George Thompson

Industrial Designer | Product Developer | Concept to Manufacture

Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

With a background in Industrial Design and over seven years of product development experience, I combine strong design fundamentals with advanced technical expertise in CAD, manufacturing, and prototyping. I take ownership of complex projects, translating ideas and sketches into well resolved products and functional prototypes. I bridge creative ideation and technical realisation, developing solutions that balance innovation, usability, and feasibility. A structured design process allows me to move efficiently from concept evaluation to prototyping and refinement. Driven by curiosity and empathy for the user, I focus on creating products that deliver real value and are truly fit for purpose. Design portfolio available on request. ———————————— Mit einem Hintergrund im Industriedesign und über sieben Jahren Erfahrung in der Produktentwicklung verbinde ich fundierte Designgrundlagen mit technischer Expertise in CAD, Fertigung und Prototyping. Ich übernehme Verantwortung für komplexe Projekte und überführe Ideen und Skizzen in durchdachte Produkte und funktionale Prototypen. Ich schlage die Brücke zwischen kreativer Ideenfindung und technischer Umsetzung und entwickle Lösungen, die Innovation, Benutzerfreundlichkeit und Machbarkeit in Einklang bringen. Ein strukturierter Designprozess ermöglicht es mir, Konzepte effizient zu bewerten und Ideen vom Entwurf bis zum Prototyp gezielt weiterzuentwickeln. Getrieben von Neugier und Empathie für den Nutzer liegt mein Fokus darauf, Produkte zu gestalten, die echten Mehrwert schaffen und wirklich zweckgerecht sind. Design Portfolio auf Anfrage erhältlich.

Experience

  • Product Designer at Zasso - Digital Herbicide
    Jan 2018 - Mar 2024 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    Led the design and development of a new consumer device for electric weeding, while contributing to the design and refinement of other products. Responsible for concept creation, visualisation, CAD modelling, prototyping, and design for manufacture. Developed functional prototypes and ergonomic assemblies for battery-powered and hand-held systems, integrating mechanical, electrical, and usability considerations. Prepared design and concept presentations and provided industrial design support for additional projects. Collaborated closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to translate technical requirements into user-focused, manufacturable solutions. Contributed to the evolution of Zasso’s product portfolio and electric weeding technology.

  • Industrial Designer at IRIS Technology Solutions
    Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Designed the second-generation Visum Palm handheld spectrometer, developing aesthetic and functional prototypes for testing and feasibility. Contributed to design proposals for additional in-line monitoring systems used in quality control for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Gained hands-on experience with international collaboration, rapid prototyping, and design for manufacture. Completed the Diploma in Professional Studies as part of this placement year.