Luke Ryan – Industrial & Product Designer (Medical Devices & Plastics) I am an experienced industrial and product designer with over six years of expertise in developing medical devices, wearable sensors, and injection-moulded plastic products. With a Master’s in Medical Device Design, a BSc in Product Design, and a Diploma in UX Design, I bring a strong mix of technical, creative, and human-centred design skills. My background spans the full design process—from concept development and CAD modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) through to technical drawings, prototyping, and manufacturing handover. I have extensive experience designing injection-moulded components, working with suppliers on tooling, and ensuring products are both user-friendly and cost-effective. Key strengths include: 2D/3D design, CAD modelling, and rendering (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Keyshot) Knowledge of plastics, mould design, and manufacturing processes Human-centred design, usability testing, and workflow optimisation Prototyping (physical and digital) to validate designs early Material selection, CMF consistency, and supplier collaboration I have worked with hospitals, clinicians, and international teams across Europe and the USA, creating products that improve usability, ergonomics, and patient outcomes. My approach combines creativity with technical rigour to deliver designs that are practical, safe, and ready for production. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced projects and bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality, market-ready designs.

Luke Ryan

Luke Ryan – Industrial & Product Designer (Medical Devices & Plastics) I am an experienced industrial and product designer with over six years of expertise in developing medical devices, wearable sensors, and injection-moulded plastic products. With a Master’s in Medical Device Design, a BSc in Product Design, and a Diploma in UX Design, I bring a strong mix of technical, creative, and human-centred design skills. My background spans the full design process—from concept development and CAD modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) through to technical drawings, prototyping, and manufacturing handover. I have extensive experience designing injection-moulded components, working with suppliers on tooling, and ensuring products are both user-friendly and cost-effective. Key strengths include: 2D/3D design, CAD modelling, and rendering (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Keyshot) Knowledge of plastics, mould design, and manufacturing processes Human-centred design, usability testing, and workflow optimisation Prototyping (physical and digital) to validate designs early Material selection, CMF consistency, and supplier collaboration I have worked with hospitals, clinicians, and international teams across Europe and the USA, creating products that improve usability, ergonomics, and patient outcomes. My approach combines creativity with technical rigour to deliver designs that are practical, safe, and ready for production. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced projects and bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality, market-ready designs.

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Luke Ryan – Industrial & Product Designer (Medical Devices & Plastics)

I am an experienced industrial and product designer with over six years of expertise in developing medical devices, wearable sensors, and injection-moulded plastic products. With a Master’s in Medical Device Design, a BSc in Product Design, and a Diploma in UX Design, I bring a strong mix of technical, creative, and human-centred design skills.

My background spans the full design process—from concept development and CAD modelling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) through to technical drawings, prototyping, and manufacturing handover. I have extensive experience designing injection-moulded components, working with suppliers on tooling, and ensuring products are both user-friendly and cost-effective.

Key strengths include:

2D/3D design, CAD modelling, and rendering (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Keyshot)

Knowledge of plastics, mould design, and manufacturing processes

Human-centred design, usability testing, and workflow optimisation

Prototyping (physical and digital) to validate designs early

Material selection, CMF consistency, and supplier collaboration

I have worked with hospitals, clinicians, and international teams across Europe and the USA, creating products that improve usability, ergonomics, and patient outcomes. My approach combines creativity with technical rigour to deliver designs that are practical, safe, and ready for production.

I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced projects and bring a strong track record of delivering high-quality, market-ready designs.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Design Engineer (Medical) at Stryker
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led design for medical devices, ergonomics, usability of handheld instruments and surgical consoles; led CCD workshops; conducted usability studies with hundreds of clinicians; secured funding for development and trials.
Design Consultant - Medical at St. James Hospital
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Prototyping; CAD & Rendering; UX/UI; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams; installation, commissioning, validation, testing of high-priority projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical at DePuy Synthes
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Designed and improved ergonomics and usability, medical implants packaging; led manufacturing processes improvements; prototyped and tested.
Senior Industrial Design Engineer - Medical at Stryker
October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Led design initiatives for medical devices, collaborated with clinicians and cross-functional teams across locations; designed handheld instruments and surgical consoles; led usability studies and prototyping; awarded for design excellence.
Design Consultant - Medical at St. James Hospital
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
Prototyping, CAD & Rendering, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on installation, commissioning, validation, and testing of high-priority projects.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical at DePuy Synthes
October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Worked on medical implants packaging and manufacturing processes; led meetings, coordinated with vendors; designed prototypes; validated machining processes; contributed to sustainability efforts.

Education

Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
M.Sc. Medical Device Design at National College of Art and Design, Ireland
August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
B.Sc. Product Design & Technology at University of Limerick
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2025
B.S.c. Product Design & Technology at University of Limerick
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2019
M.Sc. Medical Device Design at National College of Art and Design, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2024
Certificate in Customer Centered Design Thinking at Leading Edge Group
July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Certificate Essentials of Gathering Insights at Western Michigan University
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Qualifications

Customer-Centered Design Thinking
July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025
Essentials of Gathering Insights
June 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Instruments division peer-nominated global industrial designer of the year award
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Winner of Stryker R&D design challenge
January 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025
CCD workshops leader training
July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Education

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

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