
COLIN Z's DESIGN STORY
I am a designer with more than fifteen years of experience creating, developing, and refining products across a wide range of categories. I am driven by growth, curiosity, and a constant desire to improve both creatively and personally. With strong organizational and communication skills, I am comfortable managing multiple projects at once, working under tight deadlines, and adapting quickly to new challenges without sacrificing quality.
Over the course of my career, I have built a strong foundation in the full product development process, from concept through production. This experience has allowed me to sharpen my creative thinking, expand my technical abilities, and develop efficient, thoughtful approaches to problem solving. I work well both independently and as part of a team, and I enjoy turning ideas into practical, well executed solutions.
My experience spans product development, innovation, engineering support, conceptual development, mechanism design, CAD, CAM, 3D printing, prototyping, design for manufacturing, market research, and digital asset creation. While my skill set is broad, my greatest value lies in translating ideas into compelling, well resolved products through strong 3D thinking, creative problem solving, and a clear understanding of the path from concept to production.

SOME OF THE
CLIENTS I'VE WORKED WITH
WORK HISTORY
SHOP•VAC
SK TOOLS
TESA
TECHNOLOGY
2025 - Present
LEAD INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNER
Lead the design and development of wet/dry vacuums, consumer electronics, accessories, and new product initiatives, combining industrial design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to create innovative, user-focused products from concept through production.

IDEAL LLC
2024 - 2025
SENIOR
INDUSTRIAL
DESIGNER
Lead a complete rebrand of ULI, developed an entire revolutionary line of outdoor lifestyle products.
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Design and develop 2026-27 watersports products for multiple brands. - Produce precise CAD drawings, comprehensive tech packs, + 3D manufacturing models.


























