Ben brings over 40 years of design expertise to his role as the Jury Lead for the 2025 Core77 Design Awards. As the co-founder of ELEVEN, a trailblazing human-centered design studio established in 1996, Ben has guided transformative innovations across industries for iconic brands such as Burton Snowboards, OXO, Herman Miller, Procter & Gamble, Whirlpool, Keurig, Polycom, Samsung, Zoll Medical, and Mass General Brigham. His leadership at ELEVEN has delivered not only award-winning designs but also measurable impact, with $1.3 billion in sales generated from licensed products.

A prolific innovator, Ben holds over 70 patents and has received prestigious honors, including IDSA/IDEA, Good Design, Red Dot, and Core77 awards. Beyond his design acumen, he co-founded Healthcare Innovation Partners, where multidisciplinary collaboration drives meaningful advancements in medical devices and healthcare solutions. His work has been celebrated in Time, Newsweek, the Wall Street Journal, and other major publications.

Ben is a passionate advocate for the power of design to address complex global challenges. He thrives on working with a diverse team of creatives at ELEVEN, who inspire him daily to envision a better future. As a frequent speaker, juror, and critic at esteemed institutions like IDSA, CES, RISD, MIT, WIT MassArt, and Boston College, Ben engages the next generation of designers with his insights and expertise.