NICK SU

Industrial Designer experienced in R&D Product Development and PLC from consumer electronics, printers, rugged IP rated mobile and medical devices, hygiene dispensing products and leather furniture for MNCs, Consulting and Start-ups. Lead and support Design Research, Design Thinking Process, VoCs, Product Marketing, and support compliance in DFM, DFA, IP Ratings, IEC 60601 and etc.

2021.02 – 2022.12
Industrial Designer
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC Life Tech Ptd Ltd, Singapore

Creative and defining role at R&D org that constantly seek innovative user centric solutions in laboratory equipment for life science industry.

Job Scope & Responsibilities (Pre-Concept to SVT Prototype)
• Participates review in concept, user research, usability and labs trial.
• Collaborates with UX team to develop compelling user experiences
• Contribute new ideas with user in mind in early concept stage.
• Solidworks CAD modification support to enable ME detailing work.
• DFM discussion with ME and vendors to pre-empt manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate and cosmetic check on master samples and assembled units.
• Manage alignment and expectation between ID, mechanical and vendors

2016.03 – 2019.11
Design Strategist (ID/ UI/ UX)
FUJI XEROX Innovation Office, Singapore
In-house design service that provides design solutions via design thinking process to discover business opportunities and elevate company growth.

Job Scope & Responsibilities (Concept to POC Prototype)
• Conducted UX research and translate into Journey Map and Workflow.
• Developed Design Guidelines based on Data Viz and UX design principles.
• Developed Intelligent Applications System with Data Visualisation and IoT to increase Productivity and Efficiency for various industries.


Apr 2011 – Jun 2015
Industrial Design Lead
HP Inc,  Singapore
Leader in imaging and printing solutions for business and home worldwide.

Job Scope & Responsibilities (Concept to Launched)
• Avoid HP from unexpected losses due to product packaging error.
• Create new design, rendering, mock-ups prototypes and solutions
• Evaluate concept based on value propositions and DFM requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders to provide design leadership and solutions
• Developed and initiated internal Cosmetic Quality Approval Process.
• Lead Design Patent and Awards filing process and with 20 Design
Patents granted.

2004.07 – 2009.04
Senior Industrial Designer
OLYMPUS,  Singapore
As an extension of Olympus Japan Optical R&D operation with primary focus on developing information equipment.

Job Scope & Responsibilities
• Ideate new design concept, translate and developed into prototypes.
• Developed and expand product portfolio to over 6 models.
• Support business development team’s RFQ (Request For Quotation) with new design concepts as part of Turnkey Package Proposals.
• Lead Filling Process in both Design Patent and Design Awards

1997.07 – 1999.12
RMIT University   Vic, Australia
Bachelor of Industrial Design