Summary
Deeply creative design leader with 20+ years of proven track record in world class corporates and design consultancies around the globe. 50+ design and utility patents, developed 100+ commercially successful products across various product categories.
Highly passionate about creating meaningful product experiences at the intersection of physical and digital, based on consumer insights, business needs, and technological feasibility. Exceptionally skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, to successfully deliver design objectives, for both internal and external stakeholders.
Visionary in leading strategic design development. Complex problem solver throughout an iterative and collaborative design process, from early design research, opportunity identification & strategy, to concept development and design implementation. Mastering established design processes and leveraging AI tools for widening focus and efficiency.
2022 Leader, Creative Director at LIXIL Americas (NYC)
2013 Senior Manager, Global Product Design at PepsiCo Global Design (NYC)
2010 Senior Industrial Designer at Smart Design (NYC)
2007 Industrial Designer at LG Electronics (London)
2005 Industrial Designer at LG Electronics (Milan)
2005 Industrial Designer at Syneo (Milan)
2004 Designer / Thesis Project at Airbus Group (Munich)
2004 Internship at Kiska (Salzburg)
2004 Graduated from Coburg University of Applied Sciences
2003 'Computer Aided Product Design' at Bournemouth University
2002 Internship at Phoenix Design (Stuttgart)
2001 Internship at Vorschub (Berlin)
1999 'Integrated Product Design' at Coburg University of Applied Sciences