Hi, I’m Imran ツ
I'm a designer based in Oakland, California.
👨💻 I specialize in product design, engineering, and manufacturing for physical products. Throughout my career, I've worked with various clients across industries like consumer products, sporting goods, outdoor gear, industrial equipment, and medical devices.
🏆 My designs have been recognized and won awards from organizations like Core77 and T3. They've also been featured in popular media outlets such as The Verge, Engadget, and Fast Company.
🙂 Every day, I collaborate with talented designers and engineers to create high-performance products that are not only elegant and delightful to use but also brought to market faster using digital technologies.
💭 My design philosophy revolves around achieving the perfect balance between simplicity and complexity. By combining advanced digital modeling techniques, like generative design / computational design, with cutting-edge digital manufacturing methods, like additive manufacturing / 3d printing, I aim to create captivating products that users love.
🌱 Nature is a constant inspiration to me, with its intricate patterns and phenomena. I'm particularly intrigued by how we can draw from nature's wisdom and apply principles of biomimicry to drive innovation.
🤓 Currently, I work as a Solutions Engineer at nTop. Before that, I was an Applications Engineer at Carbon.
🎓 I graduated from McGill University in Montreal, QC, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
✨ Beyond work, I find joy in urban farming, photography, surfing, climbing, mentorship, and hosting.
Always happy to chat and collaborate. Say hello!
Some of my recent work includes:
👷 Making helmets safer by using head scan data to automatically generate pads with lattice structures that perfectly fit and provide comfort while reducing impact.
🏥 Improving surgical outcomes by creating custom-fit orthopedic implants based on patient-specific data that are personalized and enhance surgical planning.
⚾ Enhancing fielder performance with a lighter and more durable baseball glove that improves reaction times and lasts longer on the field.
🎒 Elevating the backpacking experience with a latticed lumbar pad that's ergonomic, lightweight, and effectively distributes load, providing excellent support for the lower back.
🚀 Optimizing fuel economy in rocketry by consolidating parts and using multi-objective optimization to reduce component weight.
🦾 Enhancing the acceptance, adaptation, and satisfaction of partial-hand amputees by personalizing prosthetics with unique textures that cater to individual preferences
Over the years I have been fortunate enough to work with a range of brands large and small. Some of my favorite collaborations have been with:
