Michael Saubert

Michael Saubert is an Adjunct Lecturer at Segal Design, affiliated with Northwestern University. With a 30+ year career, he is a visionary multi-disciplinary industrial designer and creative director, known for transforming ideas into tangible innovations across fields like mobile app design and household appliances.

Education:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois
• Master's degree in Product Design and Development from Northwestern University

Research Interests:

• Human-centered design
• Concept development and industrial design
• User experience (UX/UI) and product design
• 3D printing, prototyping, and visual communication
• Creative facilitation and design management

Career Highlights:

• Leadership of the industrial design studio at Kenmore, overseeing 10 appliance product categories
• 42 patents as a prolific inventor
• 23-year US Army veteran and former Blackhawk helicopter pilot with 2,000+ flight hours
• Expertise in bridging aesthetics, functionality, and marketing environments