Anton Ruckman
Head of Product Development
Brisbane, AustraliaDesign Manager/Product Designer with over 17 years experience in different fields of product design and creative industry, currently based in Hong Kong. Extensive experience in both creative and managerial sides of the business along with a strong knowledge of production and established manufacturing contacts in China. Wide knowledge’s of mass production techniques and innovative approach to design.
Solid understanding of engineering technical issues / needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development.Experienced in HK and PRC corporate environment.
Specialties: Design Management / R&D / Design Thinking / Development /
Product & Industrial Design / Engineering / Consumer Electronics / Consumer products / UX /
Styling / Branding / Packaging /
Solid understanding of engineering technical issues / needs, financial, sales, and marketing as related to product design and development.Experienced in HK and PRC corporate environment.
Specialties: Design Management / R&D / Design Thinking / Development /
Product & Industrial Design / Engineering / Consumer Electronics / Consumer products / UX /
Styling / Branding / Packaging /
Work Experience
WOWME Design Solutions
Founder, Design Director
August 2014
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Brisbane, Australia
Cosmosupplylab
Sr.Manager Product Design
R&D,Product / Industrial Design
Supplier of accessories for top mobile technology companies.
Leading design and development from concept to production.
Responsibilities Include:
R&D/ID Team Management, Design Thinking, Innovation, Project Management, R&D, Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Material Selection, Branding.
• Managing front-end development of solutions, design languages, advanced concepts, new form factors & product. Leading design and development from concept to production.
• Acting as the primary design creator and lead: responsible and accountable for setting design patterns, concepts, approach and actual deliverables, planning project and presenting the ideas to clients
• Delivering quality designs at high volume in tight timeframes - both individually and as team leader
• Working with a cross-disciplinary team to help define and execute concept direction and end user experience strategy to meet the clients’ business needs
• Driving creative brainstorm sessions and created supporting presentation materials for new business pitches
• Responsible for Brand building and marketing of Cosmosupplylab
• Mentoring, hiring, and building team of Product Designers to help the team stay at the forefront of design industry.
Supplier of accessories for top mobile technology companies.
Leading design and development from concept to production.
Responsibilities Include:
R&D/ID Team Management, Design Thinking, Innovation, Project Management, R&D, Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Material Selection, Branding.
• Managing front-end development of solutions, design languages, advanced concepts, new form factors & product. Leading design and development from concept to production.
• Acting as the primary design creator and lead: responsible and accountable for setting design patterns, concepts, approach and actual deliverables, planning project and presenting the ideas to clients
• Delivering quality designs at high volume in tight timeframes - both individually and as team leader
• Working with a cross-disciplinary team to help define and execute concept direction and end user experience strategy to meet the clients’ business needs
• Driving creative brainstorm sessions and created supporting presentation materials for new business pitches
• Responsible for Brand building and marketing of Cosmosupplylab
• Mentoring, hiring, and building team of Product Designers to help the team stay at the forefront of design industry.
Present
Hong Kong (historical), Hong Kong
Swissvoice
Design Director Swissvoice HK
Leading design and development from product concept to launch Asia Pacific orientation. Design development of consumer electronic products, electro-acoustics products(cord and mobile phones,headphones,bluetooth accessories,speakers, ect...)
Responsibilities Include:
Design management,Innovation and R&D,Vendor Management,Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups, Material Selection, Project Management.
Responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for the look and feel of products and maintaining design and brand direction.
• Coordinated and managed engineers, suppliers, OEMs, and prototyping shops for delivery of final products
• Organized design calendar, streamline design deliverables, & implement technologies.
• Trade fairs design and trade marketing support management
• Developed supplier base in terms of capability and capacity in the region to company standards.
Responsibilities Include:
Design management,Innovation and R&D,Vendor Management,Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups, Material Selection, Project Management.
Responsibilities Include:
• Responsible for the look and feel of products and maintaining design and brand direction.
• Coordinated and managed engineers, suppliers, OEMs, and prototyping shops for delivery of final products
• Organized design calendar, streamline design deliverables, & implement technologies.
• Trade fairs design and trade marketing support management
• Developed supplier base in terms of capability and capacity in the region to company standards.
2010
- 2012
Hong Kong (historical), Hong Kong
STARRY.LTD
Design Manager
Development of Consumer products,Outdoor adult and children products.
Clients: Samsonite, Manfrotto, Chicco, Dorel, Maxi-Cosi, Beretta, HAMA,Orange,Toshiba,Fujitsu,Okiedog, Stanley, Combi, Kata.
Responsibilities Include: Design management, Innovation and R&D, Sample developers Management, Production follow up, Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups.
• Designed with wide range of construction techniques & materials: stitch down, welted, injected PU, premium leather, vulcanized rubber, neoprene, waterproof membranes, cast & stamped metal hardware, injected plastics
• Collaborated with Product Line Management & Development teams to evaluate & build contemporary product that builds on brand traditions & exceeds performance needs.
• Established aesthetic direction & lead new technology creation based on Market Research
• Designed product concepts to meet the market from planning, up until commencement of salesmen samples.
Clients: Samsonite, Manfrotto, Chicco, Dorel, Maxi-Cosi, Beretta, HAMA,Orange,Toshiba,Fujitsu,Okiedog, Stanley, Combi, Kata.
Responsibilities Include: Design management, Innovation and R&D, Sample developers Management, Production follow up, Conceptual Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups.
• Designed with wide range of construction techniques & materials: stitch down, welted, injected PU, premium leather, vulcanized rubber, neoprene, waterproof membranes, cast & stamped metal hardware, injected plastics
• Collaborated with Product Line Management & Development teams to evaluate & build contemporary product that builds on brand traditions & exceeds performance needs.
• Established aesthetic direction & lead new technology creation based on Market Research
• Designed product concepts to meet the market from planning, up until commencement of salesmen samples.
2008
- 2010
Hong Kong (historical), Hong Kong
STARRY.LTD
Senior Designer
Clients: : HAMA, Samsonite, Manfrotto, Chicco, Dorel, Maxi-Cosi, Beretta, Okiedog, Stanley, Combi, Kata,
Orange,Toshiba,Fujitsu
Orange,Toshiba,Fujitsu
2006
- 2007
Hong Kong
QUNTZ DESIGN
Senior Designer Quntz Design
Specialized in innovative design development of consumer products, electronic high tech products, and medical devices.
Clients: Keter Plastic, ZAG, Ioimage, Elbit Electronics, SUN disk, Vision Map, Magnetico.
Responsibilities Include: Project Management, R&D, UX,Concept Development, Quick Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups, Material Selection.
• Lead product development from ideation and conceptual development to project delivery with major focus on consumer electronics, medical devices and military
• Research, conceptualization and sketch drawings.
• Provided necessary technical advices during the stage of new product technical review process.
• Set development schedule and made sure critical path are achieved
• Contributed to client meetings with sales team
Clients: Keter Plastic, ZAG, Ioimage, Elbit Electronics, SUN disk, Vision Map, Magnetico.
Responsibilities Include: Project Management, R&D, UX,Concept Development, Quick Sketching, CAD Development 2D and 3D, Prototyping and Fast mock ups, Material Selection.
• Lead product development from ideation and conceptual development to project delivery with major focus on consumer electronics, medical devices and military
• Research, conceptualization and sketch drawings.
• Provided necessary technical advices during the stage of new product technical review process.
• Set development schedule and made sure critical path are achieved
• Contributed to client meetings with sales team
2000
- 2007
Tel Aviv, Israel
Bezalel Academy Of Design And Art.
Lecturer Faculty of Industrial Design.
2005
- 2006
Jerusalem, Israel
Idea Design
Product Designer
Clients: Coca-Cola, Motorola, Nokia, Bezeq, Bank Hapoalim
1998
- 2000
Israel
FAZA Design Atelier.
Founder and partner FAZA Design Atelier.
Design development of Consumer products,Furniture and Light systems.Design concept,style,engineering & materials consulting.
Managed product design projects from client interaction to conceptual design, from development to production.
Managed product design projects from client interaction to conceptual design, from development to production.
1997
- 2006
Tel Aviv, Israel
Premium Marketing
Art Director.
Clients: Proctr & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Orange,Cellcome, Tnuva.
1997
- 1999
Tel Aviv, Israel
Education
The Bezalel Academy Of Arts And Design
BDesign
1994
- 1997
Jerusalem, Israel
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology - Sloan School Of Management
Innovation of Products and Services Certificate
2017
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Languages
English (Fluent),
Russian (Native),
Hebrew (Fluent),
Awards
The Ministry Of Industry
Best Innovation product, Israel
2005
The Ministry Of Culture And Education Of Israel,
Award for Industrial Design.
2004
Skills
-Excellent 2D Sketching Ability And Presentation Skills. Rendering,
And Fabrics-textiles,
Composites,
Corel Draw ] -Knowledge Of Applied Materials,
Ergonomics And Human Factors Development. Experience,
Freehand,
Illustrator,
Injection Molded Plastics,
Metals,
Modeling,
Painter,
Sketching,
Strong 3D Skills (Solid Works).Proficiency In Design Software And Presentation Techniques [Photoshop,
Personal & Group Exhibitions ,Awards
Italy, Germany, USA, UK, Israel, Chech Republic, France.
2006 Saint Etienne, France
2006 “Basic Contrast” Faza Design Exhibition. Periscope Contemporary Design
Gallery.Tel Aviv
2005 The Furniture in a Box, International furniture exhibition. Tel Aviv
2005 "FAZA+1” Design Week in Israel. Tel Aviv
2005 “Promisedesign” Berlin. Germany
2005 “Promisedesign” Trennale. Salone del Mobile. Milan
2004 ”Life Symphony: Whiteout” Fellisimo Design House. New-York.
2004 ”Design matters” Fellisimo Design House. New-York.
2004 “Industry, Factory, Culture” Shlush House, Tel Aviv.
2004 100% Design. London.
2003 “Furniture-future” International furniture exhibition. Tel Aviv
2003 “Head Guard” Bezalel Gallery. Tel Aviv
2003 “Designer Drawings” Bezalel Gallery, Tel Aviv.
2002 “Industrious Designers” Messe Frankfurt.Germany
2002 “Industrious Designers” Abitare IL Tempo. Verona. Italy
2002 “Industrious Designers” Umeleckopromyslove Museum, Prague, Chech.
2001 “Industrious Designers” Abitare IL Tempo.Verona.Italy
Prizes:
2005 Design Award of Best Innovation product, Israel.
2004 The Ministry of Culture and Education of Israel, Award for Industrial Design.
Press/Books:
"Improvization. New Israely Design" by Mel Byars.
"Coolhunting. A guide to high design and innovation" by Dave Evans
"Interni" magazine
"Design Digest" magazine
"Core77" web magazine
and others
2006 Saint Etienne, France
2006 “Basic Contrast” Faza Design Exhibition. Periscope Contemporary Design
Gallery.Tel Aviv
2005 The Furniture in a Box, International furniture exhibition. Tel Aviv
2005 "FAZA+1” Design Week in Israel. Tel Aviv
2005 “Promisedesign” Berlin. Germany
2005 “Promisedesign” Trennale. Salone del Mobile. Milan
2004 ”Life Symphony: Whiteout” Fellisimo Design House. New-York.
2004 ”Design matters” Fellisimo Design House. New-York.
2004 “Industry, Factory, Culture” Shlush House, Tel Aviv.
2004 100% Design. London.
2003 “Furniture-future” International furniture exhibition. Tel Aviv
2003 “Head Guard” Bezalel Gallery. Tel Aviv
2003 “Designer Drawings” Bezalel Gallery, Tel Aviv.
2002 “Industrious Designers” Messe Frankfurt.Germany
2002 “Industrious Designers” Abitare IL Tempo. Verona. Italy
2002 “Industrious Designers” Umeleckopromyslove Museum, Prague, Chech.
2001 “Industrious Designers” Abitare IL Tempo.Verona.Italy
Prizes:
2005 Design Award of Best Innovation product, Israel.
2004 The Ministry of Culture and Education of Israel, Award for Industrial Design.
Press/Books:
"Improvization. New Israely Design" by Mel Byars.
"Coolhunting. A guide to high design and innovation" by Dave Evans
"Interni" magazine
"Design Digest" magazine
"Core77" web magazine
and others