Heather Blaikie

Heather Blaikie is an accomplished industrial designer and educator with extensive experience in product development, design strategy, and higher education. As an Adjunct Design Professor at the Academy of Art University since September 2013, Heather has taught human-centered design and 3D modeling. Heather also runs Heather Blaikie Design, offering consulting services to brands such as Steve Madden and Tiffany. A Design Strategist at Reverence Global and a Design Thinking Instructor at TiE, Heather emphasizes client-centric approaches and innovative educational practices. Previous roles include Creative Director at MacPherson's, Product Designer at SoulMind Studios, and Design Manager at Michaels Stores, where Heather contributed significantly to sales growth and brand development. Heather holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Georgia Institute of Technology and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon.