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Luke Ryan

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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…

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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.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Life Sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 6 roles

Senior Industrial Design Engineer - Medical · StrykerOct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr

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.

Senior Industrial Design Engineer (Medical) · StrykerOct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr

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 · St. James HospitalAug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Prototyping, CAD & Rendering, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on installation, commissioning, validation, and testing of high-priority projects.

Design Consultant - Medical · St. James HospitalAug 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical · DePuy SynthesOct 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs
Mechanical Design Engineer - Medical · DePuy SynthesOct 2020 – Sep 2025 · 5 yrs

Education· 8

Professional Diploma in UX Design · UX Design Institute2024 – 2025
M.Sc. Medical Device Design · National College of Art and Design, Ireland2021 – 2025
B.Sc. Product Design & Technology · University of Limerick2019 – 2025
B.S.c. Product Design & Technology · University of Limerick2030 – 2019

Certifications and awards· 5

Customer-Centered Design Thinking2020 – 2025
Essentials of Gathering Insights2024 – 2025
Instruments division peer-nominated global industrial designer of the year award2023 – 2025
Winner of Stryker R&D design challenge2021 – 2025

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