Phil Frank
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About
I have years of diverse design and innovation experience in the automotive and product domains focused on innovation and high-performance aesthetics.
My focus is on helping people and companies succeed through collaboration and strategic design innovation while continually improving a diverse set of capabilities of; Design, Conceptualization, Problem Solving, 3D CAD Development, Visualization, Mentoring, User Interface, Mechanical Engineering, Tooling, Manufacturing, Finance, Team Management, Strategic Positioning, Story Telling, Marketing and Brand Development. -
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BS Industrial DesignSan Jose State University1987 - 1991
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Design Director / PartnerPalo Alto, CAFeb 2024 - Present (2 years 4 months)Leading the Industrial Design team responsible for delivering a full range of XR devices and accessories.
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Principal Industrial Design DirectorMicrosoftSeattle, WAJun 2012 - Feb 2024 (11 years 8 months)In 2012 I was recruited by Microsoft's Design Group to lead the design and development of the HoloLens.
In 2014 I migrated to the Surface Hub team to lead design and development of the next generation product line.
The last five years I was responsible for the design and development of two generations of the IVAS program.
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Awards
Notable programs include Nike Timing/Eyewear, Nike ONE Concept Car, Saleen S7 and Saleen Store, SMS Supercars Brand Design and Development, SMS 570 Challenger, SMS 460 Mustang, SMS 620 Camaro and SMS 296 Supercharger Design & Engineering.
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On Coroflot@philfrank, member since 2010
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