Ian Peterman
Founder & CEO, Peterman Design Firm • Peterman Design Firm
Gilbert, Arizona, United States •
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About
I bring a unique perspective to speaking engagements by combining hands-on experience in industrial design, hardware product development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable innovation. As the creator of Conscious Design™, author of *Conscious Design*, and host of the Conscious Design Podcast, I help audiences understand how profitability, sustainability, and circular design can work together to create better products and businesses. My experience as a speaker, panelist, podcast host, and pitch judge allows me to deliver engaging conversations and practical insights. Whether discussing product innovation, hardware commercialization, conscious entrepreneurship, or the circular economy, my goal is to inspire audiences with actionable ideas they can apply to their own businesses and projects.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (3)
Discover how businesses can develop profitable products while creating a positive impact on people and the planet. Ian Peterman introduces Conscious Design™, his methodology for integrating sustainability, circular economy principles, user-centered design, and commercial viability into product development. This session explores practical approaches to creating innovative products that align business growth with environmental and social responsibility.
Audience
Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Product Managers, Innovation Leaders, Industrial Designers, Engineers, Sustainability Professionals, and Corporate Executives interested in sustainable product development, circular economy principles, product innovation, and business growth.
Format
Duration
45–60 minutes
Delivery
Turning a hardware idea into a market-ready product requires more than great design. Ian Peterman shares insights from industrial design, prototyping, engineering, design for manufacturability (DFM), and product commercialization. Drawing on the Peterman Method™, this session explores how startups and established businesses can navigate product development challenges, reduce risks, and prepare innovative products for manufacturing and market launch.
Audience
Startup Founders, Entrepreneurs, Product Managers, Hardware Innovators, Engineers, Industrial Designers, Business Owners, Innovation Leaders, and Executives seeking to develop, manufacture, and commercialize physical products.
Format
Duration
45–60 minutes
Delivery
How can businesses integrate circular economy principles into product innovation without compromising profitability? Ian Peterman explores sustainable product development, circular design strategies, and the relationship between innovation, business growth, and environmental responsibility. This session offers entrepreneurs, product leaders, and businesses practical perspectives on creating products that deliver commercial value while considering long-term impact.
Audience
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders, Product Managers, Innovation Leaders, Industrial Designers, Sustainability Professionals, Corporate Executives, and Organizations interested in circular economy principles, sustainable product development, and responsible business innovation.
Format
Duration
45–60 minutes
Delivery
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