Aurel Francois
Creative Designer
Appreciations
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About
Creative Designer with over 15 years of industry experience from disruptive start-up to global tier 1 supplier, alongside entrepreneurial and educational initiatives. Recognized for effectively addressing user needs and delivering concrete results applying Human Centered Design principles and optimized design processes. Driven by opportunities to make a positive impact.
Experience
Adjunct Professor – Transportation Design Visual Communication
Lawrence Technological University
January 2025 - Current
United StatesCreative Designer & Founder
Designs by Aurel LLC
October 2024 - Current
United StatesSenior Industrial Designer
Forvia
July 2016 - September 2023
United StatesTransportation Designer & Design Community Liaison
Local Motors
September 2008 - May 2016
United States
Education
Rubika - ISD
Master’s Degree, Transportation Design & Design Management, with Honors
September 2002 - September 2007
France
Licenses & certification
- AI for Designers, Top 10% in class
Interaction Design Foundation
January 2025 - December 2025
124267-2025-1022099
- Design for the 21st Century with Don Norman, Best in Class
Interaction Design Foundation
March 2024 - December 2025
124267-2024-714814
Design skills
No skills
Design tools
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Procreate
- Blender
- Sketch
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