Tim Morton
Director of Industrial Design
Rubbermaid Commercial and Tools
Since joining Newell in 2014, Tim Morton has led design teams for multiple brands under Home Solutions, Rubbermaid Commercial and Tools. Previously Morton has partnered with global clients as part of an international design consultancy. He has also led forward thinking development for the LEGO Group across play materials and new ventures. With a passion for discovery, travel, user centered design and emerging technologies, Morton brings experiences across multiple categories connecting the dots across multidisciplinary teams to create compelling new product experiences.
Inspire, Create, Deliver
In 2013, Newell Rubbermaid, then a $6 billion company, made a significant commitment to drive its growth game plan into action by opening a state-of-the-art Design Center in Kalamazoo, MI.
Two years later through a merger with Jarden, the newly-formed Newell Brands is now a $16 billion “start-up,” putting the consumer at the center of everything it does and weaving design and innovation into everything it does. Industrial Design Director Tim Morton reveals how the design team partners to continue to inspire consumers, create engaging experiences and deliver on the promise it set out to accomplish across more than 40 brands.
