About

Michael Forbes is a multidisciplinary Product Designer and design leader with 14+ years of experience bridging physical and digital experiences across healthcare, mobility, consumer products, and emerging technology.

His work spans human-centered design, UX research, CAD and 3D prototyping, and cross-functional leadership—delivering production-ready solutions from early concept through launch. Michael specializes in transforming complex systems into intuitive, usable products by integrating deep user insight with rigorous design execution.

Across roles at Inspire Rx, Elm Park Labs, Materialise USA, Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, and Henry Ford Health System Innovations, he has led medical devices, VR training platforms, software interfaces, and future mobility concepts that balance technical feasibility, regulatory constraints, and human needs.

Michael holds multiple patents, has received an Edison Award, and was recognized in Crain’s Detroit Business “40 Under 40.” His work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and The Washington Post.