Daniel So

PRODUCT DESIGN JUROR

Daniel is the Principal Designer of Particle Design Studio, with over 18 years of experience developing complex hardware products across science, space, medical, agriculture and public infrastructure sectors. His work has received multiple accolades, including Good Design Awards and the Red Dot Award.

He studied Industrial Design at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), where his interest in the intersection of art and engineering began, before completing a master’s degree in Innovation Management at the Technical University of Berlin.

He established his consultancy in 2016, working with clients across Australia, Asia, the USA and Europe. This evolved into Particle Design Studio in 2024, reflecting the growth of the team and an expanded scope of work.

Alongside leading the studio, he continues to contribute to design education, periodically teaching product design at UTS.