Mehdi is a Houston industrial designer and is graduated from Gerald D. Hines College of Design in 2022. He is experienced in everything design-related and has a passion for learning new design methods and software.
My name is Mohammadmehdi Mortazavi and I am a dedicated industrial designer with a strong emphasis on human-centered design. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the University of Houston, graduating with honors. My educational journey at UH exposed me to the entire design process, covering aspects ranging from user research and ideation to prototyping and manufacturing.
In 2021, I co-founded ExoBraced, where I serve as the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). At ExoBraced, I have been instrumental in the development of innovative exoskeletons, including the lightest occupational passive exoskeleton on the market, ExoBak. I've worked on the entire process from ideation and prototyping to testing and manufacturing, successfully raising pre-seed funding to bring our products to life. I've also introduced our creations at high-profile events such as the Detroit Auto Show and conducted pilot testing in real-world work environments.
Additionally, I co-founded Misfit Design Studio, Houston's only purely industrial/product design consultancy, where I serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and an industrial designer. In this role, I work closely with clients to create appealing and innovative products that meet their needs, utilizing my skills in sketching, 3D modeling, prototyping, and rendering.
My professional journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set, including mastery of SolidWorks 3D modeling, Keyshot rendering and animation, and Adobe Suite programs. I am also pursuing additional knowledge through courses in Google UX/UI design. My dedication to innovation has earned recognition, including the Fan Favorite award at the WeaRAcon Innovation Challenge in 2021 for ExoBak, and first-place wins in both the Battle of Classes and the Intellectual Property Business Plan Competition in 2022. I'm an active member of the ASTM International F48 Committee and serve as the Social Media Manager for the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), Houston Chapter.
If you have any questions please contact me at: mehdimortazzavi@gmail.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadmehdi-mortazavi/