Susan Ryder is the founder of Susan Ryder Design, an industrial design consultancy specializing in footwear design, development and worldwide sourcing. She has nearly 40 years experience creating innovative and industry leading products for large athletic shoe companies such as Nike and Reebok, medical footwear companies and high fashion start ups among others.

Susan is also the founder of Susan Ryder Design; a paper sculpture start up with product currently on display at the Store at the DeCordova Museum.