
Hugo Tucker
Industrial Design
I’m an industrial designer driven by curiosity, problem-solving, and the pursuit of designs that balance functionality with beauty. I love getting stuck into new challenges, whether that means digging into research, sketching out ideas, or building hands-on prototypes to see what works (and what doesn’t). For me, every project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate - and I get the most energy from working alongside others who share that same passion for design.
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I was born in Sydney and have lived in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New Zealand - experiences that have shaped my outlook and given me a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and perspectives. Having grown up across different places, I’m excited to keep exploring and create a life in new corners of the world.
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Outside the studio, you’ll usually find me on a climbing wall or out in the mountains. I love the problem-solving nature of climbing, the thrill of pushing my limits, and the perspective that comes with reaching the top. Time outdoors gives me space to reset, stay active, and fuel the same drive for growth that I bring into my design work.
Experience
02.2026 - 09.2026​​​
Industrial Design Intern
Swift Creatives (Denmark)​
11.2025 - 02.2026​​​
Industrial Design Intern
Blender. (Auckland)​
06.2025 - Current​​​
Part-Time Production Intern
Tim Webber Design (Auckland)​
04.2025 - Current​​​
Student Council Member
Design Institute of New Zealand
01.2023 - 02.2024​​​
Landscaper
Lush Gardening Services
10.2022 - 01.2023
Kitchen Hand
Savor Group
11.2021 - 07.2022
Mechanical Design Intern
Scott Technology Ltd
09.2020 - 12.2020
General Workshop Hand
Jackson Enterprises Ltd
06.2018 - 02.2019
Cashier/Drive Thru Operator
McDonalds
Education
02.2023 - 10.2025​
Bachelor of Design (Industrial)
Minor in Digital Fabrication
Auckland University of Technology​
​​​02.2021 - 10.2022
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
Otago Polytechnic​
Skills
Research & Analysis​​​​​​
​​User research​
Market & trend analysis
Problem framing & insights gathering
Conceptualisation
Rapid ideation & sketching
Brainstorming & divergent thinking
Storyboarding & scenario building
Development
CAD Modelling
Prototyping & iteration
Digital fabrication
Traditional fabrication
Visualisation
Digital Rendering
Visual storytelling & design communication
Presentation layout
Physical mockups & appearance models
Softwares

Adobe Suite

Rhino3D

Solidworks

Blender

Procreate

Figma
Recognition
2025​
​Best Design Awards Silver Winner
Solace​
2024​
​Best Design Awards Silver Winner
Elevate