Dmitriy Ponomarev comes from Moscow in Russia. He gained a Bachelor's Degree in 2015 and a Master in 2017, specializing in industrial design at the Kosygin Russian State University (MSUDT). From the last years of his studies up to now, he has been working as a designer at the industrial design studio Smirnov Design, one of the leading companies in this field in Russia.

His passion for the profession constantly drives him to make new experiences, learning new skills and methods, and meeting new interesting people. He enjoys working in teams, especially multidisciplinary groups, striving to make the most out of the projects he is working on.