Hi, I’m Kristin Gschwender from Espoo, Finland. I’m passionate about visual design and storytelling, with a focus on branding, events, and human-centered design. With international experience, I bring a diverse creative perspective and a collaborative, hands-on approach to creating meaningful experiences through design.…

Kristin Gschwender

Hi, I’m Kristin Gschwender from Espoo, Finland. I’m passionate about visual design and storytelling, with a focus on branding, events, and human-centered design. With international experience, I bring a diverse creative perspective and a collaborative, hands-on approach to creating meaningful experiences through design.…

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Hi, I’m Kristin Gschwender from Espoo, Finland. I’m passionate about visual design and storytelling, with a focus on branding, events, and human-centered design. With international experience, I bring a diverse creative perspective and a collaborative, hands-on approach to creating meaningful experiences through design.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Portuguese
Beginner
Finnish
Beginner

Work Experience

Board Member at Kipsari, by TOKYO
January 1, 2025 - October 8, 2025
Board member role at Kipsari, a TOKYO project; contributed to governance and strategic planning.
Internship at Food Design Studio
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Internship with the Food Design Studio; collaborated with Inés Lauber on graphics tasks within the studio's team.
Tutor at English Design BA
January 1, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Tutored a group of first-year students in the English Design BA program.
Venue Designer at Series Aaltoes
January 1, 2021 - Present
Planned and designed 3 venues for a two-week design event as part of Series Aaltoes.
Lead-Manager & Communicator at Exhibition (part of school course)
December 31, 2021 - October 8, 2025
Led management and communications for a school-course exhibition; coordinated schedules, stakeholders, and the presentation of the work.

Education

Master in Visual Communication Design at Aalto University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Erasmus Graphic Design Studio+ at National College of Art and Design
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor in Design at Aalto University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
IB Diploma at San Diego High School
January 11, 2030 - October 8, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

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