PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Dave Collins is an industrial designer with over 15 years of experience delivering hardware solutions from concept to high-volume production. He pairs purposeful engineering with a user-centric philosophy, designing products that resolve real pain points and look beyond mere aesthetics.
Originally from the UK, Dave has spent over 15 years living and working in the U.S. Outside the studio, he enjoys family time, swimming, innovative art, and hands-on making.
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGN PARTNERSHIPS
LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Present
ATOM LIMBS: Led the industrial design of the Atom Limb system, pioneering a breakthrough full-arm system architecture featured across Fast Company, CNET, and Popular Mechanics that delivers the world’s first non-invasive individual finger control alongside real-time touch feedback.
DANDY: Led the industrial design of the Dandy Vision intraoral scanner, pioneering a lightweight 210g form factor for exceptional clinical ergonomics.
MONSTER: Led the industrial design of the Monster Semruk gaming laptop, creating an aggressive, creature-inspired visual identity that secured an iF Design Award. Championed a sharp, biomimetic aesthetic that seamlessly integrated high-performance ventilation cooling paths with custom structural lighting.
CANA: Led the industrial design of the Cana One molecular beverage printer, establishing a premium, minimalist countertop aesthetic for the world’s first appliance of its kind.
LUKE & LUCY: Invented and led the industrial design of the Channel Bowl, a patented product recognized with an IDEA Award and A' Design Award for design excellence. Inspired by a personal mission to improve mealtimes for individuals with limited mobility and young children, engineered an innovative center-channel architecture that eliminates bowl-tilting and enables effortless, one-handed scooping and sipping.
INTEL
LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Hillsboro, OR.
2013 – 2024
GROUPS:
Future Concepting Group Laptop
Mobile
Gaming
Award-Winning User-Centric Products: Led the vision for next-gen technology, earning multiple industry awards, including multiple Best of CES, the Intel Excellence Award given to 1% of designers, and over 25 patents filed.
Next-Gen Thinking: Evolved NUC Group DNA by implementing brand consistency and design details for multiple products with different timelines and deliverables.
Championed Inclusivity: Advocated for inclusive computing in IOTG and
NUC G, enhancing future tech accessibility.
HVM and Quality Control: Traveled overseas to inspect parts, finalize samples, and set CMF guidelines with suppliers.
Sustainability Advocate: Promoted environmentally conscious practices and aligned products with sustainable goals.
Product Manager: Oversaw strategic planning and execution for future innovative shopping experiences and product initiatives in the Internet of Things Group (IOTG).
NVDIA
LEAD INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Hillsboro, OR.
2013 – 2023
GROUPS:
Future Concepting Group Laptop
Mobile
Gaming
Gaming Hardware Innovation: NVIDIA SHIELD: Drove the end-to-end industrial design from initial concept ideation through final production, including the signature device packaging for NVIDIA’s inaugural handheld gaming console.
High-Volume Manufacturing Integration: Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to align complex system architectures and packaging with high-volume production realities, delivering a refined visual identity under strict cost and quality benchmarks.
Future Concept Exploration: Inspired speculative and forward-looking concepts that reimagined the future of interactive entertainment, transforming how end users physically connect with immersive gaming environments.
HP / PALM | Santa Clara, CA
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Groups: Tablet / Smartphone Division | April 2011 - September 2011
• Create novel forms and accessories for the mobile space.
• Established a unique design language that suited the brand story.
• Evolved traditional mobile designs and enhanced user experiences.
HAA DESIGN | Emeryville, CA
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Groups: Tablet / Smartphone Division | December 2008 - February 2010
• Produced high volumes of design solutions for fast-paced design consultancy.
• Synthesized consumer insights into powerful mobile experiences.
• Traveled overseas to manage suppliers, manufacturing, and present design solutions to clients.
TATA TECHNOLOGIES | Novi, MI
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Groups: Autodesk Alias Technician | February 2007 - August 2008
• Demonstrated design software capabilities and process flow for the Autodesk software suite.
• Rapid problem solving to resolve customer issues and explain relevant software solutions.
SKILLS
Rapid Strong Ideation & Prototyping | Collaborative Research | Inclusive Design
Synthesize data into Product Definition | Design for HVM
PROFICIENCIES
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Lead Industrial Designer with 15 years of experience taking concepts to tangible products.
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Awarded for design excellence and innovation in consumer tech and household brands.
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Proficient in rapid ideation in sketching, rendering, CAD, prototyping and CMF.
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Collaborates with cross-functional teams, manufacturers, and multiple stakeholders.
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Inspires momentum internally and externally to deliver meaningful products.
Solidworks | Rhino | Alias | Keyshot | Illustrator | Photoshop