I'm Mai Magdy Mostafa, a detail-oriented industrial designer specializing in product innovation, human-centered design, and sustainable solutions. My work spans concept creation, prototyping, and collaboration with startups and universities to transform ideas into tangible, user-friendly products. I thrive at the intersection of technology and design, with a passion for emerging tools and materials. I have a proven track record in academic support, startup development, and winning competition designs, and I actively contribute to the design community through IDC and mentorship.

Mai Magdy Mostafa Mahmoud

I'm Mai Magdy Mostafa, a detail-oriented industrial designer specializing in product innovation, human-centered design, and sustainable solutions. My work spans concept creation, prototyping, and collaboration with startups and universities to transform ideas into tangible, user-friendly products. I thrive at the intersection of technology and design, with a passion for emerging tools and materials. I have a proven track record in academic support, startup development, and winning competition designs, and I actively contribute to the design community through IDC and mentorship.

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I’m Mai Magdy Mostafa, a detail-oriented industrial designer specializing in product innovation, human-centered design, and sustainable solutions. My work spans concept creation, prototyping, and collaboration with startups and universities to transform ideas into tangible, user-friendly products.

I thrive at the intersection of technology and design, with a passion for emerging tools and materials. I have a proven track record in academic support, startup development, and winning competition designs, and I actively contribute to the design community through IDC and mentorship.

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Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Raseel Gifts – Saudi Arabia – Remote
August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Designing and developing innovative gift products tailored to Saudi market preferences, creating 3D models, technical drawings, and renderings to support product development.
Teaching Assistant at the Industrial Design Department at Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
November 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted in delivering lectures and workshops, supervised student projects, and provided design feedback.
Founder at Industrial Design Community – IDC
October 1, 2024 - Present
Built a global platform for students and professionals in industrial design, organized workshops, collaborations, and project showcases.
Industrial Designer at ReGro – Sustainable Agriculture Startup
July 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Designed compact indoor farming systems for herbs and microgreens, integrating sustainable materials and intuitive user experience. The company was a finalist at the Green Product Award 2025 during Dutch Design Week.
Industrial Designer at THRR – Saudi Arabia (Remote)
October 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Designed multi-industry products with a focus on innovation and usability.
Industrial Designer at Eagles International for Defense Systems
July 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led design of armored vehicles and bulletproof glass systems, operated CNC cutting and lamination machines, optimized production efficiency and sustainability.
Freelance Industrial Designer at Start Point Corp.
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Designed stands, tables, and brand-aligned product displays, creating concepts aligned with retail space identity.
Furniture Designer at Wood and Metal Egypt – WAME
December 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Designed ergonomic and trend-driven furniture for manufacturing, conducted competitor analysis and user research.
Freelance Designer at Pixels Advertising Services
December 1, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Designed the full mechanism for a campaign kit for Fawry’s “myfawry yellowcard”.
Industrial Design Intern at 3 Brothers for Lighting
September 30, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Product Design & UI/UX Intern at Decorative Glass
September 30, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Product Design Intern at Simplex CNC
October 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Paint & Restoration Intern at CMB Group
February 28, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Industrial Designer at Raseel Gifts
August 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and developed innovative gift products tailored to Saudi market preferences. Created 3D models, technical drawings, and renderings to support product development.
Teaching Assistant at Industrial Design Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
November 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted in delivering lectures and workshops. Supervised student projects and provided design feedback.
Founder at Industrial Design Community – IDC
October 1, 2024 - Present
Built a global platform for students and professionals in industrial design. Organized workshops, collaborations, and project showcases.
Industrial Designer at ReGro – Sustainable Agriculture Startup
July 31, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Designed compact indoor farming systems for herbs and microgreens. Integrated sustainable materials and intuitive UX. Contributed to the company's finalist status at the Green Product Award 2025, Dutch Design Week.
Industrial Designer at THRR – Saudi Arabia (Remote)
October 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Designed multi-industry products focusing on innovation and usability.
Industrial Designer at Eagles International for Defense Systems
July 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Led design of armored vehicles and bulletproof glass systems. Operated CNC cutting and lamination machines. Optimized production efficiency and sustainability.
Freelance Industrial Designer at Start Point Corp.
January 31, 2024 - September 5, 2025
Designed stands, tables, and brand-aligned product displays. Created concepts aligned with retail space identity.
Furniture Designer at Wood and Metal Egypt – WAME
December 31, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Designed ergonomic and trend-driven furniture for manufacturing. Conducted competitor analysis and user research.
Freelance Designer at Pixels Advertising Services
December 31, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Designed the full mechanism for a campaign kit for Fawry’s “myfawry yellowcard”.
Industrial Design Intern at 3 Brothers for Lighting
September 30, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Product Design & UI/UX Intern at Decorative Glass
September 30, 2022 - September 5, 2025
Product Design Intern at Simplex CNC
October 31, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Paint & Restoration Intern at CMB Group
February 28, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Teaching Assistant at Industrial Design Department, Helwan University
November 1, 2024 - Present
Assist in delivering lectures and workshops; supervise student projects and provide design feedback.
Industrial Designer at ReGro – Sustainable Agriculture Startup
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Designed compact indoor farming systems for herbs and microgreens; integrated sustainable materials and intuitive UX.
Industrial Designer at THRR
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Designed multi-industry products with a focus on innovation and usability.
Freelance Industrial Designer at Start Point Corp
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Designed stands, tables, and brand-aligned product displays; created concepts aligned with retail space identity.
Industrial Design Intern at Simplex CNC
June 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Industrial design internship; supported CNC-related design tasks.
Industrial Designer at Raseel Gifts – Saudi Arabia (Remote)
August 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Designing and developing innovative gift products tailored to Saudi market preferences. Creating 3D models, technical drawings, and renderings to support product development.

Education

B.A. in Industrial Design at Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Maker Diploma – Fab Lab Egypt Innovation and prototyping program
July 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Product Lab – Coventry University The Knowledge Hub Universities "From Idea to Startup" Program – EV Ecosystem Focus
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Design Summer School DSS’22 Product Design, Furniture Design, Materials, Contracting
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Online Courses: Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, KeyShot
June 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Maker Diploma – Fab Lab Egypt Innovation and prototyping program
July 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Product Lab – Coventry University The Knowledge Hub Universities 'From Idea to Startup' Program – EV Ecosystem Focus
January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Design Summer School DSS’22 Product Design, Furniture Design, Materials, Contracting
August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Online Courses: Adobe Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, KeyShot
June 1, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Finalist - Green Product Award - Dutch Design Week ( ReGro )
January 1, 2025 - December 4, 2025
Runner-Up - Cairo Designathon (Cairo Design Week )
January 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Participant - Designed in Egypt Competition (TFCDC)
January 1, 2023 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Agriculture & Mining, Retail, Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services