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This expert is a designer and educator. He is a partner at a company dedicated to sustainable practices in design for production. He is principal of a design studio. He has been a member of the faculty at a RI design school in the Departments of Industrial Design, Interior Architecture and Furniture Design and previously served as interim dean of the Division of Architecture + Design. He is currently head of the Furniture Design department. His work has been shown in over 100 exhibitions, including 10 solo exhibitions, and is included in several private and public collections such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the National Museum of American Art at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC. His furniture has been included in dozens of publications such as the New York Times and Newsweek. His work has also been featured in books and catalogs such as New American Furniture and Now I Sit Me Down.
Professor, Top Tier Art/Design School
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Rhode Island School of Design
Providence,
Rhode Island
This expert is an experienced manufacturing engineer with a solid background in 3d modeling, design, layout, and detail for products, tooling fixtures, special machinery, robotics, and conveying systems. He has held numerous senior engineering and design positions throughout his career at firms such as American Conveyor, Adaptive Manufacturing, and ABB Robotics. Currently, he is a lead project engineer at a top engineering firm.
Lead Project Engineer, Top Engineering Firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Massapequa,
New York
This expert is a licensed architect and highly experienced executive with a successful 30+ year career in the New York design, construction, and facilities management industry. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions with the government of New York City, including the Office of the Mayor, Department of Design and Construction and the Department of General Services. He is currently the Principal at an architectural and design firm based in Long Island, NY.
Principal, An architecture and design consulting firm
Master of Science (MS), State University of New York
Port Washington,
New York
This highly qualified traffic engineering and highway safety expert has spent his entire career in roadway engineer in the New York area. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering and his M.S. in Transportation Planning from Polytechnic University (now NYU Tandon School of Engineering). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and California. Early in his career, the expert worked as a Transportation Planning Engineer for a private firm and then as the Director of the Traffic Engineering Division for the City of Yonkers. More recently, he was a Traffic Systems Manager and the Assistant New York Division Director of Operations for the New York State Thruway Authority. The expert is now independent and consults on legal cases for both plaintiffs and defendants involving the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roadways and related facilities.
Consultant, A private engineering consultancy
Master of Science (MS), Polytechnic University
New York
This expert is the current CEO of a Mastclimber Company that manufactures and installs mastclimbers on a wide range of buildings from the iconic Empire State Building to Nuclear power plants. He was a former advisor to the New York City Department of Buildings' Cranes and Derricks Division and still sits on the department's advisory board.
Owner and Principal, A mastclimber company
Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants-UK
Bronx,
New York
This expert is an industrial designer with over 50 years of experience in the field. His expertise ranges from retail store planning and product management to exhibits and design management. He earned his BA in industrial design from Pratt Institute and is active in his field as a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society. For many years, he served in a retail safety and merchandising capacity. He has also worked with the U.S. government and various design firms as an industrial designer and design manager. This expert taught for twelve years at Pratt Institute, holding such positions as professor of industrial design and head of the design management and cultural management programs. Currently, he is a consultant for a design consultancy in New York.
Consultant, A design consultancy in NY
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pratt Institute
Warwick,
New York
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What Can a Design Expert Witness Opine On?
User Research
Gathering insights on user needs.
Wireframing
Creating low-fidelity design layouts.
Prototyping
Building interactive design models.
Usability Testing
Evaluating design effectiveness with users.
Visual Design
Crafting aesthetics and branding elements.
Responsive Design
Adapting layouts for various devices.
FAQs for Design Expert Witnesses
What is a design expert witness?
A design expert witness is a qualified professional who explains design standards and practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing plans, analyzing defects, and testifying to clarify complex design issues.
In what types of cases might the assistance of a design expert witness be beneficial?
A design expert witness is beneficial in product liability, patent and IP disputes, design defect claims, consumer safety cases, and industrial or UX design litigation.
How can a design expert witness strengthen liability arguments?
A design expert witness strengthens liability arguments by explaining design flaws, safety standards, and causation in clear, credible terms that support your legal claims.
What qualifications should counsel seek in a design expert witness?
Counsel should seek a design expert witness with advanced design education, industry experience, prior testimony, strong communication skills, and case-specific technical expertise.
How does a design expert witness evaluate product safety compliance?
A design expert witness evaluates product safety compliance by reviewing designs, testing data, standards, and warnings to confirm they meet relevant safety regulations and industry norms.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting design expert witnesses?
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