I am a multidisciplinary design engineer with 4 years of experience, driven by a passion for user-centered, humanitarian, and biophilic design. I strive to create inclusive and sustainable solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and improve well-being, sustainability, and quality of life. I am committed to designing products and environments that foster healthier, more equitable futures for all. In my work, I combine engineering rigor with user insights to deliver tangible improvements across healthcare, education, and manufacturing. I value collaboration, empathy, and sustainable impact, and I continually seek opportunities to mentor others and advance human-centered design practices.…

Justin Kristian Mako

I am a multidisciplinary design engineer with 4 years of experience, driven by a passion for user-centered, humanitarian, and biophilic design. I strive to create inclusive and sustainable solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and improve well-being, sustainability, and quality of life. I am committed to designing products and environments that foster healthier, more equitable futures for all. In my work, I combine engineering rigor with user insights to deliver tangible improvements across healthcare, education, and manufacturing. I value collaboration, empathy, and sustainable impact, and I continually seek opportunities to mentor others and advance human-centered design practices.…

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I am a multidisciplinary design engineer with 4 years of experience, driven by a passion for user-centered, humanitarian, and biophilic design. I strive to create inclusive and sustainable solutions that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and improve well-being, sustainability, and quality of life. I am committed to designing products and environments that foster healthier, more equitable futures for all.

In my work, I combine engineering rigor with user insights to deliver tangible improvements across healthcare, education, and manufacturing. I value collaboration, empathy, and sustainable impact, and I continually seek opportunities to mentor others and advance human-centered design practices.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Medical Technology Research Intern at RED MedTech
October 25, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Performing in-depth market research to identify and profile leading medical technology design companies across the United Kingdom. Analyzing and reporting on emerging product design trends, technological innovations, and industry developments within the MedTech sector. Compiling a structured database of key market players, detailing their specialisations, product offerings, and contact information. Synthesising findings into clear, actionable insights and presenting them to senior leadership in weekly review meetings to inform decision-making.
Mechanical Design Engineer at Global Design Humanitarian Centred Group Project
June 1, 2025 - September 7, 2025
Field research to evaluate clean water scarcity and groundwater extraction infrastructure. Facilitated Scrum meetings, designed mechanical parts in SolidWorks for a pedal-powered groundwater pump, generated GA drawings with GD&T, and conducted risk assessments with key control measures.
UX/UI Designer at CJEL
September 1, 2024 - September 7, 2025
Led a small design team and collaborated with web developers to align visuals with user interactions. Standardized design systems, redesigned user flows for intuitive navigation, and validated prototypes through expert user testing. Achieved cohesive project delivery and improved user satisfaction.
Industrial Designer at Innovation and Entrepreneurship
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Contributed to comprehensive user research and release data surveys to investigate productivity levels in remote environments. Manufactured high fidelity prototypes utilising additive manufacturing of a sensory productivity pod. Designed a fully functioning professional website and a user interface mock up for the ‘PlanIT Tool App’ on Figma. Constructed a panoramic business model canvas to portray the lifecycle of the product.
Product Development Designer at The Living Lab
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Facilitated in-depth user research to investigate the experience of social camouflaging, uncovering latent user needs that directly inspired the functional requirements and design goals for a bio-inspired tactile toy. Manufactured mid fidelity prototypes with subtractive and additive manufacturing processes to produce silicone rubber moulds of jellyfish tentacle components. Designed 3D CAD models for rapid prototyping to iteratively test and refine product anthropometrics. Engineered a 'JellyPal' MVP with integrated pneumatic technology to deliver calibrated pressure for sensory regulation.
R&D Assistant at Harvstan Hybrid
July 1, 2023 - Present
Researched cost optimization of electrification, low-carbon technologies, and PV panels; produced visual reports with CAD drawings. Worked in agile teams, participated in scrum, managed quotes for installations, and supported inclusive projects through targeted sensory augmentation research.
Manufacturing Design Engineer at Brompton Bike Accessory Project
November 1, 2022 - September 7, 2025
Conducted primary and secondary research to devise user maps and personas for Brompton bike safety. Determined user requirements and applied anthropometric data for biomechanical force analysis of a snap-fit component. Modeled the LumaPath indicator in SolidWorks, performed FEA to simulate impact forces with iterative material selection, and conducted injection molding simulations to identify sink marks, air traps, and weld lines. Applied DFA and GD&T principles to optimize part for mass production; developed low-fidelity prototypes to test DFA concepts.
Sales Assistant at Poundstretcher Harlow Town
May 1, 2021 - September 7, 2025
Replenished stock and maintained product availability, delivering excellent customer service and assisting in merchandising and store operations.

Education

MEng Global Design Engineering at The Engineering Design Institute
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025
BTEC Civil Engineering at Harlow College
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Exchange Program - Human Centred Design at University of New South Wales
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025

Qualifications

CSWA certification
January 11, 2030 - September 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Other
    PlanIT - AI-powered pod and app enhancing productivity
    This project consisted of designing a product to help remote workers and students to focus whilst working. The PlanIT Pod - a multisensory ornament designed to enhance users’ productivity by adapting their environment accordingly using evidence-based research, stimulating various senses, and improving cognitive functioning. The PlanIT Tool - an AI powered app to track productivity levels and utilised as a time management tool. Portfolio CAD Solidworks Figma UI UX…