Bike

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Snow

Chair Kentucky Chapter

Other

My name is Lucas Van Dyke, and I am a passionate, outgoing, and optimistic Industrial Designer with a high level of energy and proficiency in all facets of the design process. 
  
During my time as an Industrial Designer after obtaining my Bachelor of and Master of Industrial Design degrees at North Carolina State University’s College of Design, I have gained an extensive understanding of problem identification, consumer research, solution development, and working as a part of multidisciplinary teams.   These tools allow me to contribute to companies as an intentional, human centered Product Designer. 

In addition to my continually growing proficiency in the technical aspects of Product Design, I have a strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills, which allow me to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  I have ample experience producing graphic presentations and communicating my design concepts and direction to any size audience.  I hold a deep respect and alertness of all well-designed products, packaging, and branding, which gives me the awareness and responsiveness to capitalize through the growth and development of future products, services, and businesses.  I also enjoy working as part of interdisciplinary teams, in which I am able to effectively navigate and work with a variety of personalities and disciplines.  

Throughout my collaborative experiences, I have developed into a strong team player, being always open to the inputs of others, and can implement feedback and critique readily.  Working for an in-house design department would be an ideal experience, where my background in Industrial Design would unite with my cross-disciplinary team work-style.



In my role as the Chapter Chair, I design and organize leadership events focused on fostering design community in metro Louisville.

Straddling the role of both Designer and Engineer. As the Chief Industrial Designer I serve as facilitator and liaison between concept creations, product management, material selection, sourcing, and our vendor base with the mission to ensure that all our products go from concept to reality on time while maintaining design intent without compromising on manufacturing, quality control, or cost. 

Responsible for developing numerous case solutions and unique finishes, styles, and design requirements, simultaneously for a multitude of different Clients, Products, Brands, and each with their own challenges. 

Developed and launched a vast breadth of unique case solutions for high end optical, medical, and electrical equipment while also designing and launching many distinct styles of cut and sewn soft cases and Thermal formed EVA portable carrying cases. 

Maintain and improved critical relationships with our Asia Based Suppliers, through daily phone calls and video conferences. 

Utilize the close contact with Asia based factories to understand and help develop our manufacturing processes and spend time with our Asian personnel to ensure out products are delivered on time and to spec. 

Manage multiple project timelines across product and packaging in the face of extremely short market opportunity windows. 

Driving innovation and exploration into new manufacturing techniques, new materials, and new finishes to enhance our design intent, improve user experience, and reduce waste whenever possible.

Responsible for creating tool-ready 3D models (SolidWorks) and technical spec drawings for final designs. 

Specialties: Product Design, Product Development, Concept Development, Creative Direction, SolidWorks, Manufacturing, Thermoforming, Problem Solving, Sourcing, Process, Quality Control Procedures and Testing, Project Management, Brand Development, Model Making and Custom Fabrication, Photography, Acute Organizational Skills, Client / Manufacturing Communication.

Industrial Designer

Find out detailed information about Lucas Van Dyke, Chair Kentucky Chapter in New Albany, IN

Lucas Van Dyke: Chair Kentucky Chapter in New Albany, IN

Lucas Van Dyke

North Carolina State University - College of Design