I'm a hands-on designer with a knack for sketching and complex 3D freeform modelling on CAD, a form-fanatic and inspired by technology. I'm a seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience across transportation, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, power tools, sports equipment, protective clothing, jewellery and packaging. I combine practical design execution with teaching and mentoring, helping teams and students turn ideas into desirable, manufacturable products.…

Heiko Stahl

I'm a hands-on designer with a knack for sketching and complex 3D freeform modelling on CAD, a form-fanatic and inspired by technology. I'm a seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience across transportation, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, power tools, sports equipment, protective clothing, jewellery and packaging. I combine practical design execution with teaching and mentoring, helping teams and students turn ideas into desirable, manufacturable products.…

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I’m a hands-on designer with a knack for sketching and complex 3D freeform modelling on CAD, a form-fanatic and inspired by technology.

I’m a seasoned professional with over thirty years of experience across transportation, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, power tools, sports equipment, protective clothing, jewellery and packaging. I combine practical design execution with teaching and mentoring, helping teams and students turn ideas into desirable, manufacturable products.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Transportation- and Industrial Designer at Stahl Designstudio
April 1, 1997 - Present
Certified Trainer and Expert at Gravity Sketch
January 1, 2023 - Present
Certified trainer and expert delivering Gravity Sketch training for designers, modelers and students; facilitating VR/AR sketching workflows.
Owner / Founder at stahl designstudio
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2023
Owner specialized in developing desirable products and product ranges in a brand-defined context, without being limited to a particular product segment.
Instructor / Mentor at ZHdK, University of Applied Sciences, Zürich
January 1, 2002 - Present
Teaching and mentoring different courses in the industrial design department; Bachelor and Master programs since 2002.
Lecturer / Teaching in Industrial Design at FHNW, University of Applied Sciences, Basel
January 1, 1999 - Present
Teaching in the industrial design department (15% p/a) since 1999.
Design / Project Manager at cree AG, Biel
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
Design/project manager; CAD-modelling for electric vehicle as partner exterior and interior from ideation until production.
CAD-Design Sculptor at Porsche AG, Weissach
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
CAD-Design sculptor for different projects (exterior and interior) in the Style/Design department (Porsche 911, Cayenne, Boxster, GT, etc).
Designer, Product Development at creaholic SA, Biel
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996
Design, product development, CAD-support and project management for various clients in different industries (packaging, industrial and automotive design, engineering).
CAD / Freeform Sculpting Training at Indigraf, Valencia
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
6 month CAD (CDRS) freeform sculpturing training and project work.
Application Development Engineer at Dow Chemical (Automotive), Tägerwilen
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Application Development Engineer.
Intern at Saab AB
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Internship.
Intern at Audi
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Internship.
Co-owner at BLASTA GmbH
January 1, 2016 - Present
Co-owner, responsible for concept/design and product development of jewellery
Design/Sketching Instructor at ETHZ, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
January 1, 2013 - Present
teaching design/sketching in the engineering department (3 days per term)
Teacher/Mentor at ZHdK, University of Applied Sciences, Zürich
January 1, 2002 - Present
teaching and mentoring different courses in the industrial design department (20% p/a). Bachelor and Master programs
Instructor at FHNW, University of Applied Sciences, Basel
January 1, 2002 - Present
teaching in the industrial design department (15% p/a)
Owner at stahl designstudio
January 1, 1999 - Present
owner specialized in developing desirable products and product ranges in a brand-defined context, without being limited to a particular product segment.
Design/Project Manager at cree AG
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008
design, CAD-modelling for electric vehicle as partner exterior and interior from ideation until production
CAD-Design Sculptor at Porsche AG
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
CAD-Design Sculptor for different projects (exterior and interior) in the Style/Design department (Porsche 911, Cayenne, Boxter, GT)
Designer at creaholic SA
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Design, product development, CAD-support and project management for various clients in different industries (packaging, industrial and automotive design, engineering)
CAD/Freeform Sculpting Training at Indigraf
January 1, 1996 - June 30, 1996
6 month CAD (CDRS) freeform sculpturing training and project work
Certified Gravity Sketch Trainer at Gravity Sketch
January 1, 2023 - Present
Certified Gravity Sketch trainer and expert delivering training for designers, modelers and students. Developed curricula and hands-on VR/AR sessions to accelerate conceptual design and freeform modelling.
Lecturer / Mentor at ZHdK, University of Applied Sciences, Zürich
January 1, 2002 - Present
Teaching and mentoring in the industrial design department; responsible for sketching courses and supervising Bachelor and Master programs; role comprises approximately 20% of annual workload.
Lecturer / Mentor at FHNW, University of Applied Sciences, Basel
January 1, 1999 - Present
Teaching and mentoring in the industrial design department; involved in various courses; part-time ~15% annual workload; ongoing since 1999.
Owner at stahl designstudio
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Owner specialized in developing desirable products and product ranges in a brand-defined context, not limited to a single product segment.
Teaching Designer / Sketching Instructor at ETH Zürich
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2008
Teaching design/sketching in the engineering department (3 days per term); contributed to design education in engineering contexts.
Design / Project Manager at cree AG
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2001
Design and CAD-modelling for electric vehicle projects; exterior and interior from ideation to production; coordination with cross-functional teams.
CAD Design Sculptor at Porsche AG
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
CAD design sculptor for exterior and interior projects in the Style/Design department (Porsche 911, Cayenne, Boxter, GT, etc).
Design, Product Development & CAD Support at creaholic SA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Design, product development, innovation, CAD support and project management for packaging, industrial and automotive design and engineering.
CAD (CDRS) Freeform Sculpting Training at Indigraf
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
6-month CAD (CDRS) freeform sculpturing training and project work in Valencia, Spain.
Application Development Engineer at Dow Chemical (Automotive)
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Application development engineering for automotive applications.
Certified Gravity Sketch Trainer at Gravity Sketch / VRSketchStudio
January 1, 2023 - Present
Certified Gravity Sketch trainer and expert delivering certified training for designers, modelers and students.
Lecturer / Sketching Design Instructor at ETHZ, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2023
Teaching design and sketching in the engineering department (3 days per term).
Lecturer at ZHdK, University of Applied Sciences, Zürich
January 1, 2002 - Present
Teaching and mentoring in the industrial design department; Bachelor and Master programs.
Lecturer at FHNW, University of Applied Sciences, Basel
January 1, 1999 - Present
Teaching and mentoring in the industrial design department.
Design / Project Manager at cree AG
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2008
Design and CAD-modeling for electric vehicles as partner exterior and interior from ideation until production.
CAD Sculptor / Exterior & Interior Designer at Porsche AG
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001
CAD design sculptor for various projects (exterior and interior) in the Style/Design department (Porsche 911, Cayenne, Boxster, GT, etc).
Designer, CAD Support & Project Management at creaholic SA
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1999
Design, product development, innovation, CAD-support and project management for clients across packaging, industrial and automotive design, and engineering.
CAD Freeform Sculpting Training / Project Work at Indigraf
January 1, 1996 - June 30, 1996
Six months of CAD (CDRS) freeform sculpturing training and project work.
Intern at Saab SA
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Internship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design (Europe), Switzerland
January 21, 1990 - August 6, 1993
Two semesters of Civil Engineering at Technical University of Munich, Germany
January 11, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Abitur at CJD Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design (Europe), Switzerland
January 1, 1993 - March 2, 2026
Civil Engineering (two semesters) at Technical University of Munich, Germany
January 1, 1988 - March 2, 2026
Abitur at CJD Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1987
Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design (Europe), Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Two semesters of Civil Engineering at Technical University of Munich, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Abitur, University entrance diploma at CJD Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987
Bachelor of Science in Transportation Design at Art Center College of Design (Europe), Switzerland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
Civil Engineering (Two semesters) at Technical University of Munich, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988
Abitur (University entrance diploma) at CJD Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

Certified Gravity Sketch VR/AR Trainer
January 11, 2023 - March 2, 2026
Certified Gravity Sketch Trainer
January 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026
Certified Gravity Sketch Expert
January 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026
Certified Gravity Sketch Trainer
January 1, 2023 - March 2, 2026
Gravity Sketch Certified Trainer
January 1, 2023 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    paper Design of an electrically-powered vehicles for the winter and summer maintenance of traffic surfaces
    • The future of urban cleaning has arrived. Stahl Designstudio brought this vision to life!

    Stahl Designstudio designed the interior and exterior of the brand new Boschung Urban Sweeper S2 MAX, a high-performance 100% electric and zero emissions vehicle for city cleaning.
    It’s more than a design evolution, it’s a complete redesign.
    This is urban cleaning at its best - built for efficiency and designed to inspire drivers.

    The company-specific design language, developed by Stahl Designstudio in collaboration with the Boschung team, unites all Boschung products under one roof and gives them an unmistakable appearance. As an overarching design DNA, it expresses performance and gives all Boschung products a unique, professional appearance.

    More on this soon. Stay tuned!

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