Dhaval Thakkar

Dhaval Thakkar is an experienced design professional currently serving as an Innovation Concept Creator at Vibram Group since October 2021. Previously, Dhaval participated in notable programs at PENSOLE Academy, including the Foot Locker presents Designing with Sole initiative and the Allbirds x PENSOLE Better Responsible Design Program, focusing on footwear design and sustainability. Earlier experience includes roles as an Industrial Designer at Soulo, where the emphasis was on improving products for seniors, and as a Design Consultant for Oboz Footwear, specializing in design visualization. Dhaval's background also includes internships at CALIFORNIA MODEL AND DESIGN GROUP, INC. and Clayroom Inc., as well as design roles at 909 Creative/United Front and Offsite. Dhaval holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial and Product Design from California College of the Arts, earned between 2017 and 2020.