About
I am Masters Candidate in Collaborative and Industrial Design at Aalto University. Specializing in sustainable product design, I’ve worked with companies like Fiskars Group and KONE, and I’m currently a Product Designer at COMPARO GmbH. My focus is on creating innovative, eco-friendly products that blend Nordic minimalism with sustainability.
Experience
Work in Sustainable Product Design
Product Designer | Comparo GmbH
June 2023 – Present
Freelancing creative direction and product design for sanitaryware and related products in Germany’s wholesaling sector, with a strong focus on Nordic design. My main responsibility is developing and visualizing innovative, aesthetically aligned products that meet the cultural and design expectations of the Nordic market. Additionally, I drive sustainable product development through careful material selection and optimized manufacturing. I provide strategic guidance to ensure product collections reflect the minimalism and sustainability central to Nordic design principles.
Industrial Designer | ARRO Holding OÜ
June 2023 – March 2024
Freelanced product design in the furniture sector as an industrial designer. Collaborated with clients to deliver customized solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Assisted in crafting market entry strategies for the Scandinavian market and built strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Sustainable Designer | Niimaar Circular Design
April 2023 – May 2023
Winner of the Young Finnish Design competition, repurposed discarded textiles into functional wearables. Advocated for a circular economy in fashion, emphasizing inclusivity in design practices.
Exhibition Guide | Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale | Onoma Fiskars
May 2022 – September 2022
Service Design Trainee | Fiskars Village Art & Design Biennale | Onoma Fiskars
May 2022 – September 2022
Worked on improving the user experience for both customers and employees.
Exhibition Designer | Aalto University
April 2021 – November 2021
Refashioning the Renaissance: Reconstructing Everyday Fashion, 1550-1650
Customer Service | IKEA
June 2021 – July 2021
Education
Aalto-University, Masters of Art and Design
Major in Collaborative and Industrial design
Minor in Sustainable Entrepreneurship
9/2023 – 6/2025
Aalto-University, Bachelor of Art and Design
Major in Design
Minor in Chemical engineering, CHEMARTS
9/2020 – 6/2023
First Aid – Mariens Oy
Issued May 2022 – Expires May 2025
Design Achievements
New materials, New designs; design contest win, Young Finnish Design
2/2022
Kantokyky, joint art exhibition, Fiskars
6/2022
Skills in Design and Innovation
Hard skills: Rhinoceros, Blender, Solidworks, Photoshop, Keyshot, Indesign, Illustrator, WordPress, SketchUp, Figma, Miro, 3D-printing
Soft skills: Innovative, Curious, Problem solver, Resilient, Productive, Adaptable, Maker
Languages: Finnish: native English: C2 Swedish: B1
Publications
Food waste into crafting material: Case Fiskars crafting
Bachelor Thesis | Fiskars Group
June 2023
Developed a method to repurpose food waste into crafting material, achieving a full score for its contribution to sustainable design.
Composite from potato peels
Empirical research course report
April 2022
The study used potato peels to create waste-derived bioplastics, resulting in a compostable composite. One sample supported 70 kg, showing potential for furniture manufacturing.
Advocacy
Speaker and maker for Inclusive Sustainable Fashion
2022-2023
Continued the winning concept of Unisex Zero Waste pants, I expanded it into a collection, showcased at prominent events including WCEF 2023, Paimio Sustainable Fashion Week, and Helsinki Design Market, furthering the narrative of sustainable fashion for everyone.
Venue operation associate
Helsinki Design Week
August 2023
Contributed as a volunteer to the event success by assisting customers, managing logistics, and enhancing organisational and teamwork skills.