Ilya Sobol is a Los Angeles-based public artist and product design engineer whose work merges emotional resonance with engineering precision. Drawing from a multidisciplinary practice rooted in technology, mechanics, and interactive design, Sobol creates immersive experiences that explore human connection, perception, and play.

Diagnosed with ASD and ADHD, Sobol approaches neurodivergence as a creative strength, shaping a practice grounded in structure, sensory awareness, and curiosity. His work often bridges the technical and the poetic, transforming engineering systems into responsive artistic experiences.

From large-scale festival installations that react to audience interaction to mechanically adaptive design objects, Sobol investigates how technology can foster new meanings, interpretations, and forms of engagement between people and their environments.