Franz Cerwinka is an industrial designer based in Colorado, U.S.A.

Specialized in end-to-end consumer product development.

Franz Cerwinka is an industrial designer based in Colorado, U.S.A.


Specialized in building consumer products from zero-to-one.

Master & Dynamic

2021-2025

Senior Industrial Designer

Master & Dynamic

2021-2025

Senior Industrial Designer

Master & Dynamic

2021-2025

Senior Industrial Designer

Signify

2019

Industrial Designer — Intern

Signify

2019

Industrial Designer — Intern

Signify

2019

Industrial Designer — Intern

Collaborations

Collaborations

Recognition — Reddot Design Award, CES Innovation Award, Channel Cup, Autodesk Design

Featured Work

For CHANEL — PREMIÈRE SOUND WATCH

For CHANEL - PREMIÈRE SOUND WATCH

2024

2024

Gold chain necklace with interwoven black leather. Attached is a wristwatch and matching earphones.
Portrait of a woman wearing a black shirt wearing a golden chain with earphones.

In close collaboration with Chanel, Franz and the Master & Dynamic team developed the Première Sound Watch, a multifunctional, high-fashion accessory that seamlessly integrates a necklace, watch, and in-ear monitor (IEM) earphones.

Gold chain necklace with interwoven black leather. Attached is a wristwatch and matching earphones.
Portrait of a woman wearing a black shirt wearing a golden chain with earphones.

In close collaboration with Chanel, Franz and the Master & Dynamic team developed the Première Sound Watch, a multifunctional, high-fashion accessory that seamlessly integrates a necklace, watch, and in-ear monitor (IEM) earphones.

For Lamborghini — MW75 Active noise-cancelling headphones

For Lamborghini - MW75 ANC Headphones

2024

2024

Black and white over ear headphones floating on a green gradient background

In collaboration between Master & Dynamic and Lamborghini, Franz lead the design effort to create powerful ANC headphones, inspired by the Italian super cars.

Black and white over ear headphones floating on a green gradient background

In collaboration between Master & Dynamic and Lamborghini, Franz lead the design effort to create powerful ANC headphones, inspired by the Italian super cars.

AI Powered window cleaning robot — Manta

AI Powered window cleaning robot - Manta

2025

2025

A window cleaning robot floating on a black background. The robot features a camera sensor, water jets and soft clearning brush.

Manta merges the power of artificial intelligence with robotics to help solve for one of the world’s most dangerous and repetitive jobs, high-altitude window cleaning.

A window cleaning robot floating on a black background. The robot features a camera sensor, water jets and soft clearning brush.

Manta merges the power of artificial intelligence with robotics to help solve for one of the world’s most dangerous and repetitive jobs, high-altitude window cleaning.

All-in-one Gym — ACESO

All-in-one Gym — ACESO

2025

2025

Aceso is a configurable gym platform for compact fitness spaces. Designed to be self-contained, Aceso is packed with equipment and storage for any workout.

Aceso is a configurable gym platform for compact fitness spaces. Designed to be self-contained, Aceso is packed with equipment and storage for any workout.

For Master & Dynamic — MW17 Open Earphones

For Master & Dynamic - MW17 Open Earphones

2021

2021

Partially disassembled earphones lying on a white background. The disassembled earphones expose the components inside, like circuitry and batteries.

Powerful sound, with ultimate awareness — MW17's open ear design reimagines the audio experience by keeping users connected with the outside world.

Partially disassembled earphones lying on a white background. The disassembled earphones expose the components inside, like circuitry and batteries.

Powerful sound, with ultimate awareness — MW17's open ear design reimagines the audio experience by keeping users connected with the outside world.

270° VR Camera — IRIS

270° VR Camera — IRIS

2023

2023

A camera floating on a black background. The camera features three lenses that are oriented across a 270 degree field of vision.

The rise of virtual and augmented reality headsets has created the need for consumer-level VR content creation tools. Franz envisioned Iris as a first-of-its-kind virtual reality camera that users can intuitively pick up and use.

A camera floating on a black background. The camera features three lenses that are oriented across a 270 degree field of vision.

The rise of virtual and augmented reality headsets has created the need for consumer-level VR content creation tools. Franz envisioned Iris as a first-of-its-kind virtual reality camera that users can intuitively pick up and use.

Micro mobility — Modular Cart

Micro mobility — Modular Cart

2018

2018

A modern cart with a laundry hamper attachment. The cart is positioned in front of a washing machine in a contemporary kitchen.

Modu Cart is a modular cart platform that adapts to its user’s needs. Designed to use interchangeable attachments, users can configure the cart for maximum utility. Winner of the 2018 Channel Cup competition, Modu Cart rethinks the future of micromobility in urban environments.

A modern cart with a laundry hamper attachment. The cart is positioned in front of a washing machine in a contemporary kitchen.

Modu Cart is a modular cart platform that adapts to its user’s needs. Designed to use interchangeable attachments, users can configure the cart for maximum utility. Winner of the 2018 Channel Cup competition, Modu Cart rethinks the future of micromobility in urban environments.

Future of urban commuting — PILOT

Future of urban commuting — PILOT

2021

2021

A futuristic-looking silver bicycle. The wheels on the bicycle are hollow with no spoke.

Pilot is a research and development project exploring the future of urban commuting. Pilot Bike incorporates cutting-edge technology to provide a luxurious biking experience that caters to the rising demands of the cities of tomorrow.

A futuristic-looking silver bicycle. The wheels on the bicycle are hollow with no spoke.

Pilot is a research and development project exploring the future of urban commuting. Pilot Bike incorporates cutting-edge technology to provide a luxurious biking experience that caters to the rising demands of the cities of tomorrow.

For TUMI — MW09 ANC Wireless Earphones

For TUMI - MW09 ANC Wireless Earphones

2025

2025

Black wireless earbuds floating as they exit the charging case.

In partnership with iconic travel brand, TUMI, Franz designed a set of limited edition travel earphones.

Black wireless earbuds floating as they exit the charging case.

In partnership with iconic travel brand, TUMI, Franz designed a set of limited edition travel earphones.

Roadside Companion — JUMP

Roadside Companion — JUMP

2023

2023

A multi-utility tool with an aircompressor hose attached to a car tire.

JUMP is built to be the ultimate road companion. Featuring an air compressor, jumper cables, power bank, and flashlight, JUMP is an all-in-one essential for a road trip.

A multi-utility tool with an aircompressor hose attached to a car tire.

JUMP is built to be the ultimate road companion. Featuring an air compressor, jumper cables, power bank, and flashlight, JUMP is an all-in-one essential for a road trip.

Smart Fitness — Infinity Bell

Smart Fitness — Infinity Bell

2019

2019

A modern, ergonomic kettlebell on a wooden fitness studio floor.

Infinity Bell is a smart kettlebell with improved ergonomics and hot swappable weights. It's compact design and versatility make the Infinity Bell ideal for any home workout.

A modern, ergonomic kettlebell on a wooden fitness studio floor.

Infinity Bell is a smart kettlebell with improved ergonomics and hot swappable weights. It's compact design and versatility make the Infinity Bell ideal for any home workout.

Reusable Sunscreen Bottle — Orion

Reusable Sunscreen Bottle — Orion

2024

2024

A spray sunscreen bottle. The top half is aluminum and the bottom half is a detachable cork container for refills.

Every year, millions of empty sunscreen bottles end up in an ocean or a landfill. This concept explores using wax-lined cork refills as a biodegradable alternative to plastic or aluminim. Protecting skin, and the environment.

A spray sunscreen bottle. The top half is aluminum and the bottom half is a detachable cork container for refills.
A spray sunscreen bottle. The top half is aluminum and the bottom half is a detachable cork container for refills.

Every year, millions of empty sunscreen bottles end up in an ocean or a landfill. This concept explores using wax-lined cork refills as a biodegradable alternative to plastic or aluminim. Protecting skin, and the environment.

3D Printed Chair — Singularity

3D Printed Chair — Singularity

2025

2025

A black chair in the shape of black hole on a white background.

Singularity is an exploration of material and process inspired by the gravity of an event horizon. The layers created by the 3D printing process help create subtle lines that add dimension and movement.

A black chair in the shape of black hole on a white background.

Singularity is an exploration of material and process inspired by the gravity of an event horizon. The layers created by the 3D printing process help create subtle lines that add dimension and movement.

cerwinkadesign@gmail.com

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