MITCHELL HEINRICH
Intro
I design with purpose—crafting thoughtful solutions for people and the planet. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve led teams and brought bold ideas to life across industrial design, materials science, visual design, bioengineering, digital fabrication, renewable energy and emerging technologies .
Selected Works
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Copper
Design Leadership
Studio Knife
Product Design
Checkerspot Pollinator Kit
Product Design
Compiler Cups
Product Design
Project Glass
Product Development
Bolt Threads Microsilk
Material Development
Google [x] Design Kitchen
Leadership
Best Made Co X Bolt Threads
Product Development
About
I’m a father, award-winning designer, and experienced creative lead based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m drawn to craft, materials, and charismatic objects—and I believe design is at its best when it unites form, function, purpose, and scale.
Over the years, I’ve built robots, spun spider silk, turned mushrooms into leather, empowered African entrepreneurs, designed face computers, and helped launch more than a few moonshots. Today, I’m Principal Designer at Copper, where we’re reimagining home appliances for a future beyond fossil fuels.
My work is grounded in curiosity, hands-on experimentation, and the belief that great products are born from clear intent and bold vision.
I occasionally take on advisory and consulting projects through my boutique studio what for, partnering with teams that share a strong values fit.