Education
2013 – 2016
Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia. Bachelor studies of Faculty of Design. Department of Product Design.
The Product Design programme combines creativity, engineering, and user-centered design to develop products that are functional, manufacturable, and aesthetically refined. The curriculum covers the complete product development process, including design methodology, 3D modeling, materials, manufacturing technologies, ergonomics, prototyping, and design for production.
2015 Fall term
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering LTH, Sweden. Department of Industrial Design. (Erasmus Exchange program)
The programme at Lund University School of Industrial Design emphasized experimental and research-driven design within an international and collaborative environment. It encouraged critical thinking, exploration of design methodologies and a broader understanding of design’s role in society, while developing practical skills in concept development and product design.
2000 – 2005
The Estonian Information Technology College, Estonia. Diploma, IT Systems Administration.
The programme focused on information system administration, with a strong emphasis on the operation, maintenance and management of IT systems. It provided practical and theoretical knowledge of databases, computer networks, system administration and web technologies. While the programme included some exposure to software development, the primary focus was on ensuring the stability, functionality and administration of modern IT systems.
Experience
2025 July – Present
Industrial Designer
Silen OÜ
Full-time
As a member of the design team, I contribute to the development, improvement and optimization of products throughout the entire product development process. My responsibilities include concept development and 3D modeling, prototype development, preparation of technical drawings and manufacturing specifications, as well as providing technical support to production.
2016 September – Present
Founder & Industrial Designer
Kultivaator OÜ
Self-employed
Providing bespoke furniture and interior design solutions by identifying client needs and developing functional, aesthetically refined and technically feasible concepts. My work includes concept development, 3D modeling and visualization, preparation of technical drawings and manufacturing documentation, cost estimation and coordinating the complete project lifecycle – from design and production to assembly and on-site installation.
March 2017 – July 2020
Founder & Brand Identity
Kräftwärk OÜ
Self-employed
Co-founded a craft brewery and contributed to the company’s development from the initial concept to an operational production facility. In collaboration with a graphic designer, I co-developed the company’s concept, story and brand direction. My responsibilities included planning and building the production facilities, preparing regulatory documentation, designing and developing the company website, creating marketing materials and 3D visualizations, managing social media and implementing the established visual identity across digital and promotional media.
June 2012 – February 2018
Founder & Designer
Redcurrant OÜ
Self-employed
Founded and managed a custom furniture and interior design company. Responsibilities included identifying client needs, developing visual and technical solutions, creating 3D models and visualizations, preparing technical drawings and quotations and coordinating projects from concept to completion.
April 2015 – May 2016
Member of Student Council
Estonian Academy of Arts
Contract
Elected member of the Student Council, representing students in academic and institutional matters. Contributed to improving the study environment, participated in the Academic Council, organized student events and worked closely with students, faculty members and the Academy’s administration.
December 2011 – April 2013
IT Coordinator
Creditstar Group AS
Full-time
Progressed from Software Developer to an IT coordination role, acting as the primary link between business units and the IT development team. My responsibilities included gathering and analyzing business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and development tasks, coordinating priorities and supporting communication throughout the software development process. I worked closely with both business teams and developers to ensure that technical solutions met business objectives, while also contributing to system design discussions and the development of business logic.
August 2008 – November 2011
Software Developer
Creditstar Group AS
Full-time
Contributed to the development of web-based business applications within a cross-functional IT team.
Initially focused on frontend development, later expanding responsibilities to full-stack development, including backend logic in collaboration with system architects.
October 2007 – August 2008
Software Developer
Softech OÜ
Full-time
Contributed to the development of a web-based customer management system. My responsibilities included analyzing client requirements, developing new functionality and implementing software solutions to support customer data management, reporting, and business processes. I collaborated with the system architect on the ongoing development of the platform using PHP, HTML, CSS and MySQL.
February 2005 – May 2005
Internship
Information System Authority
Full-time
Completed an internship focused on gaining practical insight into the development and operation of public sector information systems. During the internship, I assisted with various technical tasks while conducting research and collecting material for my diploma thesis. The knowledge and experience gained formed the basis of my thesis on public information systems.
October 2002 – August 2007
Freelancer
During a break from formal education, I gained practical experience in several technical fields while completing my studies at the Estonian Information Technology College, graduating in 2005. I worked in furniture manufacturing, where I developed practical woodworking skills, including painting, staining and varnishing. During the same period, I also completed small programming projects and built custom furniture, broadening my technical knowledge and practical experience.
My Skills
Personal
Flexible
Creative
Positive Work Ethic
Responsible
Deligence
Rigor
Great Communicator
Team Oriented
Strength of Empathy
Professional
Design thinking
Woodworking
Metalworking
Photo Composition
Photo manipulation
Prototyping
Good sense of Typography
Color theory knowledge
Wordpress
Voog
Languages
Estonian: native
English: professional working
3D
Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Fusion 360
Adobe Substance 3D Collection
2D
Photoshop
Lightroom
Illustrator
Indesign
Workshops
2007
Composition and color theory. Alvar Reisner. Tallinn, Estonia.
2008
Painting. Tallinn, Estonia.
2013
Presentation techniques and sketching, Ragnar Plikner. Tallinn, Estonia.
2015
Design sketching and tape drawing techniques, Björn Koop. Tallinn, Estonia.
2015
Garage48 Hardware & Arts hackathon. Startup event where we developed working prototype from scratch in 48 hours. Designer for team Beehunter, recipient of the second runnerup prize. Tartu, Estonia.
2017
Entrepreneurship for creative teachers and alumni, Mart Kikas. Tallinn, Estonia.
Exhibitions
2014
“Subconscious Figures in Drawing”, group exhibition. Tallinn, Estonia.
2014
Interior Design fair “Interior 2014”. I participated with the students of Department of Product Design. I presented my designed kick-bike “Tõukeratas”. Tallinn, Estonia.
2014