Trevor Timson Lead Industrial designer

Trevor is a consumer centric design leader with over ten years experience working at both start-ups as well as established brands such as DeWALT, Motorola, and Peloton. Taking a holistic approach to design and the user journey, Trevor utilizes his deep understanding of cross functional team building to effectively and repeatedly bring products from conception to production.

Becca del Monte Senior Mechanical Engineer

Becca is a mechanical engineer who specializes in practical, hands-on solutions and effective communication with manufacturers. Her experience creating affordable, robust kitchen tools at OXO has translated into recent work providing mechanical design, sourcing and manufacturing support to clients in the robotics, smart device and consumer electronics industries. She works with teams including electrical, firmware and tooling engineers to create reliable products that fulfill design requirements and meet user needs.

Dan Formosa Ph.D. Think Act Human - Human factors and usability

Dan consults with companies and organizations worldwide on design and innovation. An early proponent of “design for all” (a.k.a. Inclusive Design), he also lectures internationally on research and the future of design. He established his company ThinkActHuman with the goal of design for a better world. Dan holds degrees in product design, ergonomics and biomechanics. In addition to ThinkActHuman he co‑founded 4B Collective, focused on design and gender, and co-founded the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

Cara Kim Senior Industrial Designer

Cara is a multidisciplinary designer who merges digital and physical experiences, with a background in automotive design. Her notable works include the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox Interior and the production of Faraday Future's FF91 and IndiEV ONE. With over 10 years of experience in developing consumer products for automotive OEMs, EV startups, and freelance projects, she combines hands-on expertise in design and manufacturing technology to address consumer needs. She leads design projects from concept to execution with cross-functional teams, aiming to shape brand perceptions and inspire engagement through elegant solutions.