Chad Q. Martin

San Diego, CA, USA

  1. Design
  2. IC
  3. Marketing
  4. Senior Product Designer
  5. UX Design
  6. Innovation

Principal Product Designer | AI Innovator | Vibe Coding Builder

I'm Chad Q. Martin, a principal designer specializing in 0-1 innovation with a focus on AI and future product design. I lead teams to transform potential into profitable products that resonate with customers.


In a market saturated with AI discussions but lacking in tangible outcomes, I help companies:

  • Frame problems in human terms
  • Map capability to outcome
  • Build believable prototypes
  • Tell compelling stories to secure funding


My track record includes conceiving HP's "Remix" handheld printer, a ne…

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Experience

  • HP

    HP

    Principal Designer, HP Design Strategy & Incubation

    Oct 2022 - Jun 2025

    • Key contributor to HP's enterprise AI vision, creating long-range roadmaps adopted across PC, Print, and Technology & Innovation divisions
    • Incubated zero-to-one AI products from concept to FY26 green-light approval
    • Designed full-stack AI system experiences (device + software + cloud services) advancing to pilot stage
    • Led OMEN Gaming online redesign (Omen.com, e-commerce, PC configurator) launching FY26
  • HP

    HP

    Staff Product Designer, HP Advanced Design

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2022

    • Head of Product: Originated and co-created "Remix" handheld inkjet printer, building cross-functional spec, UX, and go-to-market strategy
    • Achieved 230% of launch forecast ($1.5M day-one revenue, surpassing $650K/3-month projection)
    • Licensed globally as $22M program, establishing new product category
    • Rapid-prototyped 20+ hardware/AI integration concepts, translating market insights into testable MVPs
    • Architected system-level UX for new concept PCs and peripherals portfolio
  • HP

    HP

    Senior Designer

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2017

    • Established cohesive hardware/software interaction patterns still active in current product lines
    • Delivered 5 mobile applications across 7 years with ongoing upgrades
    • Maintained 4.5+ average app store ratings across all mobile products
    • Led UX design for major product launches, contributing to portfolio growth
  • HP

    HP

    Mobile User Experience & Interaction Designer

    Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

    • Designed user experiences for HP's global ecosystem of apps, websites, and embedded software
    • Collaborated with engineering teams on technical implementation in Agile process
    • Design Lead overseeing new product initiatives

  • Pivotal Action

    Co-Founder, Creative Director

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

    • Founded and scaled design agency specializing in mobile and web solutions
    • Designed and engineered complex front-end and back-end projects
    • Pioneered iOS and Android app development as app stores first emerged
    • Provided strategic consulting on large-scale web initiatives for enterprise clients

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