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.
Industrial Design
Yeajin Jung
“I’m passionate about turning complex ideas into intuitive, meaningful experiences. ”
Industrial Design
Annie Gao
“Designer focused on how objects shape human behavior, emotion, and experience. ”
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”
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 ”
Industrial Design
Gabriel De Guzman
“As a designer, I explore how design shapes behaviour and how we experience the world. ”
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”
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”
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. ”
Industrial Design
Kashish Bhut
“Design becomes powerful when it connects people, systems, and nature into one sustainable whole. ”
Industrial Design
Alex Chang aka. Alex C
“CONTROL DOESN’T WORK A different way of changing the city. Not through control, but through design. ”
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”
Industrial Design
Val Sawant aka. Vaishnavi
“An Industrial Designer exploring the intersection of tangible objects and human connection. ”
Industrial Design
Connie Huang
“I am passionate about creating meaningful impact and crafting thoughtful solutions. More”
Industrial Design
Nicky Chung
“The first thing to do as a designer is understand people — everything else follows ”
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 :) ”
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. ”
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 ”
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”
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”
Industrial Design
Fatimah Abubakkar
“Designing for clarity, adaptability, and human-first experiences—focused on the unseen gaps between people, systems, and everyday moments. ”
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”
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. ”
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”
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. ”
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”
Celebrate the work of OCAD U’s class of 2025/2026!