Tzuyi Shimizu is an accomplished designer who graduated from ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Transportation Design and a Master of Arts in Industrial Design from the Academy of Art University. With over 17 years of experience in diverse industries, including the fashion plumbing industry, power tools, houseware products, and the automotive sector, Tzuyi has become a recognized name in the field of industrial design. Her designs have been published in numerous international design magazines and publications, inspiring many aspiring designers around the world.
As a Senior Lead Industrial Designer at Lota USA, Tzuyi continues to use her skills to design high-volume consumer products for large revenue categories. Working closely with Sales and Marketing, R&D, NPD, overseas suppliers, and factories, Tzuyi has successfully implemented strategic uses in the product development process across a wide range of consumer product lines.
Tzuyi holds a U.S. utility patent in her name. This patent is not just a testament to her exceptional dedication and innovative mindset but also a practical application of her work. It showcases her unwavering commitment to her craft and its value in the industry.
Email
tzuyishimizu@gmail.com
Phone
(310) 439-0422
Areas of Expertise
Industrial Design
Transportation Design
Product Design
Manufacturing Process
Rapid Prototyping
3D Printing
3D Rendering
Experience
Senior Lead Industrial Designer 2013 - 2018; 2019 - Present
Lota USA
Los Angeles, CA
Lead Industrial Designer 2018-2019
Seville Classics
Torrance, CA
Design Manager 2009 - 2012
Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
South El Monte, CA
Automotive Designer 2007 - 2009
Transonic Combustion Inc.
Camarillo, CA
Automotive Design Internship 2007
Nissan Motor Corporation
Taiwan, ROC
Automotive Design Internship 2005
Volvo Group
Camarillo, CA
Skills
Adobe Photoshop CC 2024
Adobe Illustrator CC 2024
Adobe InDesign CC 2024
Autodesk SketchBook Pro
Autodesk AliasStudio
Rhinoceros 3D
T-Splines
Pro/Engineer
V-Ray for Rhino
V-Ray Express
KeyShot 11
Bunkspeed
PowerPoint
Analog sketching
Digital rendering
Wacom Tablet Intuos Pro
SolidWorks
Conceptboard
Adobe XD
Figma
Education
Master of Arts Degree (M.A.) in Industrial Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA 2018-2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Transportation Design
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA 2003-2007
Pasadena City College in Product Design
Pasadena, CA
2001-2003
Awards
2020
Patent Number 10,822,009
United States Patent and Trademark Office
2018
Utility Patent pending
Seville Classics
2016
Meet West Los Angeles Industrial Design: Tzuyi Shimizu
Voyaga LA Magazine
2009
Rally Fighter Side-Vent Competition Second Place
Local Motors
2009
Featured Designer
Mass High Tech Weekly
2009
Featured Designer; “Future Face of the 500?”
Machine Design Magazine
2008
Featured Designer; “A Glimpse into the Future?”
Racecar Engineering Magazine
2007
Featured Designer; “Future Fast?”
AutoWeek Magazine
2007
Featured Designer
Indycar.com