Ben Lingner

Ben Lingner

Junior Industrial Designer · Deap Design

Chicago, IL

In My Own Words

I've learned that good design starts with sharp questions, clear intent, and careful attention to the details that shape how people experience a product. My preferred approach defines constraints early—not just to keep ideas feasible, but to inspire new solutions built around those constraints. I value products that reduce environmental strain, offer new/improved solutions in high impact sectors, and create moments of clarity, ease, or delight.

I thrive when collaborating with talented individuals in a challenging environment, and I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, push my craft, and contribute to work that makes a lasting impact.

I'm known for going out and finding places that locals aren't fully familiar with. Whether I'm driving several hours for a view or walking in the city and stumbling on a hidden gem. I photograph the outdoors and unique city spaces to capture details and textures that I feel are not often appreciated.

Work Experience

Junior Industrial Designer

Deap Design

2022 – 2025

• Prepared detailed production and RFQ files; collaborated with manufacturers to evaluate feasibility and optimize costs. • Developed sustainable thinking. Researched materials and processes to reduce carbon footprint and waste. • Frequently communicated with clients via presentation updates (current renders / research / process / plans).

Shop Monitor

Purdue University

2020 – 2022

Manage a shop for up to 16 individuals during a 6 hour shift, providing instruction and feedback. Ensured and enforced Covid-19 safety regulations. Ensure and enforce safety guidelines.

Industrial Design Intern

Kichler

2021 – 2021

• Designed fixtures of various styles based on current and projected trends. • Created and managed a material library in KeyShot. • Attended meetings and recorded important information for later review.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Purdue University

2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Interests

Industrial design / graphic design / photography / drumming / biking

Skills

3D ModelingRenderingPhotographyPhoto EditingClimbingTypography

Industries

BikeMoto & PowersportsMusicOutdoorTechHealth & FitnessGolfDiveCreative AgenciesFashionFishingLifestyleRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfSwimTriathlonWakeYogaOther

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