Tom Ryle has over 17 years of experience in industrial design and product development management. He has led teams in developing products across various industries, including for Intel where he managed notebook computer design. As an industrial designer, he is skilled in design processes, usability research, and facilitating creative teams. His work emphasizes understanding user needs, exploring design solutions through prototyping, and enabling smooth production and launch. Sample projects include devices for healthcare, computing, and real estate.

1. Tom Ryle
Design Manager | Industrial Designer | Creative Facilitator

2. Mobile Internet Device for Real Estate Market
Product Development & Design Management
Industrial Designer/Design Manager with 17+ years experience in product design &
development in both consulting and corporate settings. My work spans many
product categories and industries, including: consumer, medical, high-tech,
aerospace manufacturing, outdoor sporting goods, and textiles.
In 1997 I joined Intel Corporation where I led Industrial Design and Serviceability of
the Enterprise Server product line. In 2003 I joined the Intel start-up User Centered
Design Group where I managed the Industrial Design team and later, the
interdisciplinary Experience Research & Design Team. UCD was a multi-disciplinary
team of user experience researchers, designers, and engineers whose charter was to
translate end-user value into tangible solutions that generate business impact for
Intel. Currently, I manage the Design of notebook computers for Intel’s worldwide
Channel mobile boards business.
As a formally educated Industrial Designer, I have significant experience educating
teams and organizations about the value of Design as a core business advantage. I
am experienced in promoting the Design Process and Design Thinking to both senior
level managers, corporate leaders, and global customers.
Specialties: Industrial Design, User Experience Design, Usability and Ethnographic
Research Methods, Heuristic Evaluation, Managing Creative Design Programs,
People/Team/Project Management, Project Planning/Strategy, Presentation Skills,
Client/Customer Interface, Production support/liaison

3. Select Sample Work
Product Development is always a multi-disciplinary affair requiring articulate
coordination of many resources. As a seasoned Design Manager and product
development leader, I have a long track record of breaking down disciplinary silos,
fostering creative problem solving, and enabling teams to thrive.
The following pages represent a sampling of recent work and experience on several
sophisticated product design and development programs I have led as an Industrial
Design Manager.
Design & Development Process (high level)
Research - Identifying and understanding the full Context of Use and
documentation of unmet user needs. Additionally, an audit of existing solution
offerings (if any) and evaluation.
Ideation & Exploration – Discovering the possibilities using rapid visualization
sketching and physical modeling techniques.
Refinement – Through dynamic iterative cycles of modeling, prototyping and testing,
the product definition emerges with pointed clarity.
Production Planning – Setting up the path to manufacturing and procurement.
Go to Market – Manufacturing liaison to ensure a smooth product launch
Intel® Parkinson's Assessment Device
On-going in-home testing for more accurate disease progression assessment

4. BTX3 Concept Desktop PC
Demonstrating an innovative, small footprint
solution with standard desktop PC ingredients

5. Intel© Entertainment PC
Designed to replace a typical entertainment “stack” of equipment, and
to synchronize and compile all digital media throughout the home.

6. Intel® Enterprise Rack Server
Modular architecture, “tool-less” design, and color-coding
deliver optimum user interaction and serviceability

7. Intel® Health Guide Personal Health System
Connecting engaged patients with clinicians to monitor
Patients and remotely manage care.

8. Kitchen Window - Family Communication Center
Connecting families with gesture-based and wireless interaction
of calendaring tasks, communication, chores, and family activities.

9. Mobile Internet Device for Real Estate Market
A ground-breaking tool for agents with engaged buyers that enables
instant communication of quick notes, photos, location-based services,
and GPS mapping.

10. Business-Class Laptop Computer
Designed to leverage a common set of components and
provide a interchangeable top cover for OEM differentiation.

11. Pro/Consumer-class Laptop Computer
Designed to leverage a common set of standards-based components and
provide a interchangeable top cover for OEM/Customer differentiation.

12. Tom Ryle
5634 McLane Creek Court SW
Olympia WA 98512
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tmryle@gmail.com
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