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I’m a design executive with 20+ years of experience leading global industrial design teams and delivering award-winning hardware products from concept to mass production.
I’m passionate about shaping product portfolios, defining design languages, and translating advanced technology into intuitive, manufacturable solutions across consumer electronics, enterprise devices, and premium brands.
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Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Director of Design, President Founder at Abstract Form
January 1, 2015 - PresentLeading design development for furniture and interior layout for B2B and B2C clients. Achieved a local contract worth €450k in 2025 for Hôtel & Spa Papangue, delivering furniture collections for public and private spaces, including hotel brands and signage. Managing the furniture line and strategy.
Director of Design & Innovation at Motorola
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Directed a product portfolio in the Enterprise Mobile Computing division, renewing the product line and introducing new functionalities and concepts.
Senior Director, Industrial Design and Ergonomics at Pall (Danaher)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Managed collaborative innovation initiatives with Marketing and R&D, generating new client value and improved user experiences.
Senior Manager, Whirlpool Brand Studio at Whirlpool
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Led the Whirlpool Brand Studio design portfolio, expanding the brand language across multiple product categories and improving ergonomic and contextual design.
Industrial Designer at Apple
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998Conceptualized products across imaging devices, printers, monitors, desktops and laptops, enabling cohesive brand language and shared design elements.
Principal and Founder at Marc van de Loo Studio TakTika
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2006Created and managed a design studio delivering turnkey product development for high-tech, laboratory, food & beverage, and woodworking industries; led projects for clients including Cisco, HP, Palm, and Good Technology, securing multiple design awards and market launches.
Founder & Design Director at Abstract Form
January 1, 2015 - PresentServicing B2B and B2C clients with design development services and interior design. Completed a 450k€ local contract in 2025 for the Papangue Hotel & Spa. Delivered the furniture collections for public and private spaces, the brand name and logo for the hotel, restaurant and spa, as well as all hotel signage.
Senior Director, Industrial Design and Usability at PALL (Danaher)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014Led collaborative innovation initiatives with Marketing and R&D, resulting in increased customer value across projects. Developed a metric system validating UX and contributing to new product development and market launches. Established design architecture to promote customer experience objectives and business product strategies.
Design Director, Innovation Design at Motorola, Enterprise Mobile Computing Division
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011Managed a $2B product portfolio, revamped product pipeline and introduced new features and concepts. Led global design teams to supply innovation and design to multiple device categories, expanding the mobile computing portfolio. Directly contributed to the development of flagship ES 400, resulting in on-time launch and increased orders forecast.
Design Director, Patria Design at (Soletron/Flextronics)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Hired, managed and coached a design team of 6 in Singapore and San Jose to deliver high-quality development. Developed new product turnkey projects with client companies such as Cisco, HP, Palm, Good Technology, ensuring repeat business in design development contracts and manufacturing services.
Principal and Founder at Studio TaktiKa
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2006Managed a design studio offering product development services for high-tech companies, laboratories, and F&B businesses, delivering new product features, successful product market entries, design competitions and manufacturing contract awards.
Design Director & Founder at Abstract Form
January 1, 2015 - PresentLead industrial design and product development for B2B and B2C hardware and furniture products. Responsible for product appearance design, structural design, CMF selection, and user experience. Translate digital design into physical prototypes and production-ready solutions. Manage and mentor multi-disciplinary design teams; align resources with business objectives. Deliver end-to-end design, sourcing, and manufacturing execution for premium product lines.
Senior Director, Industrial Design & Usability at Danaher Corporation (Pall)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014Led industrial design and usability for regulated hardware platforms. Defined design processes, quality standards, and usability metrics supporting product launches. Partnered with R&D and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and design integrity.
Design Director, Innovation Design at Motorola
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011Directed industrial design for enterprise mobile computing devices across multiple categories. Managed global design teams delivering hardware products from concept through production. Contributed to flagship ES 400 terminal launch, supporting on-time delivery and increased market adoption.
Senior Manager, Global Consumer Design at Whirlpool
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Led industrial design and usability for global consumer hardware platforms. Defined design processes, quality standards, and usability metrics supporting product launches. Partnered with R&D and engineering to ensure manufacturability and design integrity across portfolios.
Design Director at Patria Design (Soletron / Flextronics)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002Built and led international industrial design teams supporting global manufacturing programs. Delivered turnkey product development for technology clients including Cisco, HP, and Palm.
Principal & Founder at Studio Taktika
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2006Led industrial design and product development for high-tech hardware startups. Delivered successful prototypes, product launches, and manufacturing handoffs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Design Product at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
January 1, 1992 - April 3, 2026Certificate in Marketing at UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 1996 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Science in Product Design, with honors at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
January 1, 1992 - April 3, 2026Marketing Certificate at UC Berkeley Extension, San Francisco, CA
January 1, 1996 - April 3, 2026Bachelor of Science, Product Design (Honors) at ArtCenter College of Design
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Marketing Certificate (Distinction) at UC Berkeley Extension
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Qualifications
Certificate in Marketing
January 1, 1996 - April 3, 2026SolidWorks Essentials & Advanced Modeling
January 1, 2014 - April 3, 2026GMP Biomanufacturing Training Course
January 1, 2013 - April 3, 2026Six Sigma
January 1, 2010 - April 3, 2026Application of Craftsmanship and Brand Product Design Metrics in R&D
January 1, 2007 - April 3, 2026Marketing Certificate (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Other
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