Chris Pearce
About Chris Pearce
Chris Pearce is an industrial designer currently working at IDEO in Tokyo, Japan, where he has been since 2018. He specializes in various industries, including medical device design and automotive, and has received multiple design awards for his innovative products.
Work at IDEO
Chris Pearce has been working at IDEO as an Industrial Designer since 2018. His role involves applying design thinking principles to create innovative solutions across various industries. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Pearce contributes to projects that require a blend of creativity and technical expertise, focusing on user-centered design methodologies.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position at IDEO, Chris Pearce held several roles in the design field. He worked at Herman Miller in 2014 for six months in Hong Kong, focusing on design and exploration. He also served as a Product Design Intern at Colebrook Bosson Saunders for two months in 2013 in London and worked as an Industrial Designer at Pavegen System Ltd. for three months in the same year. Additionally, he spent two years as a Designer at Crux Product Design Ltd. from 2015 to 2017 in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Chris Pearce studied Industrial and Product Design at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2011 to 2015. He also attended Ralph Allen School from 2004 to 2010. Pearce specializes in a diverse range of industries, including medical device design, automotive, and music hardware, and possesses advanced skills in CAD software such as Creo and Solidworks.
Design Awards and Recognition
Chris Pearce has received multiple prestigious design awards throughout his career. He was awarded the Red Dot Design Award for the Inspire Task Chair in 2021 and has also received the Red Dot Design Award and iF Design Award for innovative products like the Urban Safety Device and Vial Based Pen Injector. In 2020, he was recognized as an IDSA Finalist for the Vial Based Pen Injector.
Technical Skills and Prototyping
Chris Pearce has a strong background in physical prototyping, utilizing machine skills, hand modeling, and 3D printing. His expertise includes complex surface and master modeling, which enhances his ability to develop functional and aesthetically pleasing products. Pearce's technical skills support his design work across various projects and industries.