Herb Velazquez

Herb Velazquez is a Professor of Practice at the School of Industrial Design, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Principal at G Design LLC. With over 30 years of professional experience, he is a leading figure in healthcare industrial design, collaborating with global corporations like GE Healthcare and Siemens Healthcare. His work emphasizes design methods for health and wellness solutions.

Educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Master of Science in Design from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Velazquez's research focuses on advancing healthcare design thinking and innovation, particularly in medical devices and patient-centered solutions. His international recognition includes awards such as the IDSA Catalyst Award, multiple IDSA Gold Awards, the iF Best in Medical Award, and Belgium Product of the Year.

At Georgia Tech, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on design strategies for healthcare systems. His professional practice through G Design LLC further bridges academic and commercial design innovation.