Design lead with over a decade of diverse international design experience helping startups and companies to conceptualize, strategize and realize their product vision from concept to market ready. Managed cross-functional design teams while building relationships with strategic partners in manufacturing, R&D, business development and more.
Worked in various industries and for well known companies such as MegaBrands Inc, Foxconn, Easton Bell Sports, Sharp, Nabi Inc and was fortunate to have my name on two patents with Rubbermaid and Steelcase.
Strong focus on technology based products in various industries. Highly interested and involved in user-centered design approaches in both Industrial design and experience design.
Specialties include: design leadership and management, design thinking and strategy, design research, advanced 3D modeling capabilities, user centric design, design for manufacturing, strategic partnerships sourcing and management.
Having lived in different countries has further expanded my appreciation for cultural diversity and allowed me to adapt to new ways of doing things. I'm fluent in 3 languages, and I love to travel the world with an open mind and a camera in-hand.
Gianluca Camarda | Los Angeles California