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Entrepreneur Industrial designer Project lead

Currently leading design projects at AIVAN in Finland

I move teams from ideas on post-its to testable experiences, quickly and collaboratively, reducing risk and clarifying business decisions.

I work on human-centered products, services, and complex systems, combining empathy, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving to translate user needs into clear, effective solutions. By aligning user experience with business and client goals, I deliver meaningful outcomes and long-term value across product scales.

Projects
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Product design

I design impactful physical experiences that help people and organizations achieve their goals.

Logitech K600

Logitech K600 - Designing the thumb navigation experience

My approach is rooted in user-centric design, prototyping and a deep understanding of business objectives.

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With precision and vision, I balance big-picture strategy with flawless execution.

Keys-to-go

From handheld solutions to large-scale spaces.

Logitech Keys-to-go : Product design

Aalto-Huajua

Aalto Huojua - Concept lead

Prototyping

I believe the best creative and innovative approaches come from iterative learning through tangible prototypes that enable timely, informed decisions.

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Effective prototyping mitigates risks and accelerates the discovery of optimal solutions.

CNC work

Skilled in sketching, CAD modeling, CNC milling, and other tools, I create prototypes that drive meaningful insights and user experiences.

Logitech MX vertical - Prototyping support

“Prototyping is a conversation you have with your ideas”

Tom Wujec

Prototyping with fabric

UE - concept prototyping support

Crafting prototypes that bridge physical and digital experiences

Human x Machine interaction degree - conception of a time and tasks management tool

About

Kim Gygax

Originally from Switzerland, I now reside in Finland with my Finnish partner and our two children. We relocated in 2022 to embrace the opportunity of living in a multicultural family and to explore Finland's rich culture and natural landscapes.

I believe that empathy, creativity, and strategic planning are essential to delivering impactful results and creating meaningful, lasting journeys.

ECAL LAB

Guiding students from EPFL+ECAL LAB during workshop

Sharing knowledge and passion has always been central to my life.
I’m dedicated to creating spaces where others can learn and grow.

EPFL-ECAL workshop

Guiding students from EPFL+ECAL LAB during workshop

Ski touring

A successful journey requires good preparation and anticipation of challenges.

Grand Golliat - Switzerland

CV

Contact

Kim Gygax

+358 41 310 4140

gygaxkim@gmail.com

Highlights

  • Red Dot awards 2x

  • IDA awards 2x

  • Good design award 1x

  • IF design award 1x

  • Design patent 1x

Competences

  • Prototyping (physical/digital)

  • Industrial design

  • Design research

  • ​Design Thinking & Doing

  • Human Machine interaction

  • Workshop facilitation

  • Teaching Product Design

  • Wood architecture

Personal competences

  • Energiser

  • Hands-on

  • Creative

  • Engenious

  • Social

Languages

  • French (mother tongue)

  • English (C1)

  • Finnish (learning)

  • German (to be dusted off)

IT tools

  • Fusion 360

  • Creo

  • SolidWorks

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Indesign

  • Figma

  • Aftereffects

  • Keyshot

  • Vizcom

Workshop tools

  • CNC

  • Laser cutter

  • 3D printer

  • 3D scanner

  • Most Hand tools

  • Most Mechanical tools

References

  • On demand

Personal interest

  • Architecture

  • Design

  • Ethnography

  • Sociology

  • Geography

  • Innovation and low-tech

  • Paddle boarding

  • Bike-packing

  • Teaching

  • Trail and Hiking

  • Travelling

  • Winter sports

  • Woodcraft

Profile

Industrial Designer with a strong focus on human-centered design and efficient, pragmatic execution. Experienced in leading design projects from initial sketch exploration through to detailed, production-ready files.
 

Collaborative by nature, I work effectively with multidisciplinary teams to translate ideas into well-resolved, manufacturable solutions. I combine creative vision with technical precision, shifting seamlessly between concept development and detailed execution to deliver clear, functional outcomes.
 

Motivated by ownership and continuous learning, I value open-mindedness, diversity, and shared growth, and I am driven to realise thoughtful, forward-thinking design solutions from concept to production.

Work experience

2024-_ Design project lead at AIVAN

  • End-to-end creative process, from concept development to production-ready solutions

  • Providing end-to-end strategic support via concept vision, tangible design deliverables, and comprehensive documentation
     

2024-_  Founder of Eden Pocket garden

  • Founder of Eden Pocket garden, a startup delivering plug-and-play gardening solutions
     

2023-2025  Founder of Wood Poika

  • Established my own company specialising in the design and production of bespoke wooden structures and components

2022-2023 Wood Architecture Aalto University

  • Collaborative Design and Development of a 25 m² Wooden Pavilion with an International Team

  • Site design and land modification for a family residence incorporating a wooden kitchen garden

2018-2022 Senior Design Guide at Logitech

  • Responsible of the organisation of Swiss and European Design workshops

  • Lead of the play team - aiming to create the right mindset according to planned activities

  • Lead of a global event celebrating creativity and design approaches

  • Responsible for the communication of our design group to other Logitech teams

  • Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project 

2015-2018 Senior Industrial Designer at Logitech

  • Product designer for keyboards (3 design awards)

  • New experiences prototyper

  • Local Design Workshop leader

  • Creation and implementation of 2 Design Labs

  • Design Workshop events facilitator

  • Design responsible for site engineering and design interns collaboration

  • Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project

2012-2015 Industrial Designer at Logitech

  • Product designer for Ipad accessories (4 design awards+ 1 patent)

  • New experiences prototyper

  • Collaboration with engineering teams on techno-bricks

  • Support on creation of a workflow between prototyping lab and design team

  • Mentoring Bachelor students in their final project  ​
     

2004-2022 Swiss winter sports teacher

  • Teaching alpine-skiing, telemark and snowboard to children, teenagers and adults

2007-2014 Youth camp support and leadership

  • Leading outdoor and cultural activities during children and teenagers summer camps

  • Support during Cerebral camps for teenagers with different mental and physical disabilities.

Education

  • 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

  • 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

Looking forward to improve tomorrow together with you.

Let’s connect and explore how good design can create positive, lasting value.

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Looking forward to connecting with you.

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