Design Expert Witnesses in Wisconsin

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Design expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including product development, industrial design, architecture, engineering, and user experience. Some of the most common specialties include human factors, safety design, packaging, instructions, and visual communication. They can opine on the effects of design choices on usability, safety, compliance, consumer perception, and alleged defects.

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This highly qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in food service consulting with over 15 years of experience in foodservice distribution and operations management. He holds an A.A. in Foodservice Management from Iowa State University. A member of both the Foodservice Consultants Society International and the Construction Specifications Institute, he has published a book on food services operations and is a past President of the FCSI World-Wide Board. He also worked as Managing Director for a restaurant buying group that consisted of over 350 member restaurants. He currently works as President for a foodservice management consulting company.

    President, A Restaurant Design and Foodservice Management Consultancy

    Associate in Arts (AA), Iowa State University

    Dubuque,

    Iowa

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  • Review Fee $250/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $300/hr

    This expert is nationally recognized as a school bus expert who has been working in the industry since 1978. He has successfully taught Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMTs for 25 years about the characteristics of the school bus so they can respond to a crash and rescue scene with more confidence in their response. He established a school bus training consultancy in 2000 to specialize in training the school bus industry, the fire and rescue industry, and law enforcement on the construction and design of the school bus. He has trained over 14,000 fire and rescue and EMT workers, and scores of law enforcement have learned about the school bus, what they need to know to be successful in a rescue effort, and how to enter or breach a school bus more effectively for 25 years. He is recognized by the industries as an expert on school buses. In 1985 was the Supervisor of Transportation Equipment (Fleet Manager) for Minneapolis Public Schools. He has worked with Minnesota legislation concerning school buses for many years, served on two governor's task forces, 1994 and 2006. He has served five National Congress on School Transportation conferences, as a delegate from Minnesota, served on the Body Committee, the Chassis Committee, Chaired the Chassis Committee, Vice-Chaired the Special Education Committee, and the Safety and Security Committee. He also has presented annually at the School Transportation News (STN) EXPO conference and at the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) every year since 1999. He currently presents at state and regional conferences on a regular basis.

    President and Consultant, A School Bus Safety Consultancy in MN

    Associate of Science (AS), Inver Hills Community College

    Dysart,

    Minnesota

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  • Review Fee $200/hr
    Deposition Fee $250/hr
    Court Fee $250/hr

    This expert has been involved in Product Development and new product innovation for over 25 years, serving in various positions in both the corporate and consulting settings. In his current position, he is responsible for New Product Development and Innovation as well as managing the day to day product development and brand development activities. I have held similar corporate positions at Body Solid Inc. a fitness equipment manufacturer and distributor, Lava World Internationaln and Home Products International. As part of his experience in developing and bringing to market new and innovative products, he has become very familiar with the patenting process and efforts to protect new product innovations. He has served as a design and utility patent expert for a number of intellectual property law firms throughout the country and has been part of numerous cases involving utility and design patent infringement as well as trade dress. He has testified in Federal Court and WTC Hearings. IHe has a number of personal patents and has been named on over 100 design and utility patents. He have been involved in two company start ups, an intellectual property licensing and manufacturing firm and a specialty sporting equipment and apparel manufacturer. In addition to his career in Product Development,this expert has over 20 years experience in the architectural field as an Architectural Designer of residential, commercial and government projects. Prior to transferring to U of I for design, he was involved in the architecture program at Western Michigan University, later becoming a partner in an architectural firm responsible for the historic re-development of downtown Kalamazoo.

    Director of Product Development, A Large Manufacturing Company

    Master of Science (MS), Northwestern University

    La Grange,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $400/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $400/hr

    This expert runs a full-service, comprehensive safety and engineering facility. As a leader in the field of mechanical engineering and safety, his goal is to increase awareness of personal safety issues, while maintaining exacting standards and best practices of the science of personal safety and industrial safety. He is a member of numerous prestigious societies in the field, including the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering and the Society of Automotive Engineers. Currently, this expert is the principal of a design engineering and safety analysis firm.

    Principal, A mechanical engineering analysis, design, and safety firm in IL

    Master of Science (MS), University of Illinois at Chicago

    Glenview,

    Illinois

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  • Review Fee $150/hr
    Deposition Fee $150/hr
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    This international technology expert has hands-on experience in all aspects of agriculture, including crop production, equipment design, R&D, teaching, manufacturing, and marketing. He has four advanced degrees in business/engineering, including a Ph.D. in the Automation of Technological Processes from the National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine. He has authored 70+ publications and holds 11 U.S. patents, as well as others from Canada, the EU, and Russia. The expert currently works in a product development and marketing capacity for an agricultural systems consultancy.

    Director of Marketing & Product Development, An Agriculture Systems Consultancy

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine

    Minneapolis,

    Minnesota

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  • Review Fee $300/hr
    Deposition Fee $400/hr
    Court Fee $500/hr

    This expert has over 20 years of experience in products engineering. He gained his MBA from Roosevelt University and has 26 patents in his name. He has designed in-ear microphones, consumer earphones, and various acoustic instruments. Currently he serves as the vice president of engineering at a design firm.

    Vice President of Engineering, An Acoustic Instruments Company

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Roosevelt University

    Crystal Lake,

    Illinois

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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?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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