Donald Genaro

Donald M. Genaro (born 1932 ) is a retired American industrial designer. He was president of Henry Dreyfuss Associates up to 1994. He has been recognized by The New York Times for his contribution to industrial design.

Biography Genaro was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, where he attended public school. A year before completing his studies, Genaro started a work/study program at the offices of Henry Dreyfuss and he remained with the firm after graduation.

Genaro took on several projects among Henry Dreyfuss' corporate clients and was made an associate in 1963. He became a partner shortly thereafter and worked alongside Henry Dreyfuss until Dreyfuss' retirement in 1969. until his retirement from the firm in 1994. Throughout his career Genaro oversaw product development, ergonomic, graphic and architectural/interior design projects for AT&T,

Genaro also worked on Singer Sewing Machines, the Bard-Parker scalpel, Business Week, Time and Advertising Age. His designs feature in collections at the Museum of Modern Art and National Design Museum. He holds over 150 US patents.

Professional organization membership Genaro is a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America.

Personal life Genaro lives with his family in Haworth, New Jersey, in a house he designed in the mid-1960s.