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Hello! My name is Erin MacGregor. I am a passionate, first year OCAD University Industrial Design student looking to learn more about the industry as I pursue my education.

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I'm a student at Humber College in Toronto.I have a diverse educational background from Music Performance to American Sign Languarge, and have explored a variety of experiences, but fell in love with ID. I spent my internship working with Brave Soles, designing handbags and accessories, from sketches through teh packs and prototyping using reclaimed materials like airplane seat leather. I am hoping to expand my knowledge and experience further into shoes, lighting and furniture with a focus on sustainability and material repurposing. 

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Experienced 3D designer with a successful project completion track record. Skilled in materials and manufacturing processes (metal, wood, plastic), rapid prototyping, conceptual and visual skills, and design software (Illustrator, Fusion360, AutoCAD). Known for quality work, budget-friendly, positive team player with strong collaboration skills and creativity. Committed to using knowledge and expertise for optimal results and learning from professionals.

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Alexey is an internationally acclaimed multidisciplinary designer and art director with over two decades of experience collaborating with businesses within the retail, broadcasting, publishing, arts, food and service industries.Raised in Ukraine andinspired by his father, who was one of the first designers of Soviet electronic wristwatches, Alexey completed his studies in Industrial Design in Kyiv, which has provided him with the strategic problem-solving capabilities of combining art, business and engineering to help drive his innovative designs. After starting asuccessful career in the ...

Award winning, multidisciplinary designer Mardi Najafi has been immersed in the world of design for over 25 years. From Paris to New York and Toronto, his experience bringing branded retail environments to life spans both small businesses and Fortune 500 brands such as Coca-Cola, Adidas, Swatch, Virgin Mobile, Penguin Shop, and Versace.With a passion for creating unique, immersive moments with unexpected details, Mardi continues to transform the retail experience as Vice President, Retail Strategy and Design at Figure3. An accomplished speaker, educator, and panelist, he enjoys sharing his ...

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Geoffrey received his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. His professional design career includes focus in consumer products, exhibit design, office furniture products, [CMF] colour, material and finish design. He has held the position of Design Director at Teknion for many years and most recently at Global, both companies design, manufacturer and market business furniture for the Contract Office Furniture industry. His design leadershiphas brought to market many product solutions, ranging from niche products to full integrated systems products. Geoffrey ...

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Ray Minato ? engineer, founder, investor Ray is the founder and CEO of Inertia, a hardware product design, manufacturing, and investment company. Ray's background is in mechanical engineering from Queen's University and started his career in automotive manufacturing, then later going on to design and engineer race cars which won their class at both the 24hrs of Daytona and 24hrs of leMans. Ray founded Inertia in 2004 with purpose of helping start-up and high-growth companies launch world

Toronto based Industrial designer and craftsperson. Institute of Irish Designers Graduate Award winner 2022 for sustainable, modular furniture piece, LuLu. Notable research presented at the 2021 Design History Society Conference, focusing on the cohabitation of people and products in the home. Recognized with an A’ Design Award in Furniture, Homeware, and Décor Items in 2018 for the Stature reading chair.

A highly passionateeducator, coordinator, practitioner and thinker in design, services, educationand creativity. Sessional Faculty at OCADUniversity (2019-2020) PhD in Design, MA and BA in Industrial Design. Practicum teaching experience at George Brown andSeneca Colleges.Professionally trainedunder College Teachers Training Program (CTTP).Mixededucational background (Industrial and Product Design, Media Management, ResearchMethodology, Education), Member of thewinning team (ZAVIE DESIGN STUDIO) in iF World Design Award / DNA Paris 2019 / European Design Award2018 & 2019 / RedDot Design ...

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Industrial design student at Carleton University in Ottawa.