Jason Nip

Jason Nip is a Product Development and Industrial Designer based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He currently serves as the Director of Product Development and Design at Merrithew™, a position he has held since July 2014.1

Professional Background::

• Studied Art, Animation, and Industrial Design in Toronto
• Worked at Umbra for 6 years (May 2002 - Apr 2008), where he designed products for various rooms in the home
• Spent time in Shenzhen, China coordinating manufacturing projects
• Has designed products for major brands including Crate & Barrel, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Disney, Nickelodeon, Coca-Cola, and Joe Fresh1

Additional Interests::

• Martial Arts: Trained in Yoshinkan Aikido since 1999 and Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu, where he is the National Representative for Canada
• Describes himself as a "culture junkie, foodie, gamer, skier, gadget geek and martial artist"2

Professional Expertise::

• Specializes in product development, ideation, CAD, and prototyping
• Runs his own product design consultancy, Jason Nip Product Design
• Has a keen interest in technology and culture and their mutual influences1