Markus Wierzoch, Postindustrialdesigner in Seattle, WA

About

I am a Design Leader. I guide teams in the creation of meaningful experiences that people will love.

I possess intercultural work experience on three continents, as well as a proven track record of award-winning mass-manufactured products and leading edge design studies. I pride myself on the ability to never lose track of the big picture, while being able to keep an eye on tiniest of details.

Education

Diploma Industrial Design

Fachhochschule Darmstadt

1995 - 2000

Experience

Design Director

Artefact

Jul 2010 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Piloting multidisciplinary design teams of various sizes through the development process of products, experiences and strategies in the fields of consumer electronics, medical devices and industrial products. Spearheading incubation design programs and leading collaborations with the University of Washington.
Design Director

Carbon Design Group

Jan 2008 - Jul 2010 (2 years 6 months)

Leading strategy, product and experience design program in the consumer and medical markets and working with clients such as Clearwire, GE Appliances, Intel, Microsoft, Panasonic, Sonosite and WL Gore.
Associate Design Director

Asus Computer

Aug 2007 - Oct 2007 (2 months)

Leading a team of 20 product designers through the design development process of computer hardware products for clients in China, Japan, USA and Europe.
Product Design Manager

Asus Computer

Nov 2002 - Jul 2007 (4 years 8 months)

Guided the creation of the Asus corporate design language, initiated and led the “Asus Design Lab”, an international internship program. Responsible for international PR, product presentations and business development efforts.
Guest Lecturer

Chang Gung University

Sep 2002 - Oct 2006 (4 years 1 month)

Guest lecturer at the Industrial Design Department, holding design workshops for groups of about 30 undergraduate students. Organized project exhibitions in Taipei City.
Product Designer

GE/Fitch, Taipei

Mar 2001 - Nov 2002 (1 year 8 months)

One of four industrial designers, designed mostly IT-related products, as well as consumer products and hand-tools. Worked on a multinational product development program with partner offices in London, Boston and Singapore.
Product Designer

Barski Design

Oct 1999 - Jan 2001 (1 year 3 months)

One of three industrial designers. Designed a medical device, several consumer and industrial goods and worked on interior and graphic designs for Mercedes-Benz’s customer center. Created, programmed and maintained the studio’s website.
Industrial Designer & Model Maker

G. Schroer Ltd.

Sep 1997 - May 1999 (1 year 8 months)

Designed aspects of the Audi A8 dashboard, built appearance models of Volkswagen wheels.

Awards

2012

Braun Prize Special Mention, Germany – Artefact Meme

German Design Award – Panasonic Avionics FlightPath

I.D. Annual Design Review, USA, Best of Show – Camera Futura

2011

Spark! Concept Design Award, USA – Camera Futura

2010

IDEA Bronze Award, USA – Panasonic Avionics FlightPath

2007

iF Product Design Award, China – Asus V1

2006

iF Product Design Award, China – Asus WL 700

Taiwan Excellence Award – Asus WL 700

Taiwan Excellence Award – Asus Rack Server

2005

Red Dot Award, Germany – Asus S-presso

Good Design Award, Taiwan – Asus S-presso

Taiwan Excellence Award – Asus S-presso

Good Design Award, Taiwan – Asus AS 25 Server

Taiwan Excellence Award – Asus AS 25 Server

2003

G-Mark, Japan – Asus T2

Good Design Award, Taiwan – Asus T2

Taiwan Excellence Award – Asus T2

2001

Braun Design Prize, Germany – Sports Plane

1998

Design Prize Neunkirchen, Germany – Wide-Track Tractor

Affiliations

IDSA

Skills

Elsewhere on the Web

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