Stephen Chininis

Stephen Chininis is a Professor in the School of Industrial Design at Georgia Tech's College of Design. He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Design from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Cleveland Institute of Art. His professional career spans over three decades in product invention and education, with a focus on toy and housewares industries.

• Education:
• Master of Science in Industrial Design, Georgia Tech
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Industrial Design), Cleveland Institute of Art

Research interests include product conception, visualization, and development across consumer markets. He leads initiatives like Make 10 (student product incubator) and coaches Georgia Tech's CREATE-X entrepreneurship program. His work emphasizes innovation through 3D printing and micro-factory environments via his Etsy Store and Block Party Games co-founding.

• Awards:
• Parenting Magazine's 10 Best Toys
• 2001 Design Plus Award

Advising and mentorship form core aspects of his role, supporting student startups and entrepreneurial ventures. He collaborates with major clients including Mattel, Hasbro, and The Coca-Cola Company, holding over 30 patents and 100+ licensed products.

Labs/Teams: Directs Make 10 initiative and Block Party Games, exploring new product ecosystems through prototyping and micro-manufacturing.