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I'm a Creative Technologist and product realization specialist blending mechanical engineering with design to deliver tangible, user-centered experiences across the US and UAE. I lead end-to-end engineering and experiential projects, shaping scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations while turning ideas into prototypes and production-ready products. Currently based in Dubai, I run a solo practice as a Product Design Consultant and founder, helping clients from concept through production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, applying AI and data-driven insights, and growing a global network of partners to bring ambitious ideas to life.…I'm a Creative Technologist and product realization specialist blending mechanical engineering with design to deliver tangible, user-centered experiences across the US and UAE. I lead end-to-end engineering and experiential projects, shaping scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations while turning ideas into prototypes and production-ready products. Currently based in Dubai, I run a solo practice as a Product Design Consultant and founder, helping clients from concept through production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, applying AI and data-driven insights, and growing a global network of partners to bring ambitious ideas to life.

Joe Karam

Product Designer, Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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I'm a Creative Technologist and product realization specialist blending mechanical engineering with design to deliver tangible, user-centered experiences across the US and UAE. I lead end-to-end engineering and experiential projects, shaping scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations while turning ideas into prototypes and production-ready products. Currently based in Dubai, I run a solo practice as a Product Design Consultant and founder, helping clients from concept through production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, applying AI and data-driven insights, and growing a global network of partners to bring ambitious ideas to life.…I'm a Creative Technologist and product realization specialist blending mechanical engineering with design to deliver tangible, user-centered experiences across the US and UAE. I lead end-to-end engineering and experiential projects, shaping scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations while turning ideas into prototypes and production-ready products. Currently based in Dubai, I run a solo practice as a Product Design Consultant and founder, helping clients from concept through production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, applying AI and data-driven insights, and growing a global network of partners to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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I’m a Creative Technologist and product realization specialist blending mechanical engineering with design to deliver tangible, user-centered experiences across the US and UAE. I lead end-to-end engineering and experiential projects, shaping scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor negotiations while turning ideas into prototypes and production-ready products.

Currently based in Dubai, I run a solo practice as a Product Design Consultant and founder, helping clients from concept through production. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines, applying AI and data-driven insights, and growing a global network of partners to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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English

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French

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Arabic

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Work Experience

Product Design Consultant – Founder and Lead Designer at Self-employed

August 4, 2024 - Present

Leading clients through the complete product development lifecycle—from brainstorming and sketching to final production—providing technical guidance, detailed 3D models, and prototypes via additive manufacturing to test form, fit, and function; identifying suppliers and manufacturing methods to optimize performance and cost; ensuring smooth transition from prototype to production.

Creative Technologist at Digitas (Publicis Groupe)

September 1, 2023 - Present

Own end-to-end execution of engineering and experiential projects, partnering with clients (Nissan, AHB) to shape scope, schedules, budgets, and negotiations. Consult on design and development of products for internal Publicis initiatives, creating concept sketches, CAD models, high-fidelity renders, and supporting prototyping, supplier sourcing, material selection, and manufacturability. Led R&D to embed advanced technologies, data analysis, and AI tools into digital platforms for clients like Bab Rizq Jameel and Nissan.

Hardware Design Engineer at Cleo Robotics Inc.

August 1, 2023 - September 12, 2025

Created and iterated prototypes to enhance functionality and manufacturability. Partnered with the US Department of Defense to improve drone capabilities for military surveying. Designed drone components in SolidWorks, leveraging 3D printing (SLA/FDM) and carbon-fiber CNC machining; integrated high-precision sensors for data collection and CFD studies; collaborated with programming/electronics teams to ensure feasibility of designs.

Computational Design Intern at Craftnetics Inc.

August 1, 2022 - September 12, 2025

Led development of a patent-pending computational tool for automated Additive Manufacturing; created a web-based application using CAD API to streamline human-centered design processes.

Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant at California State University - Chico

December 1, 2020 - September 12, 2025

Formulated a 3D convex hull algorithm in Grasshopper; modeled CAD geometries in Rhinoceros 3D.