Dan Brown

Dan Brown is a Clinical Professor at the Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University. He has over 30 years of experience in design and product commercialization, with 15 years as a consultant, inventor, and entrepreneur. He holds a Master of Product Development (MPD) from Northwestern and has secured over 30 U.S. Utility Patents. His research focuses on health/safety training in maker spaces and how design drives competitive advantage in commercial markets.

Professional Affiliations:

• Founder/President of LoggerHead Tools
• Principal at Consul-Tech Concepts
• Affiliated with Master of Engineering Management and Product Design & Development Management programs

His work bridges academic research and industry practice, emphasizing practical application of design principles. Publications include studies on engineering education methodologies and interdisciplinary computational models in psychology and AI.

Technical Credentials:

• 30+ U.S. Utility Patents
• International design and innovation awards (specifics not disclosed)