Matt Cho
MattCho@Outlook.com
Summary of Qualifications
Established design leader with proven track record in consumer electronics and outdoor equipment. Capable of delivering innovative design solutions and leading creative initiatives that drive business. Skilled in designing for corporate brand, or evolving an established VDL. First hand design experience as a consultant, as well as a design leader for Fortune 500 organizations.
Professional Experience
Garmin International, Portland, OR 2025- Present
Industrial Design Team Leader
Responsible for managing a team of industrial designers in the design studio.
Garmin International, Olathe, KS 2017- 2025
Industrial Design Creative Leader
Responsible for delivering industrial design solutions to the $1B Marine business unit.
Lexmark International Inc, Lexington, KY 2003 - 2017
Senior Industrial Designer
Lead industrial designer of Enterprise/SMB monochrome laser product lines
ID language development and documentation
Lead user interface designer of Lexmark mobile apps
Presentations to executives on design initiatives with future business potentials
Design development of Dell branded OEM machines
Mentoring and design direction of junior level staff
Repeat guest design critic for capstone projects at University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
Design Consultant, Seattle, WA 2001 - 2003
Industrial Designer
Clients and projects include: HP, Softride, and Concept Works
Fiori Product Development, Portland, OR 1999 - 2001
Industrial Designer
Clients and projects include:
HP: Multiple consumer desktop inkjet printers
Intel: Portable Web tablet, concept PCs, rack server systems, & home media servers
InFocus: Multiple portable image projectors, and ID language development
Anthro: Technology furniture concept development
Precor: Fitness equipment concept development
Skill Sets
Software: Solidworks, NX7.5, Team Center Data Management, Rhino 3D, V-ray, Keyshot 5, MODO, Adobe CC, and Rally/Agile Development
Language: Fluent in Japanese and English
Press/Awards
Chicago Athenaeum, Good Design Award for HP Deskjet 5550
International CES Innovation Award for HP Deskjet 5550
Chicago Athenaeum, Good Design Award for InFocus LP 130
Design Zentrum Red Dot Award, High Design, for InFocus LP 130
IDSA/Business Week Bronze for InFocus LP 130
International Design Magazine Design Distinction for InFocus 130
Japan ID Promotion Organization, Good Design Award for Infocus LP 130
Intel Developers Forum, Entrada Concept PC to run the keynote speech presentation
Patents
Portable Processor-based System- Patent number: 6823222
Internet Tablet- Patent number: D437593
Stylus- Patent number: D446213
Wireless Web Tablet- Patent number: D454563
Inkjet Printer- Patent number: D449334
Fishing Electronic Device- D961417
Education
University of Washington Seattle, WA BFA in Industrial Design