Entrepreneur, Industrial designer, and wood builder
My passion is to create meaningful experiences and products as well as sharing learnings and knowledge with others.
In 2023, I've started my own business, Wood Poika, creating tailored wooden structures and wooden parts production.
I'm now on the journey of setting up my first start-up, Eden, where all my energy is focussed on bringing effortless & delightful planting solutions.
Prototyping
I truly believe that the right creative/innovative approach is, an iterative learning experience through tangible artefacts that can help making correct and fast decisions. It's always better to make a decision with a prototype in hand and experiments with the target users.
Mastering sketching, CAD modeling, CNC milling and other tools, I aim to bring the right prototypes according to the needed learnings and experiences.
Prototyping is key to reduce risks and find the right solutions efficiently.
Product design
Passionate creator, I deeply enjoy helping people reaching their goals by designing and bringing to life meaningful experiences. To do so, my approach is all about user centricity, prototyping and understanding of the business.
My different education in Business, Engineering and Design give me the ability to zoom in an out of any situations and understand the different stakeholders point of view. I can navigate and act accordingly in order to get to the best solution for the company and the end-users.
Wood craft and spacial design
Through my company Wood Poika I design, craft and implement different wooden structures.
I design from smallest accessory to entire spaces, from exploring the idea to the execution of it.
I've also collaborated in the past with architects to create overall building design and interior layout.
About
Born in Switzerland, delighted companion of a Finnish lady and happy father of two.
We all moved to Finland in 2022. We wanted to use the chance of being a multicultural family and explore more about Finland's nature and culture.
In 2023 I started my own company, Wood Poika, focussing on Wood tailored structures and the production of wooden parts.
I have also launched my start-up Eden focussing on starter kits for easy home/urban farming.
I'm convinced that empathy combined with creativity and good planning can lead to great journeys and outcomes.
Teaching
Transmitting knowledge and passion has been part of my life since I was a teenager. I enjoy sharing with others and watching them evolve along their learning journey. The reward is that I also learn from them and that helps me to move forward as well. Nowadays, I design and lead hands-on workshops about empathetic design and prototyping.
Nature as a playground
I'm learning a lot about myself while being outdoors, alone and accompanied with others.
CV
Highlights
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Red Dot awards 2x
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IDA awards 2x
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Good design award 1x
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IF design award 1x
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Design patent 1x
Competences
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Prototyping (physical/digital)
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Industrial design
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Design research
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Design Thinking & Doing
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Human Machine interaction
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Workshop facilitation
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Teaching Product Design
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Wood architecture
Personal competences
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Energiser
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Hands-on
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Creative
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Engenious
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Social
Languages
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French (mother tongue)
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English (Cambridge Advanced)
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Finnish (learning)
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German (to be dusted off)
IT tools
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Fusion 360
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Creo
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Indesign
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Figma
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Aftereffects
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Keyshot
Workshop tools
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CNC
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Laser cutter
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3D printer
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3D scanner
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Most Hand tools
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Most Mechanical tools
References
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On demand
Personal interest
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Architecture
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Design
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Ethnography
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Sociology
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Geography
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Innovation and low-tech
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Paddle boarding
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Bike-packing
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Teaching
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Trail and Hiking
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Travelling
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Winter sports
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Woodcraft
I am an industrial designer, seeking for smart applied solutions and always put the collective creativity at the core. I have excellent knowledge in bringing creative and human centered approaches in order to create unique experiences.
I am eager to work as a collective and I strongly believe in the relationship between great outcomes and the right design development approach. In addition, I learn quickly and deeply enjoy to familiarise myself with new tasks, I also put a lot of importance on doing things correctly. I see myself in an organisation with open minded colleagues, where there is room for diversity, and where we can challenge and inspire each other. My motivation is to create new experiences as well as sharing learnings with others.
Work experience
2024- Eden - Pocket garden
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Creation of my first startup. Eden, a plug-and-play gardening solutions.
2023- Wood Poika
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Set up of my own company specialised in, tailored wood structures and wooden parts production.
2022-2023 Wood Architecture Aalto University
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Co-creation with an international team of a 25m2 Wooden Pavilion
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Design and modification of the land for a family house with a wooden kitchen garden
2018-2022 Senior Design Guide at Logitech
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Responsible of the organisation of Swiss and European Design workshops
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Lead of the play team - aiming to create the right mindset according to planned activities
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Lead of a global event celebrating creativity and design approaches
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Responsible for the communication of our design group to other Logitech teams
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Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project
2015-2018 Senior Industrial Designer at Logitech
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Product designer for keyboards (3 design awards)
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New experiences prototyper
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Local Design Workshop leader
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Creation and implementation of 2 Design Labs
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Design Workshop events facilitator
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Design responsible for site engineering and design interns collaboration
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Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project
2012-2015 Industrial Designer at Logitech
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Product designer for Ipad accessories (4 design awards+ 1 patent)
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New experiences prototyper
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Collaboration with engineering teams on techno-bricks
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Support on creation of a workflow between prototyping lab and design team
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Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project
2004-2022 Swiss winter sports teacher
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Teaching alpine-skiing, telemark and snowboard to children, teenagers and adults
2007-2014 Youth camp support and leadership
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Leading outdoor and cultural activities during children and teenagers summer camps
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Support during Cerebral camps for teenagers with different mental and physical disabilities.
Education
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2022-2023
Wood Program, Architecture Aalto University -
2017-2018
CAS Human Machine Interaction, University of Fribourg -
2008-2012
Design and Engineering University of Applied Science Switzerland -
2008-2009
Alpine-ski teacher J+S I -
2004-2005
Snowboard teacher J+S I -
2003-2007
Ecole de Commerce de Neuchâtel
Certifications
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2021
From Superpowers to Great Teams, IDEO online course -
2021
Insights for Innovation, IDEO online course -
2017
Human & Machine Interaction CAS, University of Fribourg -
2014
English Advanced Certificate, Cambridge University -
2009
Swiss Ski and Snowboard teaching certification -
2004
Swiss Ski and Snowboard teaching certification
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