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I’m a design leader specializing in innovative product development, brand experience, and design language architecture. I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams to create compelling user-centered solutions for B2B and B2C clients, delivering tangible results from hospitality branding to furniture and signage systems. Over the past two decades, I’ve led design initiatives at global brands and run my own studio, Abstract Form, helping clients realize ambitious visions—from product concepts and brand identities to end-to-end design strategies and manufacturing partnerships.…I’m a design leader specializing in innovative product development, brand experience, and design language architecture. I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams to create compelling user-centered solutions for B2B and B2C clients, delivering tangible results from hospitality branding to furniture and signage systems. Over the past two decades, I’ve led design initiatives at global brands and run my own studio, Abstract Form, helping clients realize ambitious visions—from product concepts and brand identities to end-to-end design strategies and manufacturing partnerships.

Marc van de Loo

Designer, Creative Director, Art Director, +2

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I’m a design leader specializing in innovative product development, brand experience, and design language architecture. I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams to create compelling user-centered solutions for B2B and B2C clients, delivering tangible results from hospitality branding to furniture and signage systems. Over the past two decades, I’ve led design initiatives at global brands and run my own studio, Abstract Form, helping clients realize ambitious visions—from product concepts and brand identities to end-to-end design strategies and manufacturing partnerships.…I’m a design leader specializing in innovative product development, brand experience, and design language architecture. I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams to create compelling user-centered solutions for B2B and B2C clients, delivering tangible results from hospitality branding to furniture and signage systems. Over the past two decades, I’ve led design initiatives at global brands and run my own studio, Abstract Form, helping clients realize ambitious visions—from product concepts and brand identities to end-to-end design strategies and manufacturing partnerships.

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I’m a design leader specializing in innovative product development, brand experience, and design language architecture. I’ve built and guided cross-functional teams to create compelling user-centered solutions for B2B and B2C clients, delivering tangible results from hospitality branding to furniture and signage systems.

Over the past two decades, I’ve led design initiatives at global brands and run my own studio, Abstract Form, helping clients realize ambitious visions—from product concepts and brand identities to end-to-end design strategies and manufacturing partnerships.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Design, President Founder at Abstract Form

January 1, 2015 - Present

Leading 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, 2011

Directed 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, 2014

Managed 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, 2008

Led 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, 1998

Conceptualized 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, 2006

Created 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 - Present

Servicing 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, 2014

Led 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, 2011

Managed 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, 2002

Hired, 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, 2006

Managed 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.