I’m a
Visionary Innovator, a Pragmatic Dreamer, and an Executive Design Leader.
With over 28 years of experience, Kuen strikes a unique balance between ambitious vision and grounded practicality. His career is defined by the successful development and launch of innovative products across multiple industries—healthcare, mobility, consumer goods, and technology—focusing on 0 to 1 product development and delivering impactful, user-centric design solutions.
Kuen leads with a mission-driven design approach, where form follows purpose, ensuring that every design decision aligns with strategic objectives and brand purpose. Known for his deep respect for technology, he consistently delivers designs that are both visually compelling and highly functional, with a focus on creating authentic and meaningful user experiences.
As a creative leader, Kuen excels at inspiring and guiding high-performing, cross-functional teams to translate bold ideas into award-winning products. He is skilled at navigating complex, multi-national organizations, fostering collaboration, and driving alignment across diverse teams to tackle evolving challenges.
Whether leading creative direction, guiding human-centered design, or building high-impact design organizations, Kuen is committed to creating designs that not only push boundaries but also deeply connect with user needs and desires.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
HUMANIZE TECHNOLOGY _ Create products that enhance lives while safeguarding privacy and well-being.
MAKE PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE _ Design experiences that delight and build lasting emotional connections.
EMPOWER USERS _ Enable people to enjoy and create memorable moments with ease and joy.
RESPECT THE PLANET _ Develop solutions that prioritize sustainability, ensuring that every design respects and nurtures the environment.
EXPERIENCE
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Global Head, HTC Creative Lab"Corporate Design Center"
Overseeing Taipei, Seattle, and Berkeley Design Studios.
Directly reporting to Chairwoman/CEO (Co-founder of HTC).
Responsible for ID, UX, and Brand Design from incubation to production.
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - HTC | July 2019 - June 2021
Head of Hardware Design and Advanced Concepts.
Led HTC San Francisco Design Studio.
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Senior Design Director
Led transportation and mobility industry initiatives.
Directed multidisciplinary product design teams.
Development Group Leader (DGL) for the design practice.
Managed new business development, client relationships, and budgeting.
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Led multidisciplinary design teams, focusing on healthcare/consumer products.
Co-led team resourcing and business initiatives for IDEO Chicago studio.
Business lead for ID group, overseeing Design Researchers and Communication Designers.
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Led Industrial Design for Motorola's flagship ROKR E8.
Contributed to portfolio roadmap and design language directions.
Conceptualized design used as inspiration for the 1st Motorola Google phone.
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Led projects with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to multiple award-winning projects.
Mentored Industrial Designers on craft and human-centered values.
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