Luke is a recent Industrial Design graduate from Emily Carr University, passionate about sustainable design, material innovation, and functional product development. Known for being a fast, proficient worker in a wide variety of materials, with strong expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), material research, and technical prototyping. Skilled in the core Adobe Creative Cloud programs, CLO 3D, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Eagle EDA, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. Adept at managing design workflows, technical documentation, and cross-discipline collaboration. An outdoor enthusiast drawing creative inspiration from cycling and mountain adventures.
Luke is also an experienced Ceramicist with his work being sold around Vancouver, and having completed a 2 week residency at the Shadbolt centre of the arts in Burnaby, BC during the summer of 2024.
Work Experience
- Research Assistant, Charred Wood Project
- Conduct materials research focused on developing innovative products using forest fire char.
- Design and modify LDM 3D printers for advanced material applications.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to translate research into functional design outcomes.
Hillsound Equipment, Vancouver, BC Aug-Dec 2023
- Product Design Intern
- Led development of two projects slated for market release in 2025 and 2026, managing concept to prototype stages.
- Designed and extensively prototyped soft goods and hard goods, focusing on material selection and functionality.
- Participated in weekly design reviews, contributing to product strategy and technical development.
- Received a glowing end-of-year review.
Alpine Start Outfitters, Vancouver, BC 2018-2023
- E-Commerce Specialist (2020-2023)
- Assisting with product purchasing, logistics, and inventory management
- Store website development, including graphic design and writing product descriptions
- Liaising with warehouses and organizing Amazon FBA shipments
- Packing and shipping items, including creating shipping labels and arranging pickups
- Retail Associate (2018-2023)
- Store key holder
- Supervisory tasks incl., training staff, closing the till, store, and cash handling
- Experienced backpack and specialist boot-fitter
- Multiple Part-Time Employee Sales Awards
Grocercheck Foundation, Vancouver, BC Spring 2020
- Design Lead
- UX/UI design and asset creation
- Designed merchandise and physical marketing materials
- Managed social media communications and graphic content creation.
UBC SPIN Lab Research Group, University of British Columbia Summer 2017
- Volunteer researcher (designed and built components, including haptic devices, for human robot interaction research)
- Designed and built components for human-robot interaction research, including haptic devices.
- Prototyped physical devices to support research projects, utilizing 3D printing, laser cutting, and SMD soldering.
Education
- Bachelors of Industrial Design (2021-2025)
- Presented work at UBC Bio Products Institute Connect (Dec 2023).
- Shadbolt Center for the Arts soda firing Artist Residency(July 2024)
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