My Name Is Ian Barr

I’m an Industrial Designer focused on creating projects that address people’s emotional and qualitative needs. Coming from a fine arts background, I embrace innovation by challenging conventional norms, exploring fresh ideas and always asking why. I hold a BFA in Interior Architecture and Masters in Industrial Design.

    • Fine Arts By Commission (2016)

    • BFA Interior Architecture (2017 - 2021)

    • Design Research Internship (2022)

    • Industrial Design Lead (2023 - 2024)

    • Masters In Industrial Design (2021 - 2024)

    • Sketch + Ideation

    • Human Centered Design

    • User & Market Research

    • User Experience

    • Prototyping & CMF

    • Winner of IDSA District Graduate Student Merit Award | 2024

    • ASU Design Excellence Award | 2022

    • Winner of IIDA Northern Pacific Design Charette (Local Chapter) 2020

Key Projects

MedAire

Aviation Medical Kit | Softgoods

A partnership between MedAire and Luminosity Lab granted myself and 3 others to deliver a full redesign of two of their medical aviation kits.

As One

As One is a playful interactive communication device for people in long distance relationships.

Long Distance Interaction

Safe Return

Safe Return is a way finding device targeted at keeping hikers calm and level headed if they find themselves lost.

Way Finding Device

Industrial Design

UX | Architecture

Playground