I’m an experienced industrial designer and product design leader based in San Francisco, with a background in visual arts, industrial design, and a Master’s in Design from UC Berkeley. I combine strategic insight and business acumen with hands-on execution for global brands and startups, taking products from concept vision to production.

With experience across consumer tech, wearables, and lifestyle products, I thrive where creativity, strategy, and collaboration intersect.

Let’s connect to discuss new projects and design opportunities.

Susanne Pierce Maddux | Industrial Designer, Product Design Leader

Expertise & Services

  • Leading and collaborating on all phases of new product design and development from concept development to design for manufacturing using the latest tools, technology and resources.

    Design work across disciplines:

    • Consumer Technology

    • Wearables & Sport

    • Home Products

    • Soft Goods & Luggage

    • Fashion & Lifestyle

    • Color, Material & Finish

  • Collaborating with brands using strategic practices to uncover meaningful opportunities and insights.

    Successful design results require a solid design and development strategy. I work with companies to identify market opportunities, and user insights to guide design programs to create meaningful design solutions.

    Design Strategy Expertise:

    • Product Line Development

    • Brand Design Language Development

    • Targeted Brand Collaborations

    • Market & User Research

    • Workshops & Brainstorming

    • Color, Material & Finish Development

  • Product design with a focus on bridging the gap between digital and physical experiences and sustainable practices.

    Expertise Includes:

    • Wearables

    • AR / VR headsets

    • Tangible Input Devices

    • UX - User Experiences

    • Human Factors

    • Ergonomics

    • Sustainable & Regenerative Design