Amy Tam

Experience

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  BISSELL Homecare, Inc.

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Product Design Intern

  Supported the design team in developing new products and conducted research and product testing. Participated in team presentations, sketched for product prototypes, and built models in the model shop.

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  University of Cincinnati

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Laser Technician

  Operated machinery, including a laser cutter at the University of Cincinnati for incoming client jobs and managed tasks within a team. Created prototype models for student projects and faculty research.

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  Hasbro

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Product Design Intern

  Created concept art and sketches for the Expressions team (My Littlest Pet Shop, Baby Alive, and My Little Pony). Created manufacturing specs and communicated with international teams. Collaborated with marketing, engineers, and other designers.

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  Dell Technologies

  Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Industrial Design Intern

  Supported the Alienware and XPS design team with renderings, 3D models, and presentations. Created a conceptual Alienware experience and presented a scale model to management.

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  Dexcom

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  UXD Intern

  Conducted user research interviews, analyzed insights, and executed a self-lead mobile app intern project that was a resource for young children with Type 1 diabetes. Created digital wireframes in Sketch and Invision and iterated the app design based on feedback analyzed from rounds of research. Each round of research followed a set of protocols that were aimed at understanding the journey of a person with Type 1 diabetes from diagnosis to present Customer insights were synthesized from each research interview. Show less

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  Dell Technologies

  Jun 2019 - now

  On the XDS team, I am responsible for delivering modern design strategies. On the Alienware/XPS team, I delivered premium consumer products and experiences that aligned with the iconic design languages of each brand. My role required me to work cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, other designers, and collaborate with manufacturers.

  • Industrial Designer

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Industrial Designer

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2023