Dominic Montante

Co-Founder

Colombia7 yrs 8 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 12 products launched in four years.
Expert in user-centered design and product viability.
Founder of a nomadic industrial design studio.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Designer with a focus on Industrial Design and user experience.

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Skills

Core Skills

Industrial DesignProduct DesignDesign EducationProduct DevelopmentBrand Identity

Other Skills

InDesignRhino 3DSolidWorksAdobe Creative SuitePhotoshopSketchingConcept DevelopmentGraphic DesignRenderingIllustratorDesign ThinkingDrawingDesign StrategyConcept DesignModel Making

About

I won’t bore you by saying “design is my passion” or “I love to make things”. Those things are true, I’ll admit, but I’m far more interested in the emotion of design: what compels a person to be drawn to an item and pick it up. My favorite moment as a designer is seeing someone smile when they use a product they enjoy and that makes their life just a little easier. Design for me is less about sexy renderings and eye candy, as it is more about shipping products and getting them into people’s hands. I ensure product ideas are economically feasible and manufacturable from the onset to ensure viability from sketch to production. A concept is a piece of art, a product is something you can make and use. That’s why in four years as a designer, I’ve put over 12 products in the market with more on the way. No matter your project, big or small, I’m here to help make something people will enjoy. See my work at www.montante.design

Experience

International association of hyperpolyglots

Member

May 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

The International Association of Hyperpolyglots (HYPIA) is an international body representing the unique and growing population of hyperpolyglots worldwide. We adhere to the definition of Hyperpolyglots as proferred by the general consensus to mean “a person who is fluent in six or more languages.” However, we expand our association to include persons who are conversant in eight or more languages. Although small, our association boasts some of the most talented emerging linguists around the world, and we look forward to welcoming new members all the time.

Amunì

Principal Industrial Designer

Aug 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos · United States · Remote

amunì is a nomadic industrial design studio that brings a global perspective to products.

Industrial DesignProduct Design

Advanced design

Board Member

Jan 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Cortex design inc

Industrial Designer

Jan 2021 – Aug 2021 · 7 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Took part in new product development in a fast-paced consulting environment producing sketches, CAD, and prototypes. Interfaced closely with engineering team to ensure concept feasibility and real-world execution. Managed client relationships and product development timelines.

Product DevelopmentIndustrial Design

Smart design

Industrial Designer

Aug 2020 – Oct 2020 · 2 mos · New York, New York, United States

Industrial Design

Offsite

Instructor & Strategy Advisor

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Teaching a Design for Manufacturing course covering materials, processes, logistics, economics of fabrication, and holistic product life cycle sustainability for industrial design.
Offsite is a 12-week online pilot program catered towards furthering design education outside of traditional academia space. This program was developed to translate the needs of the industry into course content taught by design industry leaders. Our goal is to help you develop the right skill set and mentorship to thrive on the job and support you along the way.

Design EducationIndustrial Design

Umbra

2 roles

Industrial Designer

Promoted

Jul 2019 – Jun 2020 · 11 mos · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Generated housewares products for both Umbra catalog and retail partners. Lead team brainstorm sessions and group ideation. Managed network of external designers and design briefs to
widen concept funnel.

Product DesignIndustrial Design

Jr. Industrial Designer

Aug 2017 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos · Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Industrial Design

Motorola

Industrial Design Intern

May 2016 – Aug 2016 · 3 mos · Chicago, Illinois

Product DesignBrand Identity

Montante.design

Freelance Industrial Designer

Mar 2016 – May 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Working with clients in the US & Canada to realize new products from concept to production.
Prepare sketches, renderings, CAD, and spec drawings.
My clients include a wide breadth of industries: housewares, beauty, automotive, electronic, toy, baby, packaging, and UI/UX.

Product DesignIndustrial Design