Allen Liu

Product Designer

City, California, United States
Design professional with a wide range of skill sets and experience, footwear, consumer electronics, toys, graphics, packaging, 3-D CAD modeling and hand modeling skills. I am passionate about learning new skills and always interested in finding innovative solutions to design challenges.
Experience
Brea, Canada
Jul 2011Present
J. Roberts Design, International Inc.
Industrial Designer
Responsible with designs for temporary/ permanent POP displays. Created concepts in the consumer electronics, toys, golf, food, action sports, footwear, and cosmetics industry. Designed graphics for retail packaging and signage. Translated concept sketches into 3D models for prototyping and production. Worked extensively with managers and engineers to ensure accuracy and timely development of each project. Prepared photoshop and 3D renderings to present to clients.
Glendale, Canada
Sep 2010Mar 2011
Think Tank Intern
Collaborated with the design team to conceptualize unique ideas for various Disney intellectual properties. Visualized design ideas through ideation sketches and photoshop renderings. Create presentations to pitch to various lines of business. Developed product concepts for Toy Story 3, Cars 2, and Disney fairies.
Hermosa Beach, Canada
Nov 2009Apr 2010
Doel-Reed Footwear, LLC
Freelance Footwear Designer
Artful Dodger is an apparel brand that Doel-Reed licensed for their entry into the footwear market. My responsibility was to create concepts that represent the brand and meet its market needs through market research. Also consulted on possible colors and materials for the new product line.
Playa Vista, Canada
May 2008Aug 2008
Softgoods Intern
Created case designs for electronic MP3 player and smartphones. Collaborated with designers on various iPod case platforms, case concepts for a Dell MP3 player, color/material studies on future iPod cases, offered support to designers on tech packs, and make revisions with manufacturing in Asia.
Westlake Village, Canada
Aug 2007Dec 2007
Footwear Intern
Responsible for concept development on a Limited Edition footwear, Slipstream. Collaborated with developers and designers on several lifestyle footwear. Provided support on tech packs, color cads, and photoshop renderings for presentation to clients.
Education
Pasadena, Canada
Jun 2005Dec 2008
B.S. in Product Design
Publication
Nov 2011
Featured Project - Samsung Home Theater System
Jun 2011
Featured Project - Samsung Home Theater System
Languages
 
English (Fluent), Cantonese (Fluent)
Skills
 
Mac OS, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Powerpoint, Adobe Indesign, Solidworks, Keyshot, graphic design