ABOUT

Bart Chin is a east and west coast inspired industrial and graphic designer focused on creating innovative retail store design that has impact and is adaptable to change. His work continues to shine today in all major US cities and expand globally. 

Always curious, he has developed a deep understanding of how to create, design, brand, and build all of the key ingredients that go into a highly successful store concept's future growth or brand reinvention. 

From exterior to interior he loves learning how to improve all aspects of design functionality and visual communication. This parallel tracks with bringing to life first class customer shopping journey experiences that foster connection and community.

Along his career path Bart has had the honor to lead and collaborate with iconic brands such as Quay Eyewear, Lululemon, Athleta, Old Navy, Spy Optic and Burton Snowboards.

         -  Based in San Francisco, California 2025

EDUCATION:

BA in Industrial and Graphic Design from the Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA (Attended 3.5 years)

BA in Art and Architectural History from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

GOOD DESIGN QUOTES:

“Industrial Design is a strategic problem-solving process that drive innovation, builds business success, and leads to a better quality of life through innovative products, systems, services, and experiences.” - World Design Organization

“Good design is innovative, useful, aesthetic, understandable, unobtrusive, honest, long-lasting, thorough, and environmentally friendly.” - Dieter Rams

“There are three responses to a piece of design — yes, no and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for.” -  Milton Glaser