David Ramírez Corredor

Product Designer | Innovator and teacher

As a Designer and Mechanical Engineer, I thrive at the intersection of technology, design, and engineering. I am passionate about crafting user-centered solutions across digital and physical realms. With hands-on experience as a UX/product designer, educator, and scientific photographer, I excel in interdisciplinary STEM research and am committed to fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

My expertise spans cutting-edge technologies like compliant mechanisms, soft robotics, and generative design, reinforced by a deep understanding of rigid, hyperelastic, laminar, and natural materials, including metals, polymers, and sustainable alternatives. As a product owner and lead designer, I've developed platforms that streamline complex processes and enhance user experiences. My role as an educator has empowered students to apply engineering and design thinking to create solutions inspired by nature. At the same time, my research-driven approach enables me to push boundaries in product design, from adaptive furniture to biomimetic packaging, offering innovative solutions that are both intriguing and exciting.

I’m always looking for new ways to integrate design and engineering for positive social impact, and I am dedicated to projects that prioritize sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity.

Work Experience

Education

Awards, Talks & Publications

Notable Projects

‍Since 2018, I have been refining the Schematica Product Design Process, a structured yet flexible framework that balances imagination, engineering, and business viability. This methodology was born from the need to explore creativity without premature constraints, while ensuring that technical feasibility, user experience, and market fit are addressed at the right time.
Unlike traditional linear approaches, this process is adaptive—it doesn’t assume that every project follows the same path. Instead of refining all aspects at once, I prioritize solving the biggest uncertainty first—whether it’s technical feasibility, user experience, or scalability.
Every project follows these five integrated stages:
1️⃣ Strategic Discovery → Looking beyond obvious problems to uncover opportunities in materials, structures, and business models.
2️⃣ Imagination-First Concept Development → Exploring ideas freely while ensuring at least one feasible path exists.
3️⃣ Challenge Prioritization → Identifying the riskiest unknown and solving it before committing to full refinement.
4️⃣ Adaptive Prototyping → Testing what matters most first—whether it’s mechanics, usability, or market demand.
5️⃣ Refinement & Realization → Transitioning from concept to scalable impact while keeping the core vision intact.
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This framework allows me to de-risk projects early, prevent wasted effort on unnecessary refinements, and ensure that every design decision contributes to both functionality and market success. It has been applied across physical products, digital experiences, and research-driven projects, ensuring adaptability across disciplines.