Award-Verified Design-Led Brand United States of America Enterprise
Doug Garven
- Winner of the A' Design Award.
- Specialized in Engineering Design.
- Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
- Original Design.
Ranked #2,239 worldwide and #200 in United States of America.
World Design Ratings: Transcendent Expert, tier DE.
Gold 1
About Doug Garven
Doug Garven is a product designer with over thirty years of experience in the Durable Medical Equipment industry, both using and designing manual wheelchairs. An Industrial Design graduate from Kent State University, an automotive accident left him a T6 paraplegic. As an avid motorsports and yacht racing enthusiast, Garven uses his passions to inspire his four-wheeled creations and is always looking to push the boundaries of convention and think of new ways to solve and improve the mobility for those in need.
About the Brand
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping individuals achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, that has been the driving force behind our innovative assistive technology. We are passionate about
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Interviews with Doug Garven
- Designer of the Day Interview 19 May 2024
- Design Interview: Cr1 Wheelchair 19 May 2024
- Design Legend Interview 7 July 2024
- Designer Interview 23 May 2024
- Grand Interview: Cr1 Wheelchair 22 October 2025