DAVID COLLINS
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
With 20 years of experience delivering products from concept to high-volume production, Dave Collins pairs purposeful design with a user centric philosophy.
Originally from the UK, he has spent the majority of his career in the U.S., creating products that look beyond aesthetics to solve real user pain points.
PROFICIENCIES
Rapid Strong Ideation & Prototyping
HVM design delivered within tight budgets and timelines
Synthesize data into product definition
20 yrs taking concepts to tangible products
Awarded for innovation across diverse industries
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGN PARTNERSHIPS
Self-employed
2024 - 2026
Led full-service design for a diverse portfolio of high-impact products, including a breakthrough prosthetic system, an ergonomic intraoral scanner, and premium consumer products. Driven by a user-centric philosophy, these innovations secured multiple patents and accolades, including iF, IDEA, and A' Design Awards. • 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 and manufacturing integration for Dandy's first physical hardware, their intraoral scanner and mobile cart. The design successfully established a premium physical identity that seamlessly matches the brand's elevated software experience. • MONSTER: Designed the Monster gaming tower, establishing a biomimicry, creature-inspired identity that won an iF Design Award while integrating high-performance cooling ventilation. • 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
2013 - 2024
Created the vision and design for next-generation computing and IoT initiatives, earning multiple industry awards and over 25 patents. Managed global manufacturing strategies. GROUPS: NUC, IOT, Future Concepting Group, Laptop, Mobile, Gaming, VR • Designed 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 aggressive 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).
NVIDIA
Senior Industrial Designer
2012 - 2013
Spearheaded the industrial design, packaging, and high-volume manufacturing strategy for NVIDIA's first SHIELD console. Created forward-looking concepts that reimagined interactive gaming. GROUPS: Gaming, Mobile • 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 GROUPS: Mobile, Gaming • 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
Industrial Designer
2011-2012
Translated consumer insights into impactful mobile experiences for HP/Palm, delivering a high volume of innovative design solutions while managing overseas manufacturing and client relationships in a fast-paced environment. • High-Volume Design Delivery: Consistently produced a large output of creative design solutions tailored for a fast-paced consultancy environment. • Insight-Driven Mobile UX: Synthesized complex consumer research and behavioral insights into powerful, user-centric mobile experiences. • Global Supply & Client Management: Traveled internationally to directly manage manufacturing suppliers, oversee production quality, and present design solutions to clients.
HAA DESIGN
Industrial Designer
2008-20011
Rapidly translated complex insights into market-ready mobile experiences and high-volume product solutions. • Designed mobile experiences and hardware concepts that secured an iF Design Award Gold. • Generated rapid, high-volume ideation and product directions within a highly demanding, fast-paced environment. • Managed overseas manufacturers and suppliers firsthand while delivering high-impact design presentations directly to international clients.
TATA TECHNOLOGIES
Industrial Designer
2007-2008
Increased customer success by demonstrating the capabilities of the Autodesk software suite and providing rapid, strategic technical problem-solving. • Autodesk Suite Expertise: Demonstrated advanced design software capabilities and optimal process workflows to maximize software utility for users. • Rapid Technical Resolution: Provided fast-paced problem solving to resolve complex customer issues and clearly explain technical software solutions.
AWARDS | RECOGNITION
2026
IF DESIGN AWARD
TAIWAN EXCELLENCE AWARD
2025
IF DESIGN AWARD
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
CES INNOVATION HONOREE AWARD
EUROPEAN HARDWARE AWARD
IF DESIGN AWARDS “COMPUTER”
IF DESIGN AWARDS “GAMING”
2024
GOOD DESIGN AWARD
TECHRADAR 4 STARS
2019
TOM’S HARDWARE BEST INNOVATION
PC GAMER BEST CONCEPT
ENGADGET “BEST COMPUTEX” FINALIST
2018
INTERNATIONAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD SILVER
A’DESIGN AWARD GOLD
2017
GOOD DESIGN GOLD
2015
CES BEST OF INNOVATION HONOREE
CES TOP TABLET AWARD
2014
INTEL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2012
IF DESIGN GOLD
2012-Present
25+ PATENTS FILED