Christian Blyt is an Associate Professor in Industrial Design. He received his MA in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design from the University of Arts and Design in Helsinki, Finland and a technical diploma in Wood Product Manufacturing from BCIT. His work encompasses a wide range of international experiences in different segments of the wood design and manufacturing industry. He is also a partner in the design and manufacturing firm, Up and Down Productions and is working on the final stages of commercializing his patented Masters thesis.