William Van Beek Email and Phone Number
I am a product designer with over 10 years of international experience, with an MFA in Advanced Product Design from Umeå Institute of Design in Sweden. As an Industrial Designer I have worked on award winning designs and design concepts for physical products targeting various markets such as consumer, business, professional, and agriculture. I have also had the opportunity to work as a UX Designer working for eduction, business, as well as HMI designs in the transportation sector. I work from research and sketching, through to mock-ups and prototypes to 3D, as well as planning and presentations. I have a passion for designing products that are not only aesthetic, innovative, and useful, but also ethical, sustainable, and human-centered.I am also a co-founder at Regenerators, where I am part of the core team developing a business focused on a systems-based approach to drive forward regenerative agriculture for developing regions. Our mission is to create solutions that enhance the resilience and productivity of natural ecosystems, while improving the livelihoods and well-being of local communities.
Knightec Group
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Design ConsultantKnightec GroupStockholm County, Sweden -
Design ConsultantKnightec Feb 2024 - PresentStockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden -
Interaction DesignerScania Group Feb 2024 - PresentSödertälje, Stockholm County, SwedenFocused on interior HMI and UX design for driver controls and interfaces. -
Co-FounderRegenerators Feb 2022 - PresentPart of the core team developing a business focused on a systems-based approach todrive forward regenerative agriculture for developing regions. -
Product DesignerWilliam Van Beek Design Consulting Jan 2020 - PresentOntario, CanadaCreating designs for concepts in mobility and agriculture, from sketch to 3D, as well aspresentations and planning with clients and partners in Senegal and the USA. -
Hmi And Ux DesignerScania Group Sep 2019 - Dec 2019Stockholm, SwedenMember of the Current Platform Team focused on interior HMI and UX design for driver controls and interfaces. Performed background research, product benchmarking, and concept development. -
Product Design ConsultantAlten Sweden Jun 2019 - Dec 2019Greater Stockholm Metropolitan AreaMember of the Alten DV Stockholm design team developing internal strategies, roadmap andpresentations for design services with the goal of business development and drivinginternal projects. Working on transportation-related projects as Product Designer. Performed background research, concept sketching, concept development, 3D CAD development, quick visualizations and renderings, and project planning. -
Industrial DesignerSkibsted Ideation Jul 2018 - May 2019København, Capital Region, DenmarkMember of the design team translating concepts and ideas from the Creative Directorand developing them to realized designs for transportation projects for the Biomegabrand. Mentored interns working on the design team. Performed background research,concept sketching, concept development, 1:1 mockups in 2D and basic functionalphysical prototyping, 3D CAD development, and surfacing, project planning. -
Product DesignerNureva Inc. Jan 2015 - Jul 2018Ottawa, Canada AreaMember of the UX team, involved in both physical and digital projects, taking theopportunity to learn UX methods and applications. Designed and together with the teammechanical engineer co-developed the HDL300 audio conferencing system hardware,as well as working with developers to create the system firmware. Performed userresearch and testing, brainstorming, concept development, sketching, presentations,CAD, renderings, physical prototyping, wireframing & GUI prototyping, UX design,packaging, graphic manuals & installation guides, CMF specification, product graphics,exhibition stand design and evaluation. -
Product DesignerDesignit Aug 2013 - Dec 2013Oslo, NorwayMember of the Industrial Design team working on projects for Cisco as well as internalprojects aimed at business development. Project involvement ranged from conceptsketching, concept generation and brainstorming, background research and analysis,and working on style guides, 3D CAD, and renderings. -
Industrial DesignerAtlas Copco Jan 2013 - Jun 2013Orebro, SwedenMember of the Design Competence Center working on projects for sub-surface miningand construction equipment. Project involvement ranged from ideation and digitalsketching, concept generation and brainstorming, workshop preparation, backgroundresearch and analysis, product brand strategy, construction of scale and 1:1 physicalprototypes for, movement, function, ergonomic analysis, and concept evaluation. -
Industrial DesignerVan Der Veer Designers Nov 2007 - Jun 2011Geldermalsen, The NetherlandsMember of the industrial design team who helped create award winning products for VDL bus & coach,Gazelle bicycles, GMG [Thule] child bicycle seats, Quinny and Dorel Juvenile, ATAGBenelux kitchen products, among others. Project involvement ranged from backgroundresearch and analysis, trend watching, concept generation and brainstorming,sketching, concept development, mock-up construction and physical prototyping, 3DCAD, renderings, presentations, brand development and logo design. -
Mechanical DesignerMda Space Missions Jul 2004 - Jan 2005Ottawa Area, CanadaMember of the RADARSAT-2 Integration and Test Team working as Assistant Mechanical Designer. Worked with Engineers designing spacecraft test equipment with involvement ranging from the creation of models, complex assemblies, & technical drawings in Solidworks; writing of technical procedures; procuring materials and hardware; assisting with the production of custom test sensors; construction of a test replica for satellite unit testing; assisting with spacecraft test equipment assembly and setup.
William Van Beek Education Details
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Advanced Product Design -
Industrial Design
Frequently Asked Questions about William Van Beek
What company does William Van Beek work for?
William Van Beek works for Knightec Group
What is William Van Beek's role at the current company?
William Van Beek's current role is Design Consultant.
What schools did William Van Beek attend?
William Van Beek attended Umeå Universitet, Carleton University.
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