Jake Maki - Industrial Design

Jake Maki is an accomplished industrial designer with extensive experience in concept development and design strategy, currently serving as a Senior Industrial Designer at Bobcat Company since 2023. Maki previously held key positions, including Industrial Design Leader at Quality Bicycle Products, where leadership of the Salsa Cycles Industrial Design Team led to the creation of innovative products that enhanced brand recognition. As Owner and Lead Industrial Designer at Mass & Matter, Maki specialized in crafting innovative product solutions for various brands. Roles at Fiskars and Chervon North America focused on guiding design teams and developing consumer-oriented products. Early career contributions at Johnson Controls included innovative advancements resulting in multiple patents, while adjunct teaching at Kendall College of Art and Design underscored a commitment to fostering new talent in the design field. Education was obtained from Kendall College of Art and Design.