Karim Rashid

Innovative Designer, Award-Winning Artist, Global Brand Consultant

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Karim Rashid Biography

Karim Rashid is a top innovation keynote speaker and one of the most prolific designers of his generation. With over 3000 designs in production and more than 300 awards to his credit, his work spans over 35 countries. As a celebrated cultural and industrial designer, Rashid's projects are known for their innovative, forward-looking, and strikingly colorful character. His diverse design work includes not only furniture and fashion but also extends to products for various well-known brands.

Rashid's award-winning designs feature iconic items such as the "Garbo" waste can and "Oh Chair" for Umbra, as well as sophisticated interiors like the Morimoto restaurant in Philadelphia and the Semiramis Hotel in Athens. He has forged successful collaborations with high-profile clients, creating designs for Method, Dirt Devil, Artemide, Magis, Citibank, Hyundai, LaCie, Samsung, Veuve Clicquot, and Swarovski. These partnerships underscore his ability to blend design excellence with commercial success.

Rashid's contributions to the design world are recognized in 20 permanent collections, and his work is regularly exhibited in galleries around the globe. He is a perennial recipient of prestigious awards including the Red Dot award, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design award, I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review, and IDSA Industrial Design Excellence award. Rashid has authored several influential books, including "Design Your Self," "Digipop," and his latest monograph "KarimSpace," which showcases 36 of his interior architecture designs. In addition to his professional pursuits, he enjoys engaging with music as a DJ, exploring his interests in art and fashion. Rashid holds honorary doctorates from the Ontario College of Art & Design and Corcoran College of Art & Design, reflecting his significant contributions to the field of design.

As a frequent guest speaker at universities and conferences, Rashid emphasizes the vital role of design in shaping our daily lives, advocating for a future where design is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of human experience.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Karim Rashid Videos

  • The future of work with Karim Rashid - People or square footage ...
  • Karim Rashid: the secrets of industrial design with HP Latex Printing ...
  • Karim Rashid "Design is Everything" - YouTube

Karim Rashid Books

  • KarimSpace: The Interior Design and Architecture of Karim Rashid
    KarimSpace: The Interior Design and Architecture of Karim Rashid
  • Design Your Self: Rethinking the Way You Live, Love, Work, and Play
    Design Your Self: Rethinking the Way You Live, Love, Work, and Play
  • Digipop
    Digipop
  • Karim Rashid: Evolution
    Karim Rashid: Evolution
  • International Design Yearbook 18
    International Design Yearbook 18
  • Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World
    Karim Rashid: I Want to Change the World

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Karim Rashid is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Karim Rashid for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Karim Rashid generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeff Speck, Matthew Luhn, Cesar Kuriyama, Carlo Ratti and Ross Lovegrove. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karim Rashid for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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