Aly Khalifa

Aly is a design innovator focused on social impact and sustainability. His training as both a designer and mechanical engineer, coupled with deep international manufacturing experience, has enabled him and his team at Designbox to launch products for some of the most recognized consumer brands. His work has been celebrated internationally and garnered more than 2 dozen patents.  Aly has extensive experience in working with clients on various sustainable manufacturing initiatives, including landmark work with William McDonough and the C&A Foundation on Cradle to Cradle certified garments for the Fashion For Good program. He has recently been working extensively in ocean plastics. His work has focused on growing a verifiable supply chain supply chain – from harvesting plastic waste in our oceans to turning them into useful products for the circular economy. Aly has recently relocated to Australia to be Expert in Residence for social impact and advanced manufacturing at iAccelerate, located at the Innovation Campus of the University of Wollongong.