Sam Broadbent

Sam Broadbent

Design @ Tom Tom @ TomTom

About Sam Broadbent

Sam Broadbent is a design professional currently working at TomTom in Amsterdam, with over fifteen years of experience in both consultancy and in-house roles, specializing in product development from concept to production.

Current Role at TomTom

Sam Broadbent is currently working at TomTom as a designer. He began this role in 2020 and continues to contribute to the company's design initiatives in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. At TomTom, Sam is part of a multidisciplinary team, driving new product developments from concept to production.

Previous Experience at QWIC

Before his current role at TomTom, Sam Broadbent worked at QWIC as a designer from 2019 to 2020. During his 9-month tenure, he contributed to the company's design projects, refining his expertise in product design and development.

Freelance Work as Product Design Director

In 2018, Sam Broadbent worked as a freelance Product Design Director ID & UX at sbd for a year. In this role, he led various product design projects, focusing on both industrial design and user experience.

Career Development at TomTom

Sam Broadbent has had an extensive career at TomTom, spanning multiple roles. From 2017 to 2018, he served as the Industrial Design Manager, and from 2014 to 2017, he was the Principle Designer. Earlier, from 2010 to 2014, he was a Senior Industrial Designer at the company. These roles have been instrumental in shaping his expertise in product development and industrial design.

Early Career and Internships

Sam Broadbent's early career included roles and internships at several design firms. He held positions at Therefore, Tangerine Product Design, Wood&Wood Design, and Fitch, among others. These roles helped Sam build a strong foundation in design, leading to his extensive experience in both consultancy and in-house roles.

Educational Background

Sam Broadbent studied Industrial Design & Technology at Loughborough University from 2000 to 2004. He achieved a 1st Class BA, equipping him with the critical skills necessary for his extensive career in design.

Expertise and Specializations

With over fifteen years of experience, Sam Broadbent specializes in driving the development of new products from early concept to production. His expertise includes working with multidisciplinary teams to create interactive experiences as part of product development, focusing on a wide range of products from consumer electronics to external environmental structures.

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