Terry Lin
About Terry Lin
Terry Lin is the Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at Outer, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in product design and development, having held various leadership roles at notable companies such as Pottery Barn, Walmart eCommerce, and Calvin Klein Furniture.
Work at Outer
Terry Lin serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer at Outer, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he combines his expertise in product design and analytics to enhance outdoor living experiences. He has played a significant role in developing the Neighborhood Showroom Platform, which enables visitors to book visits with Hosts to experience products in real life. Lin has been instrumental in establishing a community-focused approach to retail at Outer, fostering a connection between the brand and its customers.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Prior to his current role at Outer, Terry Lin held various positions in product design and development across several companies. He worked at Pottery Barn as a Senior Designer from 2002 to 2005 and later as the Head Furniture Designer from 2005 to 2010. He also served as VP of Product Development & Merchandising at Calvin Klein Furniture for one year in 2010. Lin's experience includes a role as VP of Product Management/Consultant at Casper in 2016 and as Senior Manager of Product Development and Merchandise Innovations at Walmart eCommerce from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Terry Lin studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in design and product development. Lin's expertise lies in combining product design with analytics, which he applies to enhance customer experiences in outdoor living.
Career Development and Strategy
Throughout his career, Terry Lin has held various strategic roles that emphasize customer experience and product development. He worked at Walmart eCommerce as Director of Customer Experience for Health, Fitness & Outdoors, as well as for Consumables & UGC from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Design Strategist at IDEO from 2001 to 2002 and as a Business Strategy Consultant at VARIDESK for three months in 2017. These positions reflect his focus on integrating design with business strategy.