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I am a senior industrial designer and product strategy consultant with 11+ years of experience in medical device development and product design. I have hands-on experience contributing to dialysis systems from concept to production, and I am based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in market analysis, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with CE/MDR regulatory standards. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into manufacturable, user-friendly solutions. In addition to medical devices, I have worked in FMCG and furniture design, leading ground-up product development and strategy. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow through practical, hands-on development and collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.…I am a senior industrial designer and product strategy consultant with 11+ years of experience in medical device development and product design. I have hands-on experience contributing to dialysis systems from concept to production, and I am based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in market analysis, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with CE/MDR regulatory standards. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into manufacturable, user-friendly solutions. In addition to medical devices, I have worked in FMCG and furniture design, leading ground-up product development and strategy. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow through practical, hands-on development and collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.

Ardavan Rahimgol

Product Designer, Designer, Brand Designer, +5

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I am a senior industrial designer and product strategy consultant with 11+ years of experience in medical device development and product design. I have hands-on experience contributing to dialysis systems from concept to production, and I am based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in market analysis, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with CE/MDR regulatory standards. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into manufacturable, user-friendly solutions. In addition to medical devices, I have worked in FMCG and furniture design, leading ground-up product development and strategy. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow through practical, hands-on development and collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.…I am a senior industrial designer and product strategy consultant with 11+ years of experience in medical device development and product design. I have hands-on experience contributing to dialysis systems from concept to production, and I am based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in market analysis, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with CE/MDR regulatory standards. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into manufacturable, user-friendly solutions. In addition to medical devices, I have worked in FMCG and furniture design, leading ground-up product development and strategy. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow through practical, hands-on development and collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.

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I am a senior industrial designer and product strategy consultant with 11+ years of experience in medical device development and product design. I have hands-on experience contributing to dialysis systems from concept to production, and I am based in Istanbul, Turkey. I specialize in market analysis, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with CE/MDR regulatory standards. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning complex requirements into manufacturable, user-friendly solutions.

In addition to medical devices, I have worked in FMCG and furniture design, leading ground-up product development and strategy. I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow through practical, hands-on development and collaboration with engineers, clinicians, and business stakeholders.

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Persian

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German

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Work Experience

Executive Consultant | Product Manager | Design Strategy Advisor at Novatis Teb

December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026

Act as executive consultant across all product development projects, advising on design, engineering, and strategic alignment. Product Manager and Lead Designer for 4 dialysis systems (HD, HHD, HDX, Dialysis Unit). Lead a cross-functional team of 5 specialists. Conduct structured market gap analysis to identify unmet clinical needs and competitive weaknesses. Support development of products for Iranian and international markets, marketed globally under the Nephrocan brand. Ensure product design alignment with CE and MDR regulatory standards. Improve usability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency through iterative design validation.

Senior Industrial Designer | Product Manager at Iran Dialysis Consortium (Jam Terita Holding)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2023

Designed 8 medical devices over 11 years within the national dialysis consortium. Served as Product Manager for 4 products, overseeing design, development, and production readiness. Achieved 10% reduction in production costs through material optimization and manufacturing process improvements. Increased R&D process speed by approximately 25% through structured design workflows and early engineering coordination. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to align clinical requirements, engineering constraints, and business objectives.

Founder and Owner at RGL Design Studio

April 1, 2019 - Present

Founded and lead an independent industrial design studio. Designed and produced decorative and office furniture lines. Led design and production of cashless ATM systems for banking applications. Delivered design and product strategy consulting focused on manufacturability, cost control, and market fit.

Industrial Design Specialist at Syraf Shipyard Co.

August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2018

Led industrial design of marine accommodation systems and ship bridge components. Coordinated closely with engineering teams to ensure precision manufacturing and compliance with technical standards.

Industrial & Product Designer at Philpa System (Office Furniture)

April 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014

Contributed to the design of Olga and Omega executive desk systems. Helped develop an innovative MDF bending method enabling complex asymmetric forms. Products received Best Design Award at HOFEX 2013.

Executive Consultant, Product Manager & Design Strategy Advisor at Novatis Teb

December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026

Act as executive consultant across all product development projects, advising on design, engineering, and strategic alignment. Led design for 4 dialysis systems (HD, HHD, HDX, Dialysis Unit); managed a cross-functional team of 5 specialists. Conducted structured market gap analyses to identify unmet clinical needs and competitive weaknesses. Supported development of products for Iranian and international markets under the Nephrocan brand. Ensured alignment with CE and MDR regulatory standards. Improved usability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency through iterative design validation.