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I work at the crossroads of industrial and UX design, blending the physical and digital to shape next-generation mobility and products. My expertise spans from concept development, user experience journey, storytelling, immersive contextual and multi-modal experiences, and hands-on prototyping — from sketching to 3D visualization. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions in automotive and mobility products and ecosystems through advanced design methodologies and immersive technologies. I bring experience in physical and digital products, cockpit UX vision integration, multi-modal user experiences, vehicle charging and energy management UX, as well as rapid iterative concept development. My background includes leading cross-brand future electric and autonomous vehicle cockpit visions, physical prototyping, and collaborating with OEMs and startups to push the boundaries of mobility design.…I work at the crossroads of industrial and UX design, blending the physical and digital to shape next-generation mobility and products. My expertise spans from concept development, user experience journey, storytelling, immersive contextual and multi-modal experiences, and hands-on prototyping — from sketching to 3D visualization. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions in automotive and mobility products and ecosystems through advanced design methodologies and immersive technologies. I bring experience in physical and digital products, cockpit UX vision integration, multi-modal user experiences, vehicle charging and energy management UX, as well as rapid iterative concept development. My background includes leading cross-brand future electric and autonomous vehicle cockpit visions, physical prototyping, and collaborating with OEMs and startups to push the boundaries of mobility design.

Sam Diaz Romo

3D Designer, UX Designer, Product Designer, +1

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I work at the crossroads of industrial and UX design, blending the physical and digital to shape next-generation mobility and products. My expertise spans from concept development, user experience journey, storytelling, immersive contextual and multi-modal experiences, and hands-on prototyping — from sketching to 3D visualization. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions in automotive and mobility products and ecosystems through advanced design methodologies and immersive technologies. I bring experience in physical and digital products, cockpit UX vision integration, multi-modal user experiences, vehicle charging and energy management UX, as well as rapid iterative concept development. My background includes leading cross-brand future electric and autonomous vehicle cockpit visions, physical prototyping, and collaborating with OEMs and startups to push the boundaries of mobility design.…I work at the crossroads of industrial and UX design, blending the physical and digital to shape next-generation mobility and products. My expertise spans from concept development, user experience journey, storytelling, immersive contextual and multi-modal experiences, and hands-on prototyping — from sketching to 3D visualization. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions in automotive and mobility products and ecosystems through advanced design methodologies and immersive technologies. I bring experience in physical and digital products, cockpit UX vision integration, multi-modal user experiences, vehicle charging and energy management UX, as well as rapid iterative concept development. My background includes leading cross-brand future electric and autonomous vehicle cockpit visions, physical prototyping, and collaborating with OEMs and startups to push the boundaries of mobility design.

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I work at the crossroads of industrial and UX design, blending the physical and digital to shape next-generation mobility and products. My expertise spans from concept development, user experience journey, storytelling, immersive contextual and multi-modal experiences, and hands-on prototyping — from sketching to 3D visualization. I am passionate about creating innovative solutions in automotive and mobility products and ecosystems through advanced design methodologies and immersive technologies.

I bring experience in physical and digital products, cockpit UX vision integration, multi-modal user experiences, vehicle charging and energy management UX, as well as rapid iterative concept development. My background includes leading cross-brand future electric and autonomous vehicle cockpit visions, physical prototyping, and collaborating with OEMs and startups to push the boundaries of mobility design.

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Beyond – Co-founder | Lead Designer (Mobility UX / ID) at Beyond

May 1, 2024 - Present

Co-lead cockpit UX vision integration, 3D design, and physical prototyping. Built partnerships with OEMs and emerging tech startups. Supported future vehicle concepts, physical/UI testing, and immersive demo development.

Stellantis – Advanced Technology / UX & ID Designer at SFS Satellite Studio

May 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025

Co-led multi-brand future cockpit design. Defined multimodal experience and tech roadmaps. Created future vehicle concepts, storyboards, 3D ideation, and immersive VR experiences for EVs and AVs. Built and integrated 3D-printed physical prototypes for design validation and demonstrators.

Brelyon – Lead Industrial & Visualization Designer at Brelyon

September 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025

Led concept development for immersive display technology — from sketch to high-fidelity working prototypes. Led visualization, DFM, CMF strategy, 3D printing, and prototyping. Developed concepts for potential partnerships and application integration.

Volvo Group – Industrial Designer at Volvo Group

July 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025

Interior design development across multi-package concepts. Designed around packaging constraints for manufacturing with fast design iteration. Created sketch renderings and 3D visualizations.

Groupe PSA – Advanced design studio UX & Industrial Designer at Groupe PSA

January 1, 2020 - August 11, 2025

Co-led UX journey storytelling and development with advanced teams. Conducted in- and out-of-cockpit UX research. Created 2D/3D interior designs and rapid prototypes. Co-led tech scouting and integration.

Freelance Industrial Designer at Self-employed

January 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025

Concept ideation to prototype development with startups and design agencies. Focused on cross-discipline collaboration, usability, and design feasibility with sketching, 3D modeling, and prototyping.

Co-founder | Lead Designer (Mobility UX / ID) at Beyond

May 1, 2024 - Present

Co-led cockpit UX vision integration, 3D design, and physical prototyping. Built partnerships with OEMs and emerging tech startups. Supported future vehicle concepts, physical/UI testing, and immersive demo development.

Advanced Technology / UX & ID Designer at Stellantis – SF Satellite studio

May 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025

Co-led cross-brand future EV & AV cockpit visions. Defined multimodal experience and tech roadmaps. Created user journey storyboards, 3D ideation, and immersive VR experiences. Built and integrated 3D-printed physical prototypes for design validation and demonstrators.

Lead Industrial & Visualization Designer at Brelyon

September 1, 2022 - August 11, 2025

Led concept development for immersive display tech consumer electronics—from sketch to high-fidelity working prototypes. Led visualization, DFM, CMF strategy, 3D printing, and prototyping. Developed concepts for potential partnerships and application integration.

Industrial Designer at Volvo Group

July 1, 2021 - August 11, 2025

Interior design development across multi-package concepts. Designed around packaging constraints for manufacturing with fast design iteration. Created sketch renderings and 3D visualization.

Advanced design studio UX & Industrial Designer at Groupe PSA

January 1, 2020 - August 11, 2025

Contributed to Citroën Ami concept with modular cockpit concepts, focusing on customizable interfaces, user device integration, and mobility ecosystems. Co-led UX journey, conducted cockpit research, created 2D/3D designs and prototypes, and supported Silicon Valley tech scouting.

Freelance Industrial Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2019 - August 11, 2025

Concept ideation to prototype development with startups and design agencies. Focused on cross-discipline collaboration, usability, and design feasibility with sketching, 3D modeling, and prototyping.