Hi, I’m Herman Lau. I’m a multi-talented Industrial Designer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into production-ready products. I specialize in visual design for manufacturing and retail displays, packaging design with external partners, and a proven ability to guide projects from concept through prototyping to final production. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating stakeholder needs into feasible design solutions, creating compelling presentations, and staying within budget and production constraints. I'm currently exploring freelance, part-time opportunities to bring my design, CAD, and prototyping skills to new challenges.

Herman Lau

Hi, I’m Herman Lau. I’m a multi-talented Industrial Designer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into production-ready products. I specialize in visual design for manufacturing and retail displays, packaging design with external partners, and a proven ability to guide projects from concept through prototyping to final production. I thrive in collaborative environments, translating stakeholder needs into feasible design solutions, creating compelling presentations, and staying within budget and production constraints. I'm currently exploring freelance, part-time opportunities to bring my design, CAD, and prototyping skills to new challenges.

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Hi, I’m Herman Lau. I’m a multi-talented Industrial Designer with over 15 years of experience turning concepts into production-ready products. I specialize in visual design for manufacturing and retail displays, packaging design with external partners, and a proven ability to guide projects from concept through prototyping to final production.

I thrive in collaborative environments, translating stakeholder needs into feasible design solutions, creating compelling presentations, and staying within budget and production constraints. I’m currently exploring freelance, part-time opportunities to bring my design, CAD, and prototyping skills to new challenges.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer, Architectural Interiors at Teknion Ltd.
April 1, 2023 - Present
Spearhead product line Altos, Optos, and new development; define scope and parameters of new development; coordinate with external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure projects are communicated effectively; create and prepare presentations for a broad audience from sales to C-Suites; partner with design engineers to ensure designs stay within production capabilities and budget.
Senior Industrial Designer Architectural Interiors at Teknion Ltd.
April 1, 2023 - Present
Lead development of the Architectural Interiors product line (Altos, Optos) and new development. Define scope and parameters for new projects; collaborate with external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure clear communication; create and prepare presentations for audiences from Sales to C-Suite; partner with design engineers to ensure designs stay within production possibilities and budget.
Senior Industrial Designer - Architectural Interiors at Teknion Ltd.
April 1, 2023 - Present
Spearhead Architectural Interiors product line Altos, Optos, and new development; participate in AI Healthcare initiatives; define scope for new development; collaborate with external stakeholders and suppliers; prepare presentations for a range of audiences; ensure designs are manufacturable within production constraints and budget.
Freelance Designer at Fuera Living
October 1, 2022 - Present
Develop cedar handmade Montessori-inspired mud kitchen; manage sourcing, design, prototyping, and packaging; provide space planning and custom layouts for dealers and customers; freelance for multiple clients.
Industrial Designer at Allseating Corp.
January 1, 2018 - April 1, 2023
Drove product design for seating solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams; created CAD models, renderings, and documentation for production.
Visual Designer & Detailer at Somerville Merchandising
March 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Created visual merchandising concepts and detailed retail displays; collaborated with clients and internal teams to deliver engaging retail environments.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Industrial Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
BA Design - Industrial Design at Ontario College of Art and Design
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008
BA Design - Industrial Design at Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD University)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Dassault Systems Certified Solidworks Professional - Core
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Dassault Systems Certified Solidworks Professional - Advanced Sheet Metal
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Education