Hi, I'm Philip van den Berg, a visionary and hands-on 3D product designer who loves turning ideas into tangible, well-made products. I enjoy blending digital tools with physical making, from concept to production, and I thrive on innovation, automation, and user-centered design. With a background spanning design, UX thinking, and engineering, I enjoy exploring new technologies and delivering meaningful, high-quality work, whether it's a one-off piece or a scalable system.…

Philip van den Berg

Hi, I'm Philip van den Berg, a visionary and hands-on 3D product designer who loves turning ideas into tangible, well-made products. I enjoy blending digital tools with physical making, from concept to production, and I thrive on innovation, automation, and user-centered design. With a background spanning design, UX thinking, and engineering, I enjoy exploring new technologies and delivering meaningful, high-quality work, whether it's a one-off piece or a scalable system.…

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Hi, I’m Philip van den Berg, a visionary and hands-on 3D product designer who loves turning ideas into tangible, well-made products. I enjoy blending digital tools with physical making, from concept to production, and I thrive on innovation, automation, and user-centered design.

With a background spanning design, UX thinking, and engineering, I enjoy exploring new technologies and delivering meaningful, high-quality work, whether it’s a one-off piece or a scalable system.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at ASL Global
December 31, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed premium promotional merchandise for global brands (cosmetics, drinks, POS). Created innovative concepts and rendered visualizations to pitch and deliver campaigns. Integrated design with production requirements and feasibility.
Product Designer at Excel Bespoke Ltd
December 31, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Design and development of a variety of physical products for the global market, including scooter delivery boxes, premiums, and apparel.
Industrial Designer at ASL Global
December 31, 2022 - September 11, 2025
Designed premium promotional merchandise for global brands (cosmetics, drinks, POS). Created concepts and visualizations to pitch and deliver campaigns; integrated design with production feasibility.
Product Designer at DENBERG Bespoke Furniture
March 1, 2022 - Present
My side hustle project doing custom design and manufacturing from my garage. Finding that line between digital design, outsourcing and assembly. Ranging from one-off solid wood tables to batch production office furniture units.
Product Designer at DENBERG Bespoke Furniture
March 1, 2022 - Present
Side-hustle project focusing on custom design and manufacturing from a garage; balancing digital design, outsourcing, and assembly for one-off and batch pieces.
Furniture Maker at Self-Employed / DENBERG Bespoke Furniture
January 1, 2015 - Present
Crafting and producing bespoke furniture pieces, combining traditional maker skills with modern design.
Furniture Maker at Todwil
December 31, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Development of furniture and stands for shopfitting and installations. Conceptual Design and 3d visualization of new products and spaces.
Founder / Creator at Todwil
December 31, 2013 - September 11, 2025
Development of furniture and stands for shopfitting and installations. Conceptual design and 3D visualization of new products and spaces.
Industrial Designer at Seipone Exhibits t/a Kubik
December 31, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Exhibition stand design
Industrial Designer at Kubik - Exhibition Stand Design
January 1, 2008 - September 11, 2025
Industrial design for exhibition stands and related industrial design projects; contributed to concept development and visualization.

Education

Diploma, 3 Dimensional Design at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
UX Design at Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
N3, Mechatronics at Centurion College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Diploma, 3 Dimensional Design at University of Johannesburg
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
N3, Metallurgy at Centurion College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
UX Design Foundation at Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025

Qualifications

UX Design Foundation Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
N3 Metallurgy
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Diploma in 3 Dimensional Design
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Real Estate & Construction

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