Josh Owen

The work of industrial designer and educator Josh Owen is at once simple, practical and creative. Although typologies that Owen creates are commonly described as refined, iconic or minimalist, he defines function in humanistic terms, combining clarity of purpose and functional efficacy with emotive and tactile qualities.

Owen is the President of Josh Owen LLC in Philadelphia and is an associate professor of industrial design at Philadelphia University. His projects are produced by major manufacturers and have won many awards. Owen’s work is included in museum collections, major exhibitions, numerous books on design and is regularly featured in design periodicals from around the world.