Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid
Rashid (2016)
Born1960 (age 63–64)
Cairo, Egypt
Alma materCarleton University
OccupationIndustrial Designer
Known forIndustrial design of plastic consumer products
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Karim Rashid (born 1960) is an Egyptian-born and Canadian-raised industrial designer. His designs encompass a wide range of products, including luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity, and packaging. According to Time magazine, Rashid is hailed as the "most famous industrial designer in all the Americas" and the "Prince of Plastic" for his innovative work.[1][2][3] He is primarily located in New York City but also maintains offices in Belgrade, Miami, and India.[4][5]

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  2. ^ Velocci, Cristina. "Office tour: Karim Rashid". TimeOut. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24.
  3. ^ Daubs, Katie (2016-05-15). "Karim Rashid's message: lose the fear and face the future". The Toronto Star. ISSN 0319-0781. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  4. ^ "Karim Rashid's new home is fun yet practical". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  5. ^ Casamonti, Marco; Andreini, Laura (2014). Karim Rashid – From the beginning. issuu.com: Forma Edizioni. p. 7.