Louis Filosa is an industrial designer who balances good design practices with being commercially-minded to execute iconic products. He draws from 15 years of expertise in the comprehensive industrial design process across lighting, CPG, consumer hardware, furniture, beauty, luxury, outdoor, fitness and oral care industries. He is the owner of the his own independent design studio and the director of industrial design at Smart Design in Brooklyn, NY.

Driven by the ethos of “simplicity with soul”, he strives to simplify the often complex products we use everyday and inject them with an identifiable personality and improved function to fall in love with. Understanding consumer mindsets and business needs have led to several of his products producing millions of dollars in revenue for his clients.

He has been mentored by some of the biggest names in industrial design like Karim Rashid, Marcel Wanders, Michael Graves and Smart Design. This experience allowed him to see how some of the best people practice design, and how to formulate his own unique approach.

Past + Current clients include:
Gantri, Quip, Restful, Gatorade, Method Home, CB2, BoConcept, Babyganics, Paul Mitchell, Lamborghini, Paris Baguette, Menu, Rodina Lighting, Arlo Hotels, Babyganics and EOS.

Design Awards include:
Red Dot Awards, Good Design Awards, A’ Design Awards, Dieline Awards, Interior Design Best of Year Awards, Spark Awards, Pentawards, AHEAD Americas Awards, BUILD Interior Design Awards, Wallpaper* Magazine Awards