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Daniel Chu
Design Director | Formlabs, Founder | Pragmatc, Mentor | MassChallenge/Techstars
Daniel Chu is an experienced industrial designer with over 15 years of experience in bringing consumer and commercial hardware products to market.1 He currently serves as the Industrial Design Director at Formlabs and is also the founder of Pragmatc, a design and engineering consultancy.1
Chu's expertise spans various aspects of product development, including:
- Product design
- Engineering
- Testing
- Manufacturing
- Supply chain management
His educational background includes:
- BFA in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University
- Studying Founderism at Google 30 Weeks Founders Program for Designers
- Relevant design courses at DIS - Study Abroad and ArtCenter College of Design
Throughout his career, Chu has held key positions such as Lead Industrial Designer at Formlabs before becoming the Design Director. He is passionate about the convergence of design, technology, and business, which is evident in his work with Google's 30 Weeks incubator to develop ANDA, the world's first smart air pollution mask for consumers.
As the founder of Pragmatc, Chu focuses on helping businesses worldwide with innovative solutions and strategic planning. His consultancy offers a comprehensive range of services, from market research and strategy to product design and manufacturing.
