Eric Schmid’s 14-year career at Karten Design has encompassed product and user interface design for award-winning medical devices and consumer electronics. He believes that a solution involves not just an artifact but also a process. As project director, Schmid develops processes to inspire and motivate creative teams and ensure that the voice of each stakeholder is heard throughout the process. His ability to balance multiple viewpoints has made him a key link between design research and product innovation for clients such as Duracell, CareFusion, Starkey and Vessix Vascular. He studied mechanical engineering at UC Berkeley and graduated from the UCLA School of Design.
Track:
Medical + Health Design
Session Title:
Making Design Research Actionable for Health-Care Products
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