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I’m Tony Chamberlin, a designer at heart who is curious about everything and eager to understand how and why something works (or doesn’t) for the user. I’ve led teams across research, design, and engineering to bring concepts to life, and I’m committed to delivering well-designed solutions for underserved communities. My work spans ambitious projects—from space capsule concepts to pay-to-cook software platforms across East and West Africa—and I’m adept at shaping strategies that put users first. I thrive in complexity and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to invent better products and experiences. I’m comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams, balancing business goals with user needs, and turning ideas into production-ready designs through collaborative, evidence-based processes.…I’m Tony Chamberlin, a designer at heart who is curious about everything and eager to understand how and why something works (or doesn’t) for the user. I’ve led teams across research, design, and engineering to bring concepts to life, and I’m committed to delivering well-designed solutions for underserved communities. My work spans ambitious projects—from space capsule concepts to pay-to-cook software platforms across East and West Africa—and I’m adept at shaping strategies that put users first. I thrive in complexity and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to invent better products and experiences. I’m comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams, balancing business goals with user needs, and turning ideas into production-ready designs through collaborative, evidence-based processes.

Tony Chamberlin

Product Designer, Designer, UI Designer, +5

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I’m Tony Chamberlin, a designer at heart who is curious about everything and eager to understand how and why something works (or doesn’t) for the user. I’ve led teams across research, design, and engineering to bring concepts to life, and I’m committed to delivering well-designed solutions for underserved communities. My work spans ambitious projects—from space capsule concepts to pay-to-cook software platforms across East and West Africa—and I’m adept at shaping strategies that put users first. I thrive in complexity and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to invent better products and experiences. I’m comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams, balancing business goals with user needs, and turning ideas into production-ready designs through collaborative, evidence-based processes.…I’m Tony Chamberlin, a designer at heart who is curious about everything and eager to understand how and why something works (or doesn’t) for the user. I’ve led teams across research, design, and engineering to bring concepts to life, and I’m committed to delivering well-designed solutions for underserved communities. My work spans ambitious projects—from space capsule concepts to pay-to-cook software platforms across East and West Africa—and I’m adept at shaping strategies that put users first. I thrive in complexity and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to invent better products and experiences. I’m comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams, balancing business goals with user needs, and turning ideas into production-ready designs through collaborative, evidence-based processes.

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I’m Tony Chamberlin, a designer at heart who is curious about everything and eager to understand how and why something works (or doesn’t) for the user. I’ve led teams across research, design, and engineering to bring concepts to life, and I’m committed to delivering well-designed solutions for underserved communities. My work spans ambitious projects—from space capsule concepts to pay-to-cook software platforms across East and West Africa—and I’m adept at shaping strategies that put users first.

I thrive in complexity and ambiguity, viewing them as opportunities to invent better products and experiences. I’m comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams, balancing business goals with user needs, and turning ideas into production-ready designs through collaborative, evidence-based processes.

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English

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Work Experience

Head of Product Design for Electric Burn Manufacturing at Burn Manufacturing

December 1, 2022 - November 1, 2025

Led the design of Burn's electric and digital cooking products, built and managed the design team, and collaborated closely with product management, R&D, hardware, and software to deliver solutions. Defined product development strategies across 1st–3rd horizon, created resourcing plans and budgets, produced concept designs and production-ready engineered designs, and coordinated with Burn's Asia team and overseas suppliers. Directed product R&D to ensure the right questions were asked, while managing 6 direct reports and 2 consultants.

Interim Managing Director for Electric Burn Manufacturing at Burn Manufacturing

February 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Led the creation of the electric product business strategy in collaboration with the CIO, CEO, and CCO. Established organizational structures for the electric business and hired needed talent, growing the product team from 5 to 17+4 consultants. Managed 17 direct reports, including diverse roles in research, product management, software and hardware engineering, UX, and marketing. Partnered with leadership to recruit top roles and led the Product Management team in establishing best practices and development frameworks.

Senior Product Designer at Burn Manufacturing

October 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022

Collaborated on new product development, market research, and marketing to improve air quality and forest stewardship. Created holistic user experiences that align physical and digital products, mapped user journeys, and guided design decisions with research insights. Produced design concepts via sketches, Keyshot renders, CAD, and physical prototypes; validated concepts through testing. Generated CAD data and production documentation; worked with production engineering to develop assembly tools; designed packaging to improve efficiency and reduce waste; defined branding and established relationships with overseas suppliers; validated designs for local mass production (DFMA).

Principal Designer at TEAGUE

February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Led strategic projects and contributed to a structured design approach guiding teams to successful solutions. Served on the leadership team for the technical design group, providing technical and creative direction across the studio. Fostered partnerships with vendors, led 2–3 projects per year with budgets around $1M, and helped establish standards and best practices.

Senior Technical Designer at TEAGUE

September 1, 2012 - February 1, 2018

Developed concepts (sketches, CAD) based on user input and technical requirements; led large multidisciplinary teams; designed full-scale aircraft and space concepts for internal use, and created complex mechanical solutions balancing aesthetics and user experience. Collaborated across multiple disciplines to develop concepts, and prepared proposals, schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Administered SolidWorks PDM and managed fabrication, assembly, and installation of complex prototypes with in-house and external vendors.

Technical Designer at TEAGUE

April 1, 2008 - September 1, 2012

Designed and coordinated fabrication of full-scale aircraft interior mock-ups and prototypes, ensuring the final prototype preserved the design intent and validated objectives. Worked with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into tangible prototypes for internal use and external demonstrations.