Scott Tsukamaki
About Scott Tsukamaki
Scott Tsukamaki is a Senior Industrial and User Experience Designer currently serving as the SEA Chair at the Industrial Designers Society of America. He has extensive experience in design education and product development, having worked at various organizations including Fluke Corporation and the University of Washington.
Work at Fluke Corporation
Scott Tsukamaki currently serves as a Senior Industrial and User Experience Designer at Fluke Corporation, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves designing and enhancing user experiences for various products within the company. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Industrial Designer in the Industrial Group at Fluke from 2018 to 2019. His extensive experience at Fluke spans several years, contributing to various projects and product lines.
Education and Expertise
Scott Tsukamaki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Design from the University of Washington, which he completed from 2003 to 2008. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Design from the same institution between 2015 and 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in industrial and user experience design.
Background in Teaching
Scott Tsukamaki has a background in academia, having served as a Lecturer at the University of Washington from 2018 to 2021. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and as a Research Associate for a brief period in 2016. In his teaching roles, he focuses on design thinking methods, utilizing drawing and studio classes to engage students in the design process.
Professional Experience
Scott Tsukamaki has accumulated extensive professional experience in industrial design. He has held various positions, including Lead Industrial Designer at Mason from 2019 to 2021 and Industrial Designer II at BDA / PowerA from 2012 to 2013. He also worked as an Industrial Designer at Aqua Lung from 2010 to 2012 and completed a Product Design Internship at Strategix Vision in 2006. His diverse roles have allowed him to launch a wide variety of products, showcasing his versatility in the field.
Leadership Roles
Scott Tsukamaki has held leadership positions within the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). He has served as the SEA Chair since 2022 and was previously the Vice-chair from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, he has contributed to the advancement of industrial design practices and community engagement in the Seattle area.