Paul Hatch opened TEAMS Design in Chicago in 1998, the first satellite of the German firm founded in 1956. TEAMS Design now has five branches worldwide, over 90 industrial designers and has received over 1000 Design awards. The firm works with many global corporations including Bosch, Chrysler, Honeywell, Jarden, and Bissell. TEAMS Design is known for designing entire product lines and Product Strategies that strengthen brands in local and international markets.
Paul has spoken at many conferences around the world. In August 2013 Paul was Chair of the International Conference for IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America), which featured speakers such as Dean Kamen, Jonathan Ive and Microsoft’s Bill Buxton.
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Together with Deana McDonagh he was responsible for creating the IDSA books Impact, the Synergy of Technology, Business and Design and REALIZE – Design Means Business in 2005 and 2006. He is also known for founding and running an “extreme debate” event called Fight Club, which was also filmed as a pilot for a TV show.
Wikipedia lists Paul as having 29 patents and 30 design awards. In April 2009, Hatch was the third design professional ever to be awarded the IDSA Midwest Honors for Outstanding Achievement.
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