Associate Designer, Macy’s Inc.
Vincent Lin is an accomplished Associate Designer at Macy's, Inc., headquartered in New York, NY, with a multifaceted portfolio of design expertise spanning diverse domains including housewares, UX design, digital products, home electronics, service design, and art direction.
Currently, Vincent holds the position of Chair at the IDSA NYC Chapter, where he demonstrates exceptional leadership by curating a myriad of events and digital platforms that foster unity among New York's thriving community of designers. His dedication to the field transcends his local responsibilities, guiding the entire IDSA NYC design community through the transition from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 era towards a promising post-pandemic landscape.
He also actively contributes as one of the practitioners on the IDSA Education Council and serves as an integral member of the at-large Conference Committee. Vincent's professional journey is marked by an insatiable passion for continual growth, evident in his unceasing dedication to acquiring new skillsets encompassing design, business acumen, and technology. He seamlessly incorporates these innovative skills into every design challenge he encounters, enriching each project with his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Vincent Lin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design from the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition to his design focus, he pursued a Minor in Business Management, and his concentration in Advertising and Public Relations underscores his holistic approach to design, business, and communication.
Statement of Candidacy
I am humbled to declare my candidacy for a leadership role within the IDSA Northeast District. With unwavering enthusiasm and a profound commitment to the advancement of the industrial design field, I present myself as a candidate for this esteemed position.
Over the past 3.9 years, I have had the privilege of serving as Vice-Chair and subsequently as Chair in the vibrant city of New York, where I witnessed firsthand the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our community. Through these challenging times, I have seen the resilience and transformative power of our design community. It possesses the remarkable ability to influence how we engage with the world, conquer intricate challenges, and nurture creativity across all its facets. I firmly believe that the IDSA Northeast District plays a pivotal role in nurturing this transformative potential within our regional design community.
As a dedicated design professional and an active community leader, I bring a wealth of experience in both design and leadership to the Northeast District. I am confident that my contributions can significantly propel the growth and prosperity of our district. My passion for design is only rivaled by my commitment to collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what our future design community can accomplish over the next two years.
If entrusted with this role, I pledge to adhere to the following core principles and objectives:
I am enthusiastic about the potential for positive transformation and growth within our district. Nevertheless, I acknowledge that such progress cannot be achieved in isolation. It necessitates the collective effort, innovative ideas, and unwavering passion of our entire community, including the emerging Chapter leaders among us. As the adage wisely suggests, ‘We can’t open the new door with an old key.’ But, Let us stride forward with innovation and creativity, unlocking the limitless possibilities that await us.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude for considering my candidacy, and I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you all in advancing the goals and aspirations of the IDSA Northeast District.
Vincent was born in Fuzhou, China, and immigrated to the USA (Rochester, NY) when he was 17 years old. He has a wide range of professional design experiences in housewares, digital products, home electronics, service design, art direction, and UX design. Throughout his work, Vincent aims to put the user first and believes the beauty of user experience is the key for all physical and digital products.
As Chapter Chair of one of IDSA’s most active chapters, Vincent has led a revitalization of the IDSA New York City Chapter in recent years. His infectious energy and passion for helping others is hard to ignore and his ability to bring our community together is inspiring. Vincent is working with the IDC 2023 planning team to help infuse the event with the vibrant creative culture of NYC.
