Oscar Germanow

Originally from California, Oscar Germanow is an Industrial Design student at Appalachian State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Product Design. He began working at Mike’s Bikes in Palo Alto in 2021, gaining four years of experience in the cycling industry and generating over half a million dollars in sales. He plans to pursue a career developing products for the outdoor recreation industry.

Optimism, possibility and trust

I’m inspired by the optimism of designers like Raymond Loewy and Syd Mead. They imagined a future that felt exciting, not intimidating. I’m curious about what new materials and manufacturing processes can make possible for the products we take outside. I value equipment that can take a beating and keep going. I want to combine these ideas to create products that push what’s possible and earn their place alongside the gear people trust most.