Institute
January 1, 2019 - February 23, 2026
Solidworks advanced part & surface modelling at ICT HK
January 1, 2017 - February 23, 2026
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) at Monash University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) at Monash University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
SolidWorks advanced part & surface modelling at ICT HK
January 1, 2017 - March 27, 2026
Design thinking & innovation at LUMA Institute
January 1, 2019 - March 27, 2026
Leadership Development Program at Harvard
January 1, 2023 - March 27, 2026
Business foundation specialization at Wharton University
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) at Monash University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Solidworks advanced part & surface modelling at ICT HK
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Design thinking & innovation at LUMA Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Leadership Development Program at Harvard Mentor
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Business foundation specialization at Wharton University
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Leadership Development Program
January 1, 2023 - February 23, 2026
Solidworks advanced part & surface modelling
January 1, 2017 - February 23, 2026
Design thinking & innovation
January 1, 2019 - February 23, 2026
Business foundation specialization
January 1, 2026 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Other