Meet Andrew Edge ’16 ‘19: SIGD Advisory Council Member

Edge’s work focuses on the new world of distributed and AI-assisted productivity. His forward-thinking approach on the Steelcase Ocular Collection was recognized with a Best of Neocon Gold award recently in 2023.

Before joining Steelcase, Edge honed his skills at Delve, a multidisciplinary product innovation and development firm, where he contributed to innovative solutions for the medical device industry and brands like Purell, TIKI and Abbott Laboratories.

While his professional work is highly regarded, Edge’s time at Auburn was equally formative. His thesis, titled, “Guidelines for Practical Algorithmic Design for Industrial Designers,” examined how algorithmic processes can enhance design practice. During his time on the Plains, he also engaged in partnerships with leading brands like Autodesk and Under Armour, gaining real-world experience both as a student and intern.

Edge, while enrolled SIGD’s Master of Industrial Design (MID) program, was a recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Prior to his time as an MID student, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a minor in Industrial Design.

As a member of the SIGD Advisory Council, Edge’s focus is on helping the school navigate the rapidly changing design landscape. He aims to assist SIGD with preparing students not just to participate in design, but to become design leaders.

Edge reflects fondly on his time at Auburn, citing the people and experiences that shaped his career.

“Being in design has the accompanying privilege and responsibility of your work and ideas being thrust into people’s lives,” he shared. “The more you can see, the more people you meet and understand, the better designer you’ll be.”