Dana Reinisch

Dana Reinisch is an Assistant Professor in the Product Design department at Otis College of Art and Design. With over 25 years of experience in product design, she has worked across diverse industries including sports apparel, technology, and medical devices. Her career includes a decade at Nike, where she designed footwear and functional apparel for elite athletes, and consulting roles with Fortune 500 companies such as Intel, Procter & Gamble, and Hewlett-Packard.

• Bachelor of Sciences in Industrial Design, Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, California
• Bachelor of Arts, Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon

Dana's research and practice focus on innovation in consumer product design, spanning kitchen appliances, functional apparel, medical devices, and footwear. Her work emphasizes integrating new technologies into practical applications for both established corporations and emerging startups.

Scientific Awards:

• Industrial Design Magazine Design Award

Dana has held leadership roles such as Founder & Design Director at Smart Girl Design LLC and Innovation Lead at Nike Young Athletes. She has also served as a Creative Director at Rodan Active and as a design consultant for transformative startups like Knix and corporations including Whirlpool and Dial.