
HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd
Leif Huff is a product design professor and innovation strategist with over 25 years of experience. A former Partner at IDEO, he led design and strategy teams at IDEO’s Munich, New York, and Palo Alto offices, developing products, design languages, and innovation strategies for global clients. Leif also worked with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on Circular Economy solutions and held a leadership role at Siemens Design in Munich. In 2024, he was appointed Professor of Product Design focusing on Sustainability at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd. He holds a Master’s degree from Cranbrook Academy of Art in the US.