"Not only is she an extremely talented designer; but she also possesses strong training and management skills. She taught me everything I needed to know about being a successful watch and jewelry designer."

"Shan’s creativity and innovation are always evident in her work, and she consistently pushes the boundaries of what is possible in her field."

Katherine Gutt - Designer @ Movado Group

"What sets Shan apart is her ability to combine her artistic design talent with her knowledge of industrial design standards, thereby creating products that are beautiful, on the cutting edge, functional, and commercially viable.

"Her combination of intelligence, commitment, perseverance, creativity, ability to work collaboratively and a compassionate character will certainly make her a valuable member of any creative team."

Cristina Platania - Creative Director @ Fossil Group, Inc.

"Shan Lin is one of the best designers I have worked with. She has an extremely high level of taste for luxury goods and jewelry."

"With her excellent skills and knowledge in the field, Shan has demonstrated an exceptional ability to deliver high-quality work perfect for the brand and the season."

Aaron Drake - Creative Director @ Highmark Residential

"She has such a refined eye and is great at balancing many disparate needs and finding great solutions."

" Some of the styles Shan designed for us are still some of the best we've ever done. She is a great partner, super creative, and dedicated to getting things right! I hope we get to work together again!"

Ellen Guidone - Design Director @ DKNY

"She is a truly creative and adaptable designer. She consistently brings fresh, innovative ideas to the table while ensuring that the details meets the highest standards."

" She has a keen awareness of designing within brand guidelines and production constraints, allowing her to create products that are both compelling and commercially viable."

Zachery Brown - Product Leader @ Fossil

"Shan was a super star when it came to commercial success at Fossil. She designed the most successful women's watch platform of the last five years."

"Her lovely attitude, design talent, hard work and ability to synthesize design with market driven needs made her an invaluable asset to my team."

Kaspar Heinrici - Owner @ Treibdesign

"Shan not only grew my skills as a designer, she took the time to foster my professional growth, long after I stopped reporting to her."

Mallory Hunter - Sr Trend Designer @ Fossil Group, Inc.