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I have been working as an industrial designer for over 10 years on a variety of different projects in many different industries. I originally started a company out of school called Liika Design (www.liika.ca) and pitched on the very first season of Dragons Den. Currently I am a partner at the design firm Fredicus in Toronto.

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I am a Master of Design candidate at Carleton Univeristy; under the supervision of Chantal Trudel, I am exploring the impact of design in health spaces.Over the course of my Bachelor of Design at the University of Alberta, I developed a love for inclusive, human centred, and life-centred design, and through these focuses, exploring perceptions and interactions with objects, services, art, and space. Placing emphasis on biophilic design, and emotional and mental health impacts of design, as well as development of guidelines and frameworks to direct my design process, has been central to my ...

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Annie yu is a industrial design student from Humber College located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She aim to design products that influence and elevate the user experience and create meaningful solutions in physical and digital forms that can impactthe environment and users positively. Annie has a background in interior design and a passion for photography and travelling, which translates into her design and brings a variety of perspectives to create solutions and improvements to the human experience.

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Currently a second year strudent enrolled in the industrial design program at Carleton University.

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I’m an industrial designer with a focus on mechanical design and styling.After graduating from the University of Antwerp in Product Design in 2015, I started my career at Comate Engineering & Design in Leuven Belgium. I had some prior experience by working as an intern for Achilles Design in Mechelen, but it was at Comate where I really got to grips with the fast-paced world of product design as a consultant. This world included some really interesting industries, such as medical, aerospace and consumer products. After that I got some experience working in Toronto Canada, where I helped ...

I am a very multi-disciplinary person and I love looking at different ways of creating impactful experiences that could change the way we live and connect. I have studied Industrial Design with a minor in Business at OCAD U. I have a performance background as a dancer & instructor with the National Ballet of Turkey, worked with an exhibit design firm in Toronto to choreograph dancing robots for a children’s museum in China, done extensive research on experiences that connect elderly with dementia & young children and also worked with kids with disabilities. All of these experiences ...

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Ben Tripp is a 4th Year Industrial Design student at Carleton University. His design style is inspired by a compact use of space and the creation of products that are approachable for the user. Ben has a background in engineering after completing a year of mechanical engineering at Ontario Tech University. He brings a dynamic understanding of materials and the environment to create products that are elegant and functional.

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Hello!  I am an Industrial Design student in my 3rd year in Carleton University. I am always up for a challenge and improving on previous work for better results!  Pleased to make your acquaintances!

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I am a student at Carleton University working toward an undergraduate degree in Industrial Design with a minor in Psychology. I love observing the world and people around me. I believe that through careful observation, lots of prototyping and frequent user feedback any design problem can be solved. I’m passionate about continuously learning; I jump at every opportunity to master new skills and explore new topics. During the design process I relish the research phase. I love talking to real people and finding out about their lives and problems. I believe that the best way to create a product ...

Toronto based Industrial Designer, Design Exhibition Curator and Immersive Story-Game Producer. Categories include Lighting, Consumer Product Design, Experience Design, Design for Manufacturing. Working for the past 2 decades to achieve balance of meaning, purpose, function, beauty and technology in every project. 183 designs in production and counting.

Transportation UX Industrial Designer | Innovate smart mobility - For urban commuters seeking for alternatives to a car or public transportation while being eco-friendly through using a smart micro-mobility.

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I am an Industrial Design student at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, I now reside in Ottawa where I like to stay active and am part of the varsity rowing team. I have always been interested in both engineering and business and find that Industrial Design is a great intersection of the two. I aim to create simple and intuitive designs that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. I have a wide range of interests when it comes to design but am drawn towards the healthcare and fitness sectors. 

Carleton School of Industrial Design

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With over 35 years of industrial design practice, Jay Sobel shares a diversity of collaborative and leadership experiences championing end-user needs, defining product functionality, and creating an appropriate "look and feel" across product platforms in the telecommunications, defense, healthcare, pet care and sporting goods industries. Ventures in these fields have led to the development of a bevy of meaningful products and a portfolio of 29 patents and 34 awards including prestigious Gold (2001) and Silver (1997 & 1991) Industrial Design Excellence Awards from the Industrial Designers ...

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I studied industrial design at Carleton University and have a master's of sustainable design from BTH University in Sweden. I operate a boutique industrial design agency in Toronto called Future Artifact. I'm a founder and designer at The Yoak. And I have a brand of lifestyle goods called Lumbürr Co.

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20 years experienceSpecialties: - Product Design / Creating IP- Multiple award-winning- Patents (US & Int'l)- NPI- 3D CAD/CAM/Rapid Prototyping- Plastics: injection molding ( 2K, IML), blowmolding, Silicone, TPU, thermoforming, etc.- Sourcing- Entrepreneurial / Business developmentSeasoned product developer & inventor focused at intersection of design, manufacturing, and entrepreneurial business. Helping bring new product ideas from concept to reality, Design career includes being the first-ever winner of CBC's Dragons' Den for medical invention; Sunnybrook Centre for Studies in ...

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Hey, I am Ricky Saluja. i am an international student studing industrial design in Humber college. I am in my final year majoring inproduct design and looking forward join this great industry and expand my networks. 

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My professional and academic exploration in the field of Architecture, Industrial Design, and Interior and Graphic design make me an adaptable problem solver and reliable team leader. With a strong interest in the user, my body of work demonstrates my unique interdisciplinary approach to project deliverables. My Master of Design thesis explores the interaction between immersive museum experiences, exploratory learning, oral history, and affective design. My work intends to delve deeper into how the design of our physical environment affects our awareness of the diverse set of lived ...

Ove Industrial Design Ltd.

Tim has led Ove Industrial Design in Toronto for three decades, always with a focus on user-centred design. Ove's 'See Through - Break Through - Follow Through' process allows clients large and small to identify consumer needs, offer innovative solutions and provide detailed manufacturing specifications. A Past-President of ACIDO and Past-Chair of the Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC.on.ca), Tim stepped down as ACIDO's Director of Standards in 2022. RecentPortfolio: This collage features twelve recent Ove projects managed and design-directed by Tim for Allanson, Alutron, D&R ...

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2022 graduate from Coventry University's master of Automotive Design program. 2020 graduate from Emily Carr University's bachelor's of Industrial Design program Recent graduate with strong skills in automotive design, autodesk alias seeking my first career role!

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Product Development Intern at Canadian Tire and fourth-year student currently studying industrial design at Carleton University. Eager to learn from new experiences and always ready for a challenge. Dedicated to creating inclusive, accessible, and sustainable products for people.

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Greetings my name is Cole Nielsen, I am an industrial design student currently studying at Humber college,(2023 expected) I am 27 years old, born in Toronto, ON, Canada, my interest in design, started from an early age, and I've enjoyed making things of all types throughout my life, building small and large generally one off projects, and through industrial design i hope to unify my skills into a process that helps me produce products, and objects, with real uses, and benefits.

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Industrial design student at Carleton University in Ottawa.

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 ...

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.

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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

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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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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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 ...

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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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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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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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-1st year student in Industrial Design -Degree in Business Administration -Hoping for more opportunities to know more about the industry

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Third-year student in the Bachelor of Industrial Design program at Humber.

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I’m a Chinese Canadian who is raised and formed by Chinese, Canadian, British, and American cultures. I've recently earned my BFA in Industrial and Product Design from Rhode Island School of Design, I also had a Concentration (Minor) in Literary Arts and Studies. I am currently pursuing my MA degree in Design Products at the Royal College of Art in London, UK. I strive to design and make human-centred products that are marked by elegance and functionality. However, I think universally inclusive design is more of a utopian concept, therefore I am also very passionate about designing for ...

When I was young I liked to walk around in the buff with a tool belt as a loin cloth; blow moldedhammer in hand. This progressed into sandbox construction yards. I then graduated to LEGObricks. The urge to design has never left. For more than 10 years, I have been transforming abstract ideas into tangible constructs. I skillfullypush concepts through to production using design research, 3D CAD tools, iterative prototyping,and knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques. Specializing in design for manufacture and assembly, and complemented by an unmatchedSOLIDWORKS skillset, I’m able to ...

Jonathan Loudon has been involved with innovative product development for the past 20 years. He has worked across diverse sectors ? from consumer products and sustainability initiatives to furniture and medical devices. Clients range from Office Max and Canadian Tire to Roche Pharmaceuticals and Alias Wavefront. He currently runs a design consultancy called Swave Studios.

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My name is Lee Seung Ho but my preferred name is Bryan Lee and I am currently living in Toronto attending the Ontario College of Art and Design University in first year Industrial Design. I am 18 years old and I graduated from Thornhill Secondary School in 2019 and went straight into university to start my career path of Industrial Design. At a young age, I always enjoyed playing basketball and appreciated basketball shoes the most which was what sparked my interest in Industrial Design. As I exlplored ideas in shoe designing, I also delved into the design field itself by taking interest in ...

I am one of two founders of Entro Communications providing experiential branding and wayfinding. At the time out industry was new, today we work in a mature and ever changing market that is influenced by the urban planning and construction industry.

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I am an engineer, husband and father of 3, and the owner of Cortex Design - a medical and life-sciences product design firm that employs industrial designers & engineers. I love helping clients solve really challenging problems. For more of my articles and writing pertaining to Cortex Design, see my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-horvath/detail/recent-activity/posts/ For information on design work, please connect with me via: https://cortex-design.com/contact/

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I am maker who loves to design creative, sustainable, and practical solutions to improve lives of users. I enjoy sketching, tinkering, and all things design. I believe design and innovation drive the world and that products should be useful but also exciting to use.

Carleton University

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I am a graduate of the Humber Industrial Design program and for the past 15+ years I have been developing products, packaging, and public environments with a focus on the design and roll-out of retail spaces, customer experience, and the development of branded fixture and mill-work systems.

Tim is an experienced product designer, entrepreneur, researcher and educator with a strong background in product development through diverse consulting practice.  As co-founder and CEO of Rehab Fur Your Pet - Ottawa's first independent physical rehabilitation and fitness center for small companion animals - and Assistant Professor with the School of Industrial Design at Carleton University, Tim utilizes his skills, knowledge and passion for design and business to explore the relationship between design and entrepreneurship, and how emerging design practices support innovation.

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Biography of Davor Grünwald After hecompleted his High school education 1962., he studied electronics at Universityof Zagreb. Got his diploma in Vienna1968, from the Academy of Applied Arts, Department for Industrial Design. Stayed nine months longer at the Institutefor Industrial Design and earned his Master degree on the theme: Ergonomics of Machines tools. With this hebecame the first formally educated Industrial designer in Croatia, Yugoslavia. In 1969 returned to Zagreb and helped establish the Industrial DesignDepartment at ULUPUH (Croatian Association of Applied Art). Got his ...