Lucas Van Dyke Email & Phone Number

United States

• Industrial Designer at Acuity Brands, I lead the design and development of high-performance products, projected to generate over $400M in revenue within three years. My expertise covers the full design process, from.
• Spearheaded the design and development of industry-leading products projected to… Show more Industrial Designer at Acuity Brands, I lead the design and development of high-performance products, projected to generate.
• Spearheaded the design and development of industry-leading products projected to generate over $400M in revenue within three years.
• Successfully led the redesign of the Holobay fixture, reducing its size by 70% while maintaining superior heat dissipation, strengthening Acuity’s market leadership.
• Implemented process optimizations that improved collaboration and reduced time-to-market, including new tools for project management and streamlined CAD workflows.
• Contribute to Acuity’s marketing strategy by generating $700K in annual content creation.

Acuity Brands is one of the world's leading providers of innovative lighting systems that include LED lighting, lighting controls and related products.Acuity Brands is a global technology manufacturer, driving the most innovative and comprehensive portfolio of lighting products, controls, software, and services. We are the North American market leader and.

• Led Industrial Design for photography accessory company. Developed and brought to market a line of ultra-portable travel tripods and camera accessories for professional and amateur photographers, including flat-packing.
• Product Designer for Platypod Max and Platypod Ultra flat travel tripod models which grossed $800K+ in pre-sales alone on Kickstarter. Continued… Show more Led Industrial Design for photography accessory company..
• Product Designer for Platypod Max and Platypod Ultra flat travel tripod models which grossed $800K+ in pre-sales alone on Kickstarter. Continued sales of 400+ units per month.
• Designed and developed revolutionary Ball-Head with electronic leveling and ergonomic stabilization. Show less

Floyds Knobs Indiana

• Over 3 years I increased Tetrafab Annual Revenue by 35% using good design and improved relationships with clients.
• Lead industrial designs through all phases of the design and development process
• Analyze and translate consumer insights into tangible design solutions
• Conceptualize compelling ways of providing new value and innovation to our clients and end users
• Develop competitive product evaluations and benchmarking
• Maintain and develop brand identity via the… Show more

Floyds Knobs Indiana

As a product designer with advanced technical expertise, I excelled in all aspects of the design process, from concept to production. I consistently pushed the boundaries of manufacturing capabilities to improve product margins while optimizing the user experience.At Tetrafab Custom Cases, where I held the position of Lead Industrial Designer, I led the.

Louisville, Kentucky Area

· Plan and facilitate creative, dynamic events growing the Industrial Design culture. Where new ideas can be formed and validated in the Design community of the greater Metro Louisville area.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

• Student run store averaging $12 million/year in sales of computers and accessories
• Managed the distribution of approximately 4,000 Lenovo and Mac laptops to incoming general college, law, and medical students faculty and staff through the Carolina Computing Initiative program
• Extensive daily customer service interactions involving premium computer products.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

As a Graduate Research Assistant in Industrial Design, I collaborated with the Ergonomics Lab and a professors at NCSU, focusing on projects contracted by the Department of Defense. My responsibilities included conducting ergonomics assessments, designing, prototyping, and testing protective vests for service personnel. I played a key role in site visits.

As a Resident Advisor in the Honors Village, I fostered a supportive and dynamic living environment for 42 residents, enhancing the university’s educational experience through community-building initiatives, resident engagement, and leadership. I developed strong personal connections with each resident, helping to create an inclusive and welcoming.

Raleigh, North Carolina

As a Design Camp Counselor and Team Leader at NCSU, I mentored high school students in Industrial Design, guiding them through immersive, hands-on experiences in the world of design. I supervised students throughout the one-week, intensive overnight camp, assisting in the preparation and administration of activities that introduced them to disciplines such.

The Weathervane Cafe

Student Stores

Master'S Degree, Industrial And Product Design, Gpa - 4.0

Activities and Societies: IDSA - Industrial Design Society of America Industrial design is concerned with all human aspects of.

Bachelor'S Degree, Industrial Design, Summa Cum Laude, Gpa - 3.9

Activities and Societies: Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) - Member Valedictorian -- Bachelors of Industrial Design : Awarded.