Chevis Watkinson, IDSA
Principal | Watkinson Design
Chevis Watkinson is an Industrial Designer who works in the design field as a designer, leader, mentor and teacher. He has had the opportunity to complete designs from the initial market insight all the way through to the manufactured product.
He has a strong belief in collaboration, which fosters a sense of learning and sharing knowledge at all levels of the development process, as well as obtaining insight and empathy for all who touch the design solution. These factors have allowed him to develop meaningful solutions that not only meet the customer’s needs but meet the business needs as well.
Chevis has worked in the fields of consumer products, toys, automotive, medical and education, which has provided him with the ability to look at problems with a perspective of various methods and practices.
Chevis holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Humber College in Ontario, Canada.
Statement of Candidacy
From the very start of my career, I have had various individuals take time to share their knowledge with me, which has helped me to grow and to become the designer and the leader that I am today. This experience has given me the passion to spend a large portion of my career being a mentor, a collaborator and a teacher, not only to designers, but to individuals who have a desire to learn the fundamentals of design.
It would be a privilege to become the IDSA Midwest District Chapter Representative. This role can serve as another opportunity to work with my peers inside and outside of the design community, in order to grow and elevate knowledge on what design is and what it can do for all aspects of society.
