Chris Hedges

Chris Hedges has a diverse range of work experience in product design and engineering. Starting in 2006, they worked as an Architect's Technician at MBH Partnership, where they developed their AutoCAD skills and conducted feasibility studies for Tesco outlets. In 2009, they worked as a Design Technician at the University of the West of England, where they worked on various projects and developed a security product to prevent theft. From 2010 to 2011, they co-founded a creative design agency called PinkLime, specializing in brand and user-centered product design. Chris then worked as a Product Designer at Innovate Design from 2011 to 2012, where they developed clients' ideas into visualized product forms. At Dyson from 2012 to 2015, Chris served as a Design Engineer, designing the AM06 Dyson Air Multiplier fan and managing a team of design engineers. From 2015 to 2017, they worked at DKB Household UK Ltd as a Product Designer and later as a Senior Product Designer, overseeing the technical output of the product design team. Since 2017, Chris has been working at SharkNinja, starting as a Senior Product Design Engineer and being promoted to roles such as Senior Engineering Manager and Design Director. Chris currently holds the position of Vice President Design & Engineering.

Chris Hedges earned a 1st Class BSc Hons degree in Product Design Technology from the University of the West of England, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.