I'm an Industrial designer with experience in product design, signage, lighting, packaging, and 3D visualization. I use SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Blender, Illustrator, and After Effects to create 3D models, renders, exploded views, and technical visuals. I also have experience creating production/technical drawings and understanding materials, assembly, and manufacturing.

David Poon

I'm an Industrial designer with experience in product design, signage, lighting, packaging, and 3D visualization. I use SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Blender, Illustrator, and After Effects to create 3D models, renders, exploded views, and technical visuals. I also have experience creating production/technical drawings and understanding materials, assembly, and manufacturing.

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I’m an Industrial designer with experience in product design, signage, lighting, packaging, and 3D visualization. I use SolidWorks, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Blender, Illustrator, and After Effects to create 3D models, renders, exploded views, and technical visuals. I also have experience creating production/technical drawings and understanding materials, assembly, and manufacturing.

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Work Experience

Industrial Designer & Products development, Signage at Sign Nation
May 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered brand-aligned signage solutions for Toronto restaurant Ghost Taco, including neon, exterior push-through, hanging signs, and digitally printed vinyl projects. Provided installation solutions with detailed technical 2D drawings and supported material/fabrication workflows. Designed illuminated and non-illuminated signage for interior and exterior environments, aligning material standards with client brand guidelines. Supported printing and metal/finishing craft work, including digitally printing and cutting vinyl, banners, wall printing, exterior/interior signage, and production file packaging for fixtures and millwork.
2D Asset Artis t Intern (Co-op) at Simple Studios
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Led the studio’s art style for an indie game in development and created cartoonish UI/UX plus background assets. Produced creative 2D assets and art-style guidance for the game team. Managed timelines and resources to consistently meet project deadlines while generating high-quality game artwork.
Product Designer at Cosmocon International Ltd
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Contributed to solar lighting product design and development. Participated in product testing and prototype production, analyzing results to optimize designs. Performed marketing research and quality control on high-performance, environmentally friendly solar lighting products for the European market.
Industrial Designer at Backstage International Ltd
May 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
Designed an advanced disinfection robot; supported prototype production and helped the product launch and deployment in Hong Kong’s MTR subway and airport during COVID-19. Worked across diverse product categories including household items, dental products, lighting, kitchenware/cookware, and furniture—improving product structures and mechanics. Collaborated with clients’ engineers to resolve design and production challenges from concept through final phases, including detailed technical drawings. Produced 2D visualization assets such as logos, instruction manuals, packaging designs, and promotional flyers/leaflets; presented concepts at trade events and managed work under tight schedules.
Product Designer at Antonio International Ltd
July 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Contributed to the design of the Red Dot Award-winning headphones, Theaudio Session. Supported retail launch with promotional materials including packaging, flyers, and displays. Developed branding assets and brand guidelines (illustrations and 3D renderings) and represented the company at trade shows to engage buyers. Conducted market research and supported engineering collaboration to address potential production challenges, including prototyping with 3D printing.
Internship/Part-Time Designer at Backstage International Ltd
June 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
Created innovative lighting designs, with one selected by the client contributing to additional projects. Collaborated with senior designers on multiple projects to learn the design process and support product launches. Enhanced 3D modeling skills and used Adobe Creative Suite tools (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) to deliver practical production solutions.

Education

Product Design higher diploma at Hong Kong Design Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Foundation Level 3 Diploma (Design) at Kwun Tong Institute of Vocational Education
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Ontario College Diploma at Conestoga College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Ontario College Diploma - Product Design (higher diploma) at Conestoga College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Product Design higher diploma at Hong Kong Design Institute
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Foundation Level 3 Diploma (Design) at Kwun Tung Institute of Vocational Education
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Retail, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Gaming