Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away…
Driven by craft, guided by nature, and committed to designing things that last. My work focuses on honest materials, efficient construction, and products built to last—both mechanically and ethically.
Colin Heston is an award-winning designer and business operations leader who bridges creative vision with execution through human-centered design thinking, sustainable innovation, and data-driven strategy.
With over a decade of experience spanning product development, supply chains, and executive operations, Colin has built systems, teams, and products that are both thoughtfully designed and commercially durable. An empathetic and visionary leader with a distinctive approach to creative problem solving and team collaboration, elevating organizations and identifying opportunities to innovate through critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and creative problem solving.
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Notable Accomplishments
Bronze A’Design Award & Competition (Fashion & Travel Accessories) - Como, Italy 2025
The Brown Buffalo X Canvasworkers (Soft Goods Workshop) - Costa Mesa, CA
International Study Abroad (China) - Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen
IMM International Furniture Fair Exhibitor - Cologne, Germany
Philadelphia Museum of Art (Branding Competition Finalist) - Philadelphia, PA
Outward Bound Wilderness Exhibition Leadership Course - NCOBS - Pisgah National Forest
