I am an Red Dot Award Winning industrial designer with a dual background in mechanical engineering and design. I integrate technical expertise with human-centered design methodologies to create emotionally engaging, manufacturable products. My research and professional practice focus on the intersection of design, engineering, and wellbeing, exploring how emotional and strategic thinking can enhance user experience and product impact.

Luka Janjgava

I am an Red Dot Award Winning industrial designer with a dual background in mechanical engineering and design. I integrate technical expertise with human-centered design methodologies to create emotionally engaging, manufacturable products. My research and professional practice focus on the intersection of design, engineering, and wellbeing, exploring how emotional and strategic thinking can enhance user experience and product impact.

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I am an Red Dot Award Winning industrial designer with a dual background in mechanical engineering and design. I integrate technical expertise with human-centered design methodologies to create emotionally engaging, manufacturable products.

My research and professional practice focus on the intersection of design, engineering, and wellbeing, exploring how emotional and strategic thinking can enhance user experience and product impact.

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Language

Georgian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Guest Lecturer at Georgian Technical University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Delivered lectures and supervised studio projects; courses included Industrial and Digital Product Sustainable Design Studio, Competition Projects; provided guidance on design methodology, project management, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Adjunct Professor at Georgian Technical University
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supervise students in studio projects from ideation to prototyping. Courses and activities included Industrial and Digital Product Sustainable Design Studio, Competition Projects, and workshops; guidance on design methodology, project management, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Industrial Design Team Leader at Meama LLC
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Established the design team, hired interns and advanced them to full-time positions. Led projects for vending machines, self-service coffee corners for offices and indoor public spaces, coffee capsules machines for household and HoReCa use; several products reached the market.
Industrial Designer at Meama LLC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Designed vending machines, software-based coffee capsules dispensing machine, and coffee capsules machine for household use; some products launched to the market.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Meama LLC
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Designed rotating mechanism for a custom-built, software-based coffee capsules dispensing machine and the internal structure of the device; product remained on the market for years.
Independent Entrepreneur at Self-employed / Meama LLC collaborations
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance design consultant leading projects across industrial, digital, and user-centered products; combined product development with brand strategy and identity. Key projects included an Industrial 3D Printer concept, Thermal Printing Photo Booth, Arms Workout Assistance Device, EEG Headsets and Digital App, among others.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Design at Georgian Technical University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Technology at Agricultural University of Georgia
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Red Dot Design Award
January 1, 2024 - January 29, 2026
A’Design Award
January 1, 2021 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment