I am an Industrial Designer focused on sustainable innovation and ergonomic solutions for products and transportation systems. I translate complex customer challenges into functional, responsible designs using CAD modeling and rapid prototyping. With experience across multinational studios and major brands, I lead design language development, UX/UI for interior spaces, and eco-design from research through production to deliver high-quality, accessible experiences.

Samuel Donat

I am an Industrial Designer focused on sustainable innovation and ergonomic solutions for products and transportation systems. I translate complex customer challenges into functional, responsible designs using CAD modeling and rapid prototyping. With experience across multinational studios and major brands, I lead design language development, UX/UI for interior spaces, and eco-design from research through production to deliver high-quality, accessible experiences.

Available to hire

I am an Industrial Designer focused on sustainable innovation and ergonomic solutions for products and transportation systems. I translate complex customer challenges into functional, responsible designs using CAD modeling and rapid prototyping.

With experience across multinational studios and major brands, I lead design language development, UX/UI for interior spaces, and eco-design from research through production to deliver high-quality, accessible experiences.

See more

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Yellow Window
April 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Overseeing the user experience and branding for a new service at Amsterdam Airport. UX and product design for the interior entrance and layout of the PRM area for a new Danish train model, ensuring accessibility and ergonomics. Management of research and concept design for a new bus shelter for operator De Lijn. Development of aesthetic and stylistic guidelines for tram ranges targeted at the French and Anglo-Saxon markets.
Industrial Designer at Ding Dong design studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Development of innovative product design solutions, from initial conceptualization to technical specifications. Ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with industrial constraints in close collaboration with production partners and customers. Technical expertise in 3D CAD and rapid prototyping using 3D printing to validate viable solutions. Design of high-precision metal parts for a customer’s collection (EAC Ornements Métalliques), mastering material and production requirements.
Industrial Designer at Thales
June 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Development and drafting of a strategic Design Language to harmonize the visual identity and user experience across the entire Thales product range. Implementation of the design to illustrate and document the new stylistic directions. Design from scratch of a new range of authentication card readers and an identification token, incorporating security and ergonomic constraints.
Project Manager at Airbus Helicopters
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Management of a project to redefine the man-machine interface of a helicopter cockpit. Coordination of a 15-strong team, customer interaction and priority management. Development of interactive 3D models integrating innovative solutions such as augmented reality.
Designer at MSA Partnership
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021
Presentations, 3D modeling, mock-up, customer exchange.
Product Designer at EAC Ornements Métalliques
May 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
Drawing 3D design of ornamental parts, 3D printing, polishing of parts.

Education

BTS Space Design at Lycée Saint-Denis Saint-Omer, France
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
BTS Product Design at Lycée Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul, Langogne, France
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Furniture Design at Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italia
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Master Design & Sustainability at Besign School, Cagnes-sur-Mer, France
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet