Thomas Garvey is the Former President of the World Design Organization (WDO), an international non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing the capacity of industrial design to create better products, systems, services and experiences, and ultimately build a superior environment and society.
Garvey has worked across multiple design disciplines and global contexts. He has led international teams to deliver professional design projects and research initiatives, and presided over the relaunch of the Research and Education Forum at the 2019 World Design Congress. During his tenure, he strived to finalize the strategic development plan charting WDO’s future growth.
Garvey and his team have received numerous awards, with their works exhibited worldwide. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University, a Master’s degree in Communication Design from Pratt Institute in New York, and a Doctorate in Architectural Planning from the University of Tokyo.