Thomas E KraMer, BFA, IDSA

Tom KraMer is a proven innovation developer with an expertise in medical product innovation, developing creative teams, leading design and engineering departments, and affecting positive product design outcomes. As a highly respected leader with a clear, focused direction, he has seen notable results throughout his career. He has been instrumental in large and small development projects, and created successful revenue for customers by consistently delivering innovative products and services to maximize their products’ effect. Tom is an effective mentor and personnel manager who believes that “Innovation takes place when cultivated with creative freedom and high expectations”.

For 18 years with Kablooe Design, Tom has implemented countless improvements that have directed the company in its strategic directions, establishing its position in the design world as a highly respected leader in this niche industry. Selected to guide the company as president in 2004, Tom cultivated loyal client relationships and leveraged involvement with several intellectual property opportunities. This resulted in several new initiatives that are ongoing today. His complex business plans creatively shifted the corporate portfolio, bringing more focus on product research and development and a royalty based business model that included strategic joint ventures with core alliances.

Starting with Kablooe Design in the role of Industrial Designer, his career escalated rapidly. He gained invaluable experience as a senior designer, where he focused his efforts on overseeing and directing a team of younger designers and engineers. Later, as Vice President, he expanded the customer base, shifted the company focus to medical products, developed a more highly skilled creative team, and negotiated contracts for large development projects.

Tom is an alumnus of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, where he was named for the “Outstanding Senior Project”, presenting for the Midwest chapter of the IDSA in Chicago. He also completed the professional certificate program from Stanford University for the Cardiovascular System in Health and Disease in 2007, participated in the Stanford University Graduate Certificate in Biodesign program in 2008, and completed the Master of Product Development program at Northwestern University in 2009. Tom has been an active member of the community as a volunteer for schools, youth organizations, and sporting groups, residing in Minnesota with his wife and 5 children.