I'm an industrial designer with 6 years of education and more than 6 years of work experience. I’ve been working closely with product development, which brings me great competencies in user research, conceptualization, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes of products, and quality control from digital to physical. At the heart of my design philosophy is user & customer centricity, which will guide me in my day-to-day work in delivering satisfying user experiences. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, usable products that balance function, aesthetics, and sustainability. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning research insights into tangible prototypes and CMF-driven design decisions that resonate with users across regions.

XIAOQI SONG

I'm an industrial designer with 6 years of education and more than 6 years of work experience. I’ve been working closely with product development, which brings me great competencies in user research, conceptualization, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes of products, and quality control from digital to physical. At the heart of my design philosophy is user & customer centricity, which will guide me in my day-to-day work in delivering satisfying user experiences. I’m passionate about creating meaningful, usable products that balance function, aesthetics, and sustainability. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning research insights into tangible prototypes and CMF-driven design decisions that resonate with users across regions.

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I’m an industrial designer with 6 years of education and more than 6 years of work experience. I’ve been working closely with product development, which brings me great competencies in user research, conceptualization, rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes of products, and quality control from digital to physical. At the heart of my design philosophy is user & customer centricity, which will guide me in my day-to-day work in delivering satisfying user experiences.

I’m passionate about creating meaningful, usable products that balance function, aesthetics, and sustainability. I thrive in cross-functional teams and enjoy turning research insights into tangible prototypes and CMF-driven design decisions that resonate with users across regions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Industrial Designer at Munters AB
August 1, 2022 - March 1, 2025
Core member of the Design & UX Department for AirTech. Led qualitative user research, insights generation, journey mapping, archetype/persona development, and the creation of digital and physical experiences. Responsibilities included usability testing, ergonomic evaluation, and CMF design. Contributed to the company-wide Product Design Strategy launched in Q4 2024, conducted stakeholder interviews, facilitated cross-functional workshops, and produced innovative visual designs. Worked on CMF and rebranding across regions for multiple projects (DSS Pro, LDP, ML2, IceDry 1400). Led enhancements of the AirC200 Control System HMI, with a release planned for Q1 2025, including usability testing in partnership with RISE. Emphasized modularity, circularity, and sustainability, including work on the M300 Portable Dehumidifier, which received the Red Dot Design Award.
Industrial Designer & Product Developer at S2Medical AB
August 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Led R&D and manufacturing of medical products, including the ivaQ NPWT system (mass-produced and clinically evaluated in 2021). Contributed to CE-marking; ivaQ Pump (Class IIa) and Epiprotect (Class IIb) received CE approval, and the company earned ISO 13485 certification in 2021. Collaborated with sales, branding, and marketing; supported graphic materials, booth design, and coordination with international suppliers and manufacturers.
Design Consultant at Eyracure AB
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2022
Supported development, manufacturing, and procurement of a UV-light hair brush; product released July 2020. Involved in end-to-end design activities including ideation, prototyping, and supplier coordination.
Master’s Thesis - Interactive Oven Door at Saint-Gobain, France
February 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018
Completed a design-focused master’s thesis on an innovative, interactive oven door. The project was published on DiVA (academic repository).
Product Development Team Member at IKEA, Älmhult
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Collaborated on a project with Jönköping University to develop an armchair Uppburen with a lifting function to assist sit-to-stand transitions; released to market in Q4 2021.
Industrial Design Intern at NINE (now GROW), Stockholm
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Supported senior designers with brainstorming and digital sketches for product and packaging design for clients including Lindex, Chanel, and Tata Steel.
Art Education Volunteer at Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), Beijing, China
March 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Volunteer assisting in events and workshops for children’s art education.

Education

Master's Degree in Product Development, specialized in Industrial Design at Jönköping University, Sweden
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Exchange Student in Graphic Design and Communication at Linköping University, Sweden
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication, China
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

Figma Training Course | SaaS Design
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
The Complete Figma Design System Course | SaaS Design
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Human Factors and Usability Engineering in Medical Devices | Udemy
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Product Lifecycle Management | Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025
Human Factors & Usability Engineering: Designing for Humans | Arizona State University / Coursera
January 11, 2030 - December 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet