Harm Hogenbirk
Harm is a partner and co-founder of Pilotfish. In his 25+ years as a creative lead designer with the company, he has specialised in the automotive, logistic and medical markets and led projects for BMW, Claas, Continental, Ferrari, Moog, and Mercedes-Benz Group.
He is a requested speaker at international design conferences and a jury member of various international design competitions.
Recent articles by the Author
From Prototype to Production: Why an Integrated Product Development Partner Makes the Difference
Discover why successful hardware products require more than great technology. Learn how an integrated product development approach reduces risk, accelerates time-to-market, and transforms prototypes into scalable, production-ready products.
What to Expect from Working with an Industrial Design Consultancy
Industrial design today goes far beyond styling. It is a structured process that connects user needs, engineering, and manufacturing. This article explains how modern design consultancies work and what companies can expect when developing complex products.
Why XR in Healthcare Isn’t Scaling (And What Actually Works)
XR has moved from experimentation to real clinical use, improving training, surgery, and therapy. Yet adoption across healthcare systems remains uneven. This article explores where XR delivers real value, why scaling is difficult, and what it takes to implement it successfully.