Hi, I’m John Venida, an SF-based industrial designer offering tailored design services for everyone from ambitious startups to global brands, from early sketches to shipped realities. My work blends focused creative problem-solving, technology-enabled collaboration, craft, sustainability, and systems thinking across consumer tech, mobility, wellness, and emerging ventures.
I’m co-named on 7 patents, and my recent work spans AI-powered checkout, medical tech, and the CAN Go smart cane, one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023.
Now an Executive MBA candidate at USF, I help founders connect design, manufacturing and business strategy from day one. Let’s build what’s next.
I’m open to consulting, collaborations, and early-stage ventures. info@innovaidid.com
PATENTS
Accessory Coupling System — US 9,481,490
Rugged Cases for Tablets — US 9,144,279
Modular Security Apparatus — US 9,141,145
Modular Security Apparatus — EP 2 759 663
Charger (Design) — US D750,565
Charger (Design) — US D733,045
Device Case (Design) — US D724,594
Control Apparatus -- BR 10 2014 001687
Rugged Cases for Tablets — US 9,144,279
Modular Security Apparatus — US 9,141,145
Modular Security Apparatus — EP 2 759 663
Charger (Design) — US D750,565
Charger (Design) — US D733,045
Device Case (Design) — US D724,594
Control Apparatus -- BR 10 2014 001687
Security Apparatus and System -- US 2009/0183689
AWARDS
ADEX Design Excellence — Zephyr Layers Range Hood (2009)
ADEX Design Excellence — Zephyr Layers Range Hood (2009)
TIME Best Inventions — CAN Go Smart Cane (2023)*
Gold Edison Award — Mashgin Touchless Checkout (2022)*
Featured: Yanko Design — EKO Titanium SporKit
Fast Company Innovation by Design - Can Go Smart Cane (2023)
Red Dot — Black Belt Rugged Cases (2014)
iF Design Award — ThinkPad USB Secure HD (2010)
iF Design Award - SecureBack M Series (2014)
CES Best of Innovations — ThinkPad USB Secure HD (2009)
CES Innovations — SecureBack M-Series (2013)
Finalist — IHA · Shonan · Japan Design Foundation
IDSA Student Merit Award · IEEC Scholarship
iF Design Award — ThinkPad USB Secure HD (2010)
iF Design Award - SecureBack M Series (2014)
CES Best of Innovations — ThinkPad USB Secure HD (2009)
CES Innovations — SecureBack M-Series (2013)
Finalist — IHA · Shonan · Japan Design Foundation
IDSA Student Merit Award · IEEC Scholarship
Montgomery GI Bill (US Army)
* Product Recognition; Role: Industrial Design Contributor
Good Machine SF
One Hat One Hand
BC Mechanical Design & Sciton Team Members
ECCO & LG Design NYC
Gumdrop Cases / HCC Alameda CA
Techwaves / Umigo RPC
