Chiawei Lin
With over a decade of dynamic industrial design experience, I am passionate about infusing a human-centered approach into projects. In every endeavor, I strive to surpass basic requirements, emphasizing innovative strategies that push boundaries. My designs prioritize functionality while also aiming to be efficient and aesthetically pleasing, eliciting smiles and positive emotions.
In each collaboration, I embody the roles of a designer, thinker, and entrepreneur. By harmonizing design thinking with business acumen and drawing inspiration from everyday life, this distinctive combination propels me to deliver bold solutions and craft designs that elevate the human experience. The result is a timeless appeal that enriches lives.
Work Experience
Industrial Design Director
Nooie LLC / Seattle, WA / Oct 2021 - Dec 2023
Partner & Designer
Duolog Design Studio / Seattle, WA / Aug 2016 - Dec 2023
Design Manager
Idea Dao Design Agency / Beijing, China / Nov 2011 - May 2013
Senior Industrial Designer
Wing Creative Integration Co.,Ltd / Taipei, Taiwan / Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
Industrial Designer
BenQ Corp / Taipei, Taiwan / Dec 2004 - Jun 2007
Industrial Designer
Nuviz Design Studio / Taipei, Taiwan / Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Education
MA in Formgiving Intelligence
Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design
Stockholm, Sweden / Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
*Due to personal reasons, I was unable to complete the elective subjects within the specified timeframe. Although I had completed all the major semesters.
BA in Industrial Design
Shih Chien University
Taipei, Taiwan / Jun 1997 - Jun 2001
Recognition
2023 Contemporary Good Design Award
Nooie Robot Vacuum
2023 iF Design Award
Nooie Robot Vacuum
2023 iF Design Award
Hibāng RE-Fishing-Net Circular Eyewear
2022 Bronze of IDA Design Award
Nooie Robot Vacuum
2022 Golden Pin Design Award
Hibāng RE-fishing-Net Circular Eyewear
2022 Shortlist of CMF Design Award
Nooie Pet Feeder
2020 Golden Pin Design Award
Teckin Smart Plug
2016 iF Design Award
Tubbot Robot Vacuum Cleaner
2013 Red Dot Good Product
Just Mobile AluCub Mini
2012 Good Design of Chicago Athenaeum Award
Just Mobile AluCub Mini
2012 Good Pin of Design Mark Award
Just Mobile AluCub Mini
2011 Best in Trend Award of NTPC Houseware Design Competition
2011 Quality Award of NTPC Houseware Design Competition 2011
2011 Gold Prize of Just Mobile Design Competition
2011 Ultimate Nominations of Cacao Competition
2010 Konstfack Collection in Formex Exhibition
Exhibit "Uncompleted Chair" with Konstfack Collection in 2010 Formex Exhibition
2009 Konstfact Collection in Milan Furniture Fair
Exhibit "Sheeeep" in Konstfack Collectin booth in Milan Furniture Fair
2009 Taiwan Designer Week
Exhibit "Uncompleted Chair" in TW Designer Week 2009 for Rain exhibition
2008 Red Dot Good Product
BenQ V37 LCD TV
2007 iF China Award
BenQ GX22W LCD Monitor
2001 Certificate of youth whiz Design Competition