I am a designer and prototype builder with my own small workshop where I work with various rapid-prototyping technologies, surface treatments, and general model making. I am proficient in many different software tools, including 2D and 3D CAD and mesh programs. I quickly adapt to new environments and have a keen eye for detail, enabling me to dive deeply into complex problems. Through my professional work, I have gathered extensive knowledge about materials and their processing. I enjoy developing innovative design concepts and have a strong ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally. Sustainable design is particularly important to me, and I continuously keep up with the latest technologies and innovations to create forward-thinking, market-relevant products.…

Yvo Waldmeier

I am a designer and prototype builder with my own small workshop where I work with various rapid-prototyping technologies, surface treatments, and general model making. I am proficient in many different software tools, including 2D and 3D CAD and mesh programs. I quickly adapt to new environments and have a keen eye for detail, enabling me to dive deeply into complex problems. Through my professional work, I have gathered extensive knowledge about materials and their processing. I enjoy developing innovative design concepts and have a strong ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally. Sustainable design is particularly important to me, and I continuously keep up with the latest technologies and innovations to create forward-thinking, market-relevant products.…

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I am a designer and prototype builder with my own small workshop where I work with various rapid-prototyping technologies, surface treatments, and general model making. I am proficient in many different software tools, including 2D and 3D CAD and mesh programs. I quickly adapt to new environments and have a keen eye for detail, enabling me to dive deeply into complex problems.

Through my professional work, I have gathered extensive knowledge about materials and their processing. I enjoy developing innovative design concepts and have a strong ability to communicate ideas visually and verbally. Sustainable design is particularly important to me, and I continuously keep up with the latest technologies and innovations to create forward-thinking, market-relevant products.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Design Engineer CAD(SolidWorks), Production Employee at Lasso Technik AG
June 30, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Updated company data from SolidWorks 2019 to SolidWorks 2023/24. Developed a new semi-automatic cone screen punching machine for producing six additional cone screen sizes. Designed various special clean and dirty water valves. Performed valve assembly, workshop and warehouse tasks, internal sales support, created hand-drawn cartoons for holiday cards and social media posts, and provided exhibition stand support.
Project-related electrician and fitter at Various (IArt AG construction sites)
November 30, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Worked on multiple construction sites performing complex façade element creation including motorised and illuminated elements in Seoul for IArt AG. Built and installed LED solar façade at Novartis Campus. Developed and constructed an iPad charging station at Novartis Campus.
Draughtsman CAD(SolidWorks) at H +B Profil AG
October 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Created CAD data from hand drawings and notes using SolidWorks for laser cutting and bending production via Bystronic machines. Modified drawings consulting directly with customers.
Founder and Sole Proprietor at Waldmeier Productions
January 1, 2020 - Present
Manage own company offering consulting on product development, concept drawings, CAD construction, 3D scanning, prototyping, mould making, and surface finishing including galvanising, lacquering, and hand painting for selected clients.
Draughtsman CAD(Revit) at Gabriel Bonfin Collection AG
August 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Produced architectural CAD drafts and created 3D blind reliefs from 2D photographs.
3D CAD all-rounder, production employee at Digital workshop
November 30, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Conducted technical consultations with customers and designed according to requirements, created 2D and 3D production data for water jet, laser, foil cutting, FDM, SLS, SLA, and milling. Performed laser cutting, 3D printing, carpentry, model making, commissioned external work for metal milling, paintwork, and textiles. Provided hand-drawn cartoons for cards and social media posts, and supported exhibition stands.
Konstrukteur CAD(SolidWorks), Produktionsmitarbeiter at Lasso Technik AG
June 30, 2024 - August 8, 2025
Responsible for updating company CAD data from SolidWorks 2019 to 2023/24 and developing a new semi-automatic conical sieve punching machine to produce six additional sieve sizes based on a predecessor machine. Further tasks included designing various special constructions (clean and wastewater valves), assembling valves, workshop and warehouse work, sales support, hand-drawn cartoons for Christmas and New Year cards as well as social media posts, and managing the trade show booth.
Projektbezogener Elektriker und Monteur at IArt AG
November 1, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Performed project-based electrician and assembly work on various construction sites including creation of complex facade elements that are motorized and illuminated in Seoul, LED solar facade assembly at Novartis Campus, and development and construction of an iPad charging station for Novartis Campus.
Zeichner CAD(SolidWorks) at H+B Profil AG
October 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
Worked as CAD draftsman and all-rounder creating CAD data from hand drawings or notes, modifying drawings directly in consultation with clients, and converting CAD drawings into laser cutting and bending data using Bystronic systems.
Zeichner CAD(Revit) at Gabriel Bonfin Collection AG
August 31, 2022 - August 8, 2025
CAD draftsman for architectural projects, including creating 3D tactile reliefs based on 2D photos.
3D CAD Allrounder, Produktionsmitarbeiter at Digitalwerkstatt
November 30, 2019 - August 8, 2025
Handled client meetings and technical consulting, created designs according to customer wishes including sketches, drawings, and renderings, prepared production data for 2D and 3D manufacturing processes such as water jet, laser, and foil cutting, and 3D printing and milling. Performed laser cutting and partial in-house 3D printing as well as producing special constructions, woodworking, and model building. Managed outsourced orders for specialized tasks like metal milling, professional painting, and textile work. Also contributed hand-drawn cartoons for holiday cards and social media posts and coordinated trade show booths.

Education

Bachelor of Arts FHNW in product and industrial design at Hyperwerk FHNW, Basel
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Training / apprenticeship as 3D designer, BMI vocational baccalaureate in design at SFG, School of Design, Basel
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Preliminary course for design at SFG, School of Design, Basel
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Student exchange 3D printer workshop at Unspecified, New Zealand
January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013
Bachelor of Arts FHNW in Produkt- und Industriedesign at Hyperwerk FHNW, Basel
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Ausbildung / Lehre zum Gestalter 3D, BMI Berufsmatur Gestalter at SFG, Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
Vorkurs für Gestaltung at SFG, Schule für Gestaltung, Basel
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics
    paper Portfolio - Prototyping and Modelmaking
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