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Faculty of Design

Industrial Design

In the Industrial Design program, students learn how to develop new products that are used in our daily lives. These may include everything from everyday products to mobile apps. Students are encouraged to design sustainable products that will last many generations, keeping in mind diverse cultures.
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David Chidi-Emmanuel
David Chidi-Emmanuel

Industrial Design

David Chidi-Emmanuel

“Do You Believe? DARE to believe. ”

Noor Razvi
Noor Razvi

Industrial Design

Noor Razvi

“I apply design to the educational system by creating learning experiences that make abstract ideas more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for students. My work focuses on turning math into a hands-on, visual, and interactive process, so learners... More

Nicky Chung
Nicky Chung

Industrial Design

Nicky Chung

“The first thing to do as a designer is understand people — everything else follows ”

Octavian Liviu Gherghe
Octavian Liviu Gherghe

Industrial Design

Octavian Liviu Gherghe

“An industrial designer interested in a bit of everything! My process is shaped by what I grew up with: stories, games, internet culture, and a strong pull towards the outdoors & the creatures that inhabit them :) ”

Cristina Monaco
Cristina Monaco

Industrial Design

Cristina Monaco

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. More

Gabriel De Guzman
Gabriel De Guzman

Industrial Design

Gabriel De Guzman

“Care through design that disappears into how we live ”

Sebastian Torre
Sebastian Torre

Industrial Design

Sebastian Torre

“Hi! My name is Sebastian Torre and I make furniture! More

Lily Li
Lily Li

Industrial Design

Lily Li

“Investie is a financial literacy app designed to help Gen Z build money confidence through gamified learning. We teach users how money actually works, from credit cards and budgeting to stocks and ETFs, before they risk real capital. The app breaks... More

Lin Cao
Lin Cao

Industrial Design

Lin Cao

“Product Designer focusing on interactive systems and user experience. ”

Michelle Tutanes
Michelle Tutanes

Industrial Design

Michelle Tutanes

“Designing thoughtful and user-centred experiences through research-driven design, product design, and brand identity to create intuitive and meaningful experiences ”

Annie Gao
Annie Gao

Industrial Design

Annie Gao

“Designer focused on how objects shape human behavior, emotion, and experience. ”

Nimeesha Gulati
Nimeesha Gulati

Industrial Design

Nimeesha Gulati

“As a Product Experience Designer, I focus on health-driven design and building products that are accessible by default, not afterthought. The problems I'm drawn to involve removing barriers for users in high-stress or vulnerable situations, where... More

Sinan Almis
Sinan Almis

Industrial Design

Sinan Almis

“My practice lives at the intersection of digital fabrication and embedded electronics: CNC routers, waterjets, laser cutters, microcontrollers, and a lot of failed prototypes that taught me more than the working ones. I document the process daily... More

Kashish  Bhut
Kashish Bhut

Industrial Design

Kashish Bhut

“Design becomes powerful when it connects people, systems, and nature into one sustainable whole. ”

Fatimah Abubakkar
Fatimah Abubakkar

Industrial Design

Fatimah Abubakkar

“Designing for clarity, adaptability, and human-first experiences—focused on the unseen gaps between people, systems, and everyday moments. ”

Joongmin Park
Joongmin Park

Industrial Design

Joongmin Park

“Design as a Living Organism More

Ryland Jones
Ryland Jones

Industrial Design

Ryland Jones

“For this body of work I created a couch and shelving set that is modular, adaptable to various spaces and uses, and well suited to the modern person. More

Alberto Tamburri
Alberto Tamburri

Industrial Design

Alberto Tamburri

“Design is deeper than what is seen on the surface. It is the shaping of systems, behaviours, and experiences that influence how people live. I strive to create thoughtful interactions that go beyond products; designing connected systems that... More

Jenny Chan
Jenny Chan

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Industrial Design

Jenny Chan

“A designer driven by the belief that design should leave more than an impression; it should create meaning, shape experience, and respond to human needs with dignity and care. ”

Giancarlo Alessandro Martinez Magarelli
Giancarlo Alessandro Martinez Magarelli

Industrial Design

Giancarlo Alessandro Martinez Magarelli

“The central goal in my work is designing an object that one gets to use rather than has to use. I want to find the toy hidden inside every tool and imbue all objects with a sense of play, joy and humour. From woodworking, to sewing, to electronics,... More

Connie Huang
Connie Huang

Industrial Design

Connie Huang

“I am passionate about creating meaningful impact and crafting thoughtful solutions. More

Val Sawant
Val Sawant

Industrial Design

Val Sawant aka. Vaishnavi

“An Industrial Designer exploring the intersection of tangible objects and human connection. ”

Kai Principe Rapa
Kai Principe Rapa

Industrial Design

Kai Principe Rapa

“As an Industrial Designer, I aim to bridge hardware and interaction design to create products that go beyond function, actively helping people understand and navigate their everyday experiences ”

Yeajin Jung
Yeajin Jung

Industrial Design

Yeajin Jung

“I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into intuitive, meaningful experiences. ”

Alex Chang
Alex Chang

Industrial Design

Alex Chang aka. Alex C

“CONTROL DOESN’T WORK A different way of changing the city. Not through control, but through design. ”

Senthurri Thiruchenthooran
Senthurri Thiruchenthooran

Industrial Design

Senthurri Thiruchenthooran

“Social innovation designer with a strong background in design research and human centered design. I believe good design comes from a research and working with users to create impact. ”

Harsh Madan
Harsh Madan

Industrial Design

Harsh Madan

“Industrial designer turned product thinker focused on 3D product design, service design, and sustainable systems. I design user-centered solutions that bridge the physical and digital across products, services, and everyday experiences. ”

Bani :)
Bani :)

Industrial Design

Bani :)

“Good design should make you smile a little ”

Arash Eghtesadi
Arash Eghtesadi

Industrial Design

Arash Eghtesadi

Frank Obano
Frank Obano

Industrial Design

Frank Obano

“I am a designer whose focus is on making products that reveal the layers within everyday life, how they make us feel, and the lasting impact they have on how we live our lives. ”

Govind Ahluwalia
Govind Ahluwalia

Industrial Design

Govind Ahluwalia

“ Curious about problems before solution. ”

Mabel Kasunic
Mabel Kasunic

Industrial Design

Mabel Kasunic

“I’m Mabel Kasunic, an industrial designer driven by curiosity around how people interact with the world around them. My work focuses on turning everyday environments into spaces for learning. Where behavior, movement, and choice reveal deeper... More

Leah Braykson
Leah Braykson

Industrial Design

Leah Braykson

Yelim Kim
Yelim Kim

Industrial Design

Yelim Kim

“Great design turns complexity into clarity. ”

Mussawer Ahmed
Mussawer Ahmed

Industrial Design

Mussawer Ahmed aka. Mussawer Ahmed

“I am an industrial designer focused on systems, integration, and strategic design thinking. My work explores how design can operate beyond individual products to address complex, large-scale challenges through coordinated systems and... More

Sana Anwar
Sana Anwar

Industrial Design

Sana Anwar

“Enhancing the way people interact with design and the world ”

Loc Nguyen
Loc Nguyen

Industrial Design

Loc Nguyen

Samantha Evans
Samantha Evans

Industrial Design

Samantha Evans

Kenny Huang
Kenny Huang

Industrial Design

Kenny Huang

“Improving daily life for everyone through design. More

Azkiya Azfar
Azkiya Azfar

Industrial Design

Azkiya Azfar

Yasa Wahab
Yasa Wahab

Industrial Design

Yasa Wahab

Nathalie Moschella
Nathalie Moschella

Industrial Design

Nathalie Moschella

Jason Chen
Jason Chen

Industrial Design

Jason Chen

Amaarah Norris
Amaarah Norris
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