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Creative Design Executive

Mike Jou

Philadelphia, PA
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    At the intersection of innovative design and sustainability lies my passion for creating products that not only captivate users but also foster a healthier planet. Guided by a philosophy of servant leadership and ethical responsibility, I believe that purposeful design can transform industries while respecting environmental and social impact. This commitment shapes every decision I make as a design executive and educator.

    With extensive experience spanning industrial design, packaging, UX, product development, and sustainability, I specialize in leading global teams that deliver innovative, user-centered solutions. My expertise includes sustainable and accessible product transformations, visual brand language development, design strategy, and design management that align cross-functional teams around shared goals. I bring a comprehensive toolkit of skills in building cohesive cultures, driving operational excellence, and embedding accessibility, diversity, ethics, and environmental stewardship into new product development.

    Among my proudest achievements are building and leading Comcast’s global Industrial and Packaging Design team, launching multi-award-winning hardware including Emmy and Red Dot recognized products, and initiating key sustainability training programs that influence corporate social responsibility on a global scale. As an Aspen Ideas Fellow and panelist with industry organizations, I continue to contribute thought leadership alongside fostering growth and innovation within local design education institutions.

    I am eager to collaborate with organizations looking to build impactful, sustainable products and design cultures that embrace innovation with purpose. Whether it’s advancing product ethics, scaling design operations, or mentoring emerging talent, my goal is to unlock new opportunities for meaningful design-driven growth. Let’s connect to explore how we can shape the future of user experience and industrial design together.

  • Education
    • Solidworks 'Blackbelt' Certification
      DASI
      2009 - 2009
    • BFA ID Industrial Design
      College for Creative Studies
      1995 - 1999
  • Experience
    • Adjunct Faculty
      Drexel University
      Philadelphia, PA
      Sep 2015 - Present (10 years 9 months)
      In addition to working at Comcast, I teach Product Design students traditional and advanced visual communications techniques.
    • Associate Creative Director
      Comcast
      Philadelphia, PA
      Feb 2013 - Present (13 years 4 months)
      Hired as Comcast’s first Industrial Designer to modernize their hardware, develop product development processes, and define best practices to create a consistent and robust design language across customer touchpoints. Built and lead an award-winning hardware design team with a focus on culture, courage, trust, professional development, and entrepreneurship.
    • Senior Industrial Designer
      Axis Design
      Austin, TX
      Nov 2009 - Jan 2013 (3 years 2 months)
      Responsible for developing internal product initiatives, expanding the client list in new product categories with support from New Business Development. Lead projects from initial concept sketches through final Solidworks ID CAD and Design Guideline documentation. Facilitated brainstorming sessions to discover game-changing product ideas for existing and emerging markets. Managed internship program and mentored new hires.
    • Industrial Designer
      Freelance
      Detroit, MI
      Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
      Collaboratively developed toy, medical, and electronics concepts for clients showcasing their innovative technologies, proprietary processes, and brand while maintaining project quotes, budgets, and invoicing. Clients include Tonka, Homedics, InkLogix, and Fluid Motion Theater & Film.
    • Lead Industrial Designer
      General Motors
      Warren, MI
      2008 - 2009 (1 year)
      Created and maintained SOWs and budgets, met with partners, and allocated design resources to new projects. Led a lean team with productivity 3X its size. Implemented these practices into the operating model for GM’s internal Global Underhood Appearance Studio that opened in 2008. Created 14 jobs and an additional $6.4 million in new revenue over 4 years.
    • Industrial Design Manager
      JCIM
      Auburn Hills, MI
      2001 - 2008 (7 years)
      Managed GM Accessory Design and JCIM Commercial Development Studios Created new product development processes for automotive underhood, exterior, and interior systems emphasizing plastic molding processes, brand, and part simplification. Preserved approved themes, surface quality, and functionality from initial sketch through production by working iteratively with GM Design and Engineering as the lead underhood designer on the Full Size Truck and Mid-Size CUV programs.
    • Adjunct Faculty
      Wayne State University
      Detroit, MI
      2000 - 2008 (8 years)
      Taught Advanced VisCom and Transportation Design. Directed a Sabic Innovative Plastics/CarDesignNews-sponsored sustainability vehicle design project.
    • Adjunct Faculty
      College for Creative Studies
      Detroit, MI
      May 2003 - Dec 2003 (7 months)
      Developed a curriculum emphasizing the design process, theory, sketching, and form development. Led an ArvinMeritor sponsored project to design automotive interiors using optimized manufacturing processes.
    • Freelance Industrial Designer
      Henry Dreyfuss and Associates
      Warren, MI
      2000 - 2000
      Worked in teams to develop a heavy machinery communication system with scrutiny to usability, aesthetics, and DFA/DFM. Developed three products from concept to feasible mockups in 1.5 months on-budget.
    • Industrial Designer
      Lear Corporation
      Southfield, MI
      1999 - 2000 (1 year)
      Designed interior systems for production, and advanced design studios. Led the interior design of the Dan Webb SportTrac hotrod debuted at the 2000 SEMA Show. Appointed Youth Market expert-created stimuli in real-time during focus groups and attended Eureka Ranch session for Gen-Y Product Innovation.
  • Awards

    21 Patents Issued

    Six iF Design Awards

    Emmy Award, Comcast Voice Remote

    Three Red Dot Awards

    Learning Curves, Featured Industrial Designer

    Core77, 2011 Featured Industrial Designer

    The Eye and the Auto, 2011 Featured Artist

    SEMA Best in Show, 2000 Dan Webb SportTrac

  • Affiliations

    IDSA

  • Industries
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Social Impact
    • Sustainability
    • Transportation
    • Education
  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • CAD Design
    • Industrial Design
    • Product Design
    • Product Development
    • Sketching
    • SolidWorks
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    @michaeljou, member since 2001
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