Industrial Designer | Product Development from Concept to Market I design products that work. With experience ranging from patented security devices to luxury watches (Panerai), I specialise in ergonomics, material innovation, and full-cycle development. I combine 3D design expertise (Rhino, Fusion 360) with hands-on prototyping to deliver market-ready solutions. Whether you need product strategy, UX refinement, or rapid iteration—let's build something exceptional together.

Karim Issa

Industrial Designer | Product Development from Concept to Market I design products that work. With experience ranging from patented security devices to luxury watches (Panerai), I specialise in ergonomics, material innovation, and full-cycle development. I combine 3D design expertise (Rhino, Fusion 360) with hands-on prototyping to deliver market-ready solutions. Whether you need product strategy, UX refinement, or rapid iteration—let's build something exceptional together.

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Industrial Designer | Product Development from Concept to Market
I design products that work. With experience ranging from patented security devices to luxury watches (Panerai), I specialise in ergonomics, material innovation, and full-cycle development. I combine 3D design expertise (Rhino, Fusion 360) with hands-on prototyping to deliver market-ready solutions. Whether you need product strategy, UX refinement, or rapid iteration—let’s build something exceptional together.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Founder & Designer at Biface Studio
January 1, 2024 - Present
Physical product design, branding, websites and visual content for concerts. Collaboration with French Tech startups on innovative products. Complete project management, from initial research through prototyping to market launch.
Project Manager / Lead Designer at High'tems Group
January 1, 2024 - Present
Management of the development of a patented domestic security device. User research, prototyping and testing. Brand identity definition and art direction.
Product Designer at PANERAI
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design of watch straps in partnership with the brand. Work on ergonomics, style and material innovation.
UX & Interaction Designer at Laclarée
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Optimisation of ergonomics and user experience for variable correction glasses. Usage and interaction studies, prototyping and testing.
Art Director at Orphée Opera Gluck/Berlioz
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Creation and direction of the visual universe for the performance. Design of graphic and scenographic materials.
Design & Prototyping Consultant at FabLabMastic – University of Grenoble
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Support for student, research and startup projects in prototype development.
FabManager Assistant at FabLab La Martinière
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Support for students and professionals in their manufacturing projects. Prototyping and experimentation with various materials and techniques.

Education

M2 Innovation Design Engineering, specialising in Interaction Design at Arts et Métiers Paris
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
DSAA Product, Uses and Services at La Martinière Diderot Lyon
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree Sciences and Design (Physics) at University Grenoble-Alpes
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
First Year Common Studies in Healthcare at University Grenoble-Alpes
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Scientific Baccalaureate OIB (English) at CSI Grenoble
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet