Hi, I’m Kevin Lee Kian Chong, an award-winning Industrial Designer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I enjoy turning complex ideas into practical, user-centered products across physical and digital spaces, blending functionality with aesthetic quality. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, lead cross-functional teams, and drive projects from concept through manufacturing and IP protection. I’m passionate about sustainable design, market research, and delivering impactful experiences that customers love.…

Kevin Lee Kian Chong

Hi, I’m Kevin Lee Kian Chong, an award-winning Industrial Designer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I enjoy turning complex ideas into practical, user-centered products across physical and digital spaces, blending functionality with aesthetic quality. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, lead cross-functional teams, and drive projects from concept through manufacturing and IP protection. I’m passionate about sustainable design, market research, and delivering impactful experiences that customers love.…

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Hi, I’m Kevin Lee Kian Chong, an award-winning Industrial Designer based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I enjoy turning complex ideas into practical, user-centered products across physical and digital spaces, blending functionality with aesthetic quality.

I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments, lead cross-functional teams, and drive projects from concept through manufacturing and IP protection. I’m passionate about sustainable design, market research, and delivering impactful experiences that customers love.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Chinese
Advanced
English
Fluent
Malay
Advanced

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Kinetics Play SDN BHD
February 28, 2022 - August 30, 2025
Designed playground and outdoor fitness equipment that comply with playground safety standards. Supported the design and development of client projects, delivered engineering drawings on time, and prepared sign-off drawings to ensure compliance. Provided engineering solutions for manufacturing and installation problems and oversaw production progress. Led a team of designers to fulfill client requirements and tight deadlines. Executed all visual design stages from concept through to manufacturing and installation. Developed new product series from concept to prototype and IP registration. Prepared marketing materials, managed social media, and explored various sustainable materials for playground equipment. Analyzed spatial, functional, efficiency, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Industrial Designer, Executive at Daikin Research & Development Malaysia
November 30, 2024 - August 30, 2025
Defined color, material, and finish designs through trend studies. Built prototypes using hands-on model making and rapid prototyping. Created high resolution renderings to communicate design concepts. Expanded business opportunities based on market trends and consumer behavior. Identified relevant trends through research, travel, and forecasting tools. Applied business requirements and market research in developing scenarios, use cases, and high-level requirements. Created user-centered designs based on feedback and usability findings. Partnered with development teams and vendors for final product delivery. Designed and developed new/existing product series based on consumer behavior. Organized and streamlined work instructions for clear communication across departments. Responsible for IP registration of products. Facilitated collaboration between universities and industry, mentored emerging designers, integrated industry trends into curricula, and contributed to UI/UX tasks like wir
Self Improvement & Freelancing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Currently on a career break focusing on self-improvement and freelancing projects including graphic design, playground design and engineering consultation, and 3D design for manufacturing drawing. Improved skills in Blender, explored and studied generative AI tools to shorten working time and improve idea generation, and enhanced mastery in Figma. Personal UI/UX projects such as Nexa Payment Software and Fidget Food Planning Software.
Industrial Designer at Kinetics Play SDN BHD
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Led playground and outdoor fitness equipment design compliant with safety standards; supported client projects from concept through production; delivered engineering drawings for manufacturing and sign-off; provided engineering solutions for manufacturing and installation; oversaw production to meet safety requirements; led a team of designers to meet client requirements and tight deadlines; executed concept-to-installation visual design; developed new product series from concept to prototype and IP registration; identified business opportunities through market research, prepared marketing materials, and managed social media; explored materials for playground equipment and analyzed spatial, functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Industrial Designer, Executive at Daikin Research & Development Malaysia
November 30, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Industrial Designer, Executive contributing to product development across R&D projects; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver CAD models, prototypes and manufacturing drawings; supported IP registration for launched products; mentored junior designers and helped integrate industry trends into educational curricula; prepared wireframes and mockups for user journeys and supported iterative testing; partnered with engineering, marketing and production to meet milestones; oversaw supplier engagement to ensure design feasibility, sustainability and cost targets.
Career Break at Self Improvement & Freelancing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Pursuing self-improvement and freelancing since late 2024, focusing on expanding CAD and UI/UX capabilities, Blender mastery, and exploring generative AI tools to accelerate ideation and workflows.
Industrial Designer at Kinetics Play SDN BHD
February 28, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Designed and oversaw playground and outdoor fitness equipment to comply with playground safety standards; supported the design and development of client projects; delivered engineering drawings for manufacturing and sign-off; provided engineering solutions for manufacturing and installation problems; supervised production progress to meet safety standards; led a team of designers to fulfill client design requirements and tight deadlines; executed all visual design stages from concept to manufacturing and installation; developed new product series from concept to prototype to IP registration; identified business opportunities through research and analysis; prepared marketing materials and managed social media; researched material possibilities for playground equipment; designed and analyzed spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements.
Industrial Designer, Executive at Daikin Research & Development Malaysia
November 30, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Led industrial design efforts in Daikin R&D Malaysia from February 2022 to November 2024, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop HVAC product concepts from ideation through prototype. Built wireframes and prototypes, contributed to product strategy and design identity across market segments, supported IP registration processes, and ensured designs met safety, usability, and manufacturing constraints. Mentored junior designers, facilitated collaboration between academia and industry, and contributed to education and curriculum integration within the organization. Conducted market trend and consumer insights research, created user-centered designs responsive to feedback, and worked with suppliers to realize design concepts.
Career Break at Self Improvement & Freelancing
November 1, 2024 - Present
Pursued personal development and freelancing projects including graphic design (logo design), playground design and engineering consultation, and UI/UX / 3D design work for various clients.
Industrial Designer at Kinetics Play SDN BHD
February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Designed playground and outdoor fitness equipment compliant with playground safety standards; supported design and development of client projects; delivered engineering drawings for operations and sign-off according to safety standards; provided engineering solutions for manufacturing and installation; oversaw production progress to meet safety standards; led a team of designers to fulfill client requirements under tight deadlines; executed all visual design stages from concept to manufacturing and installation; developed new product series from concept to prototype to IP registration; identified business opportunities through research and analysis; prepared marketing materials and managed social media; explored material possibilities for playground equipment; analyzed spatial, functional, safety, and aesthetic requirements.
Industrial Designer, Executive at Daikin Research & Development Malaysia
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Collaborated on product development programs within R&D, supporting design identity and user-centered solutions across multiple markets; mentored emerging designers and facilitated collaboration between universities and the design industry; prepared documentation for IP protection and product launches; contributed to concept exploration, prototyping, and manufacturing handoffs; helped translate customer needs into design requirements and CMF directions.
Freelance / Self-Improvement at Self-Employed
November 1, 2024 - Present
Career break focused on upskilling (e.g., Blender, generative AI tools) and pursuing freelance projects to expand portfolio. Completed graphic design work (logo design) and engaged in playground design/engineering consultation as well as UI/UX prototyping (e.g., Nexa payment software, Fidget food planning software). Built high-resolution renderings, prototypes, and marketing materials, while collaborating with sales and marketing to identify new opportunities.
Industrial Designer, Executive at Daikin Research & Development Malaysia
November 30, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Industrial Designer, Executive responsible for the design and development of HVAC product lines, from concept to prototype and IP registration. Created design concepts, CAD models, and manufacturing drawings; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and design identity across markets. Supported prototyping, testing, and installation feasibility, and mentored junior designers. Helped define product strategy, contributed to user interfaces and physical components, and supported marketing with design documentation and materials.
Industrial Designer at Kinetics Play SDN BHD
February 28, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Led industrial design for playground and outdoor fitness equipment, ensuring compliance with playground safety standards. Delivered engineering drawings and visual designs from concept through manufacturing and installation. Provided engineering solutions for manufacturing and installation challenges, and oversaw production progress to meet safety standards. Led a design team to fulfill client requirements under tight deadlines. Developed CMF concepts, built prototypes, and created high-resolution renderings to communicate concepts. Identified business opportunities through market and consumer insights and supported marketing with materials and social media content.
Career Break
November 1, 2024 - Present
Career break to focus on self-improvement, freelance projects, and skill development in areas such as UI/UX and 3D design.

Education

Diploma in Design & Media at Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA (HONS) Product Design at Staffordshire University, partnered with Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
MA Philosophy at The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin
October 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Diploma in Design & Media at Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
BA (HONS) Product Design at Staffordshire University, in partnership with Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Diploma in Design & Media at Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA (HONS) Product Design at Staffordshire University, partnered with Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Design & Media at Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA (HONS) Product Design at Staffordshire University, partnered with Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Design & Media at Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
BA (HONS) Product Design at Staffordshire University, in partnership with Asia Pacific University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Good Design Award - Malaysia
January 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Good Design Award - Japan
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Malaysia Good Design Award 2023
June 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Japan Good Design Award 2024
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Good Design Award (Malaysia)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Good Design Award (Japan)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level