Intent in form. Future in function.

Mathias Hintermann is Head of Industrial Design at Specs Inc., leading hardware design for Snap Inc. He translates emerging technologies into precise, human-centered hardware defined by structural clarity and purposeful execution.

At Specs, he led multiple generations of Spectacles, advancing the integration of augmented reality into eyewear.

Originally from Switzerland, he moved to the U.S., inspired by the intersection of technology and physical form. Before joining Snap, he contributed to flagship hardware at HTC. He began his career with internships at Huge Design and Microsoft. His work has earned international design awards, and he holds multiple utility and design patents.

He earned a BSc with Honors in Product Design from ArtCenter College of Design and completed the Foundation Year at the Basel School of Design. He further expanded his strategic perspective through an MBA exchange at INSEAD in Singapore.

Email: hello@hintermann.design / LinkedIn