Limitations encourage creativity.
— Matthew Frederick

Kuan-Wen Chiu

You can call me “Chiu” (chew)

Forward-thinking design leader with a global perspective and a passion for innovation. With experience spanning Asia, Europe, and the USA, I specialize in translating bold ideas into impactful solutions.

My approach combines design expertise with strategic insight, fostering cross-functional collaboration to launch products that redefine standards. From scaling startups to driving growth in established organizations, I thrive in diverse cultural and business environments, always championing creativity as a catalyst for progress.

Work Experience

Head of Design North America

Impact Acoustic US

Mar 2024 - Present

Global Product Design Director

Director of Product Design

Acoufelt US

Nov 2020 - Mar 2024

Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

Product Design Manager

Arktura Netherlands

Apr 2019 - Jun 2020

Sr. Industrial Designer

Turf Design

Oct 2016 - Apr 2019

Sr. Product Design & Development Lead

Product Design & Development

Product Design Intern

West Supply LLC

Sep 2015 - Oct 2016 

Mar 2013 - Sep 2015

Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

Education

Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management

Executive MBA (EMBA) Program

Expected 2027

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Master of Designed Objects

2010 - 2012


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