13 years experience in global product development. More than 20 products launched in 4 continents. Technical and User driven approach, being the bridge between user needs and manufacturing. Master in Design with Systemic Thinking background.

Felipe Bastianello

13 years experience in global product development. More than 20 products launched in 4 continents. Technical and User driven approach, being the bridge between user needs and manufacturing. Master in Design with Systemic Thinking background.

Available to hire

13 years experience in global product development. More than 20 products launched in 4 continents.

Technical and User driven approach, being the bridge between user needs and manufacturing.

Master in Design with Systemic Thinking background.

See more

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Hilti AG (on contract via Universal Job AG)
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Responsible for the development of laser meters, chargers, and batteries from sketch to production, ensuring design decisions align with manufacturability, usability, and brand aesthetics across in-house teams and external suppliers.
Industrial Designer at Whirlpool EMEA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Managed built-in cooktops and all Air Treatment projects globally, ensuring design aspects meet cost, manufacturing, usability, and aesthetics; supported brand identity creation and translation to products; active involvement in planning phases and advanced initiatives.
Industrial Designer at Whirlpool Latin America
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2021
Accountable for cross-category products including refrigerators, cooking, and laundry on a global scale; served as the voice of design between design teams, engineering, and marketing.

Education

Master’s in Design Management at Federal University of Santa Catarina
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design at Federal Institute of Santa Catarina (IFSC)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
German A1+ Course at Ateneo Language School
January 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Certified Professional in Sustainability at Swiss School of Business and Management, Geneva
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Circular Economy – Sustainable Materials Management at IIIEE, Lund University (MOOC)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Red Dot Award 2024
January 1, 2024 - January 29, 2026
2nd Place Museum of the Brazilian House Award 2019
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
INPI Patent BR 302015000442-2-5
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
INPI Patent BR 302015000442-7-6
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
INPI Patent BR 3020160005608-04
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
INPI Patent BR 3020160005609-95
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
INPI Patent BR 3020160005613-76
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
INPI Patent BR 3020160005607-2
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education