Derek Silverio
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About
I am a multifaceted designer and creative manager backed by multiple patents and successful client-facing engagements that spark innovation and sales.
As an independent designer, I also led the establishment and expansion of three direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands from the initial concept sketches, iterative prototyping, brand development, and electromechanical integration through mass production.
My work includes consumer goods and consumer electronics products, from beauty and personal care devices to video game controllers, mobile and computing devices, soft goods, and digital testing equipment. -
Education
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BFA Industrial DesignUniversity of Washington
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BA ArtUniversity of Washington
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Experience
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Industrial Designer & Product DeveloperSan Diego, CAMar 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)• Collaborating with Leardon Solutions, an engineering and development firm, and other startups to expand comprehensive end-to-end hardware design services with creative problem solving, industrial design, and visual brand storytelling capabilities for complex consumer electronics and consumer goods to market introduction.
Client and Work Examples:
• Graze Robotics - AI Robot Mower Concepts
• Shark Trap - Automatic Card Shufflers
• Quanta-Ed - IoT Smart Rx Pill Case
• Video Protects - Cloud Dash Camera -
Chief Designer ID/UX & CofounderSan Diego, CANov 2019 - Jan 2024 (4 years 2 months)• Managed all physical hardware development activities, gathering customer needs, incorporating insights into the product planning, and defining requirements and specifications with multiple global vendors.
• Oversaw the deployment of vendors and contract manufacturers for precision injection molding of plastic case parts, CFM development, and testing.
• Designed the iPhone and Android apps by creating visual style guidelines, UI / UX layouts and conducting end-user tests. -
Soft Goods Designer & Developer, OwnerSan Diego, CAJan 2016 - Jan 2023 (7 years)• Created and launched a direct-to-consumer (D2C) bag brand (KINBUILT) and conducted market research and consumer insights leading to a 5-star rating on Amazon and sold-out inventory.
• Successfully managed product design, sampling, tech pack production drawings, logistics, and overseas sourcing for factory production of modern and rugged bag lines. -
Product & Industrial Design ManagerWoodinville, WAJul 2011 - Mar 2014 (2 years 8 months)• Managed a 7+ team of graphic, product, packaging, and industrial designers supporting fast-paced agency needs across four business units including the Advanced Concept Team (ACT) focused on complex, innovative gaming hardware and consumer electronics.
• As the first industrial design manager at BDA, recruited junior-year ID students from UW and WWU mentoring and coaching future professionals. -
Senior Industrial DesignerWoodinville, WAJul 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year)• Contributed to the early success of BDA in-house video gaming accessory brands PowerA and MOGA. Company “ACCO Brands” acquired both for $340M.
• Advocated and implemented company’s first physical product standards, NPI processes, user-centered design principles, and visual branding guides.
• Delivered client-facing pitches for seasonal, licensed product concept lines for gaming accessories to Nintendo, Starbucks, Apple, Lucasfilm, etc. strengthening revenue and licensing partnerships.
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Awards
GOLD - 2024 London Design Awards -Personal Care Products, CUTCAM DIY Hair Clipper
GOLD - 2024 London Design Awards - Educational/Teaching Aids, CUTCAM DIY Hair Clipper
IRON - 2024 A' Design Awards - Industrial Design Products, CUTCAM DIY Hair Clipper -
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