I'm Alexander Burkeman, a dedicated industrial designer based in Long Beach, CA. I turn big ideas into tangible concepts through a mix of hand sketching, CAD, and rendering, collaborating closely with clients to translate mood boards into functional products. My experience spans freelance work, an aerospace internship, and academic projects at CSULB and LBCC. I thrive in remote, fast-paced settings and enjoy shaping brand identity alongside product design to deliver manufacturable, forward-thinking solutions.

Alexander Burkeman

I'm Alexander Burkeman, a dedicated industrial designer based in Long Beach, CA. I turn big ideas into tangible concepts through a mix of hand sketching, CAD, and rendering, collaborating closely with clients to translate mood boards into functional products. My experience spans freelance work, an aerospace internship, and academic projects at CSULB and LBCC. I thrive in remote, fast-paced settings and enjoy shaping brand identity alongside product design to deliver manufacturable, forward-thinking solutions.

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I’m Alexander Burkeman, a dedicated industrial designer based in Long Beach, CA. I turn big ideas into tangible concepts through a mix of hand sketching, CAD, and rendering, collaborating closely with clients to translate mood boards into functional products.

My experience spans freelance work, an aerospace internship, and academic projects at CSULB and LBCC. I thrive in remote, fast-paced settings and enjoy shaping brand identity alongside product design to deliver manufacturable, forward-thinking solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Industrial Designer at Burkeman Design
November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
Took on freelance contract work with clientele, delivering high-quality, well-developed concepts. Used sketching to translate ideas into concepts and CAD/renderings to visualize how the product would look.
Industrial Design II Intern at Latimer Aerospace
March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Developed detailed sketches for the Latimer X M-10 Panther Hypersonic Demonstrator, capturing its cutting-edge aerodynamics, propulsion technology, and forward-thinking brand identity.
Industrial Designer at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Designed a housing for a HX/DI Master’s Student’s thesis project, translating mood-board ideas into a finished design and maintaining clear communication with the client to ensure alignment.
Concept Designer at BrainTap
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Completed a sponsored project for a widely used product, reimagining the next-gen product. Met with a company representative and tested the product to identify opportunities to improve comfort, innovation, and functionality.
Industrial Designer at Freelance
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Designed a housing for a HX/DI Master’s Student’s Thesis project, from ideations off mood boards. Maintained clear client communication throughout the design process to ensure the outcome matched the client’s vision.

Education

Bachelor of Science at California State University Long Beach
August 20, 2020 - May 20, 2024
I majored in Industrial design
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
Undeclared at Long Beach City College (LBCC)
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2024
LBCC Coursework at Long Beach City College (LBCC)
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Other, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services