Product designer with a Master's in Design, Innovation, Strategy and Product at Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, following a First Class BA (Hons) in Product Design from De Montfort University. Experienced in industrial design, design strategy, user research, and CAD development, with a strong focus on creating meaningful products and experiences that connect user needs with business goals. Passionate about innovation, craftsmanship, and turning insights into impactful design solutions. What differentiates me is my ability to combine creative design thinking with strong technical execution. Alongside advanced CAD skills in SOLIDWORKS, I have experience in user research, design strategy, CMF development, and storytelling, allowing me to create solutions that are not only aesthetically refined but also commercially relevant and user-focused. I am particularly passionate about designing products and experiences that connect people with brands in meaningful ways, translating insights into innovative, high-quality solutions that balance business objectives with user needs.…

Eleni Demetriadou

Product designer with a Master's in Design, Innovation, Strategy and Product at Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, following a First Class BA (Hons) in Product Design from De Montfort University. Experienced in industrial design, design strategy, user research, and CAD development, with a strong focus on creating meaningful products and experiences that connect user needs with business goals. Passionate about innovation, craftsmanship, and turning insights into impactful design solutions. What differentiates me is my ability to combine creative design thinking with strong technical execution. Alongside advanced CAD skills in SOLIDWORKS, I have experience in user research, design strategy, CMF development, and storytelling, allowing me to create solutions that are not only aesthetically refined but also commercially relevant and user-focused. I am particularly passionate about designing products and experiences that connect people with brands in meaningful ways, translating insights into innovative, high-quality solutions that balance business objectives with user needs.…

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Product designer with a Master’s in Design, Innovation, Strategy and Product at Istituto Europeo di Design in Milan, following a First Class BA (Hons) in Product Design from De Montfort University. Experienced in industrial design, design strategy, user research, and CAD development, with a strong focus on creating meaningful products and experiences that connect user needs with business goals. Passionate about innovation, craftsmanship, and turning insights into impactful design solutions.

What differentiates me is my ability to combine creative design thinking with strong technical execution. Alongside advanced CAD skills in SOLIDWORKS, I have experience in user research, design strategy, CMF development, and storytelling, allowing me to create solutions that are not only aesthetically refined but also commercially relevant and user-focused.

I am particularly passionate about designing products and experiences that connect people with brands in meaningful ways, translating insights into innovative, high-quality solutions that balance business objectives with user needs.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Marathon Shoe Design Intern at Marathon Shoe Design
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Employed as a footwear designer, designing a marathon shoe prototype for testing.
Lighting Consultant Intern at Arch Tube
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Researched Gen Z trends and designed a bag accessory to expand market reach.
Strategy and Design Designer at Bellissima Imetec, Milano
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Developed strategy and design for premium kitchen product initiatives as part of a Haier Europe collaboration.
Product and Strategy Designer at Haier Europe, Milano
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed tech-integrated products to enter the premium kitchen maker market.
Product Design Intern at Caboto
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Product design internship contributing to consumer electronics and kitchen appliance projects.
Accessory Designer at Moleskine, Milano
December 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Tasked with creating a strategy to help Bellissima expand and rebrand their communication in Korea.
Freelance Designer
December 1, 2025 - Present
Developed branding and product design solutions for local businesses and independent projects.
Marathon Shoe Design Intern
April 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Designed a marathon shoe prototype for testing
Product Design Intern
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Sept–Dec 2025 internship focusing on product design for local businesses and independent projects

Education

Master’s in Design - Innovation, Strategy and Product at Istituto Europeo di Design (IED), Italy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
BA (First Class Honours) in Product Design at De Montfort University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Art and Design Foundation (First Class Honours) at Montfort College, England
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Art and Design Foundation (First class honours) at Montfort College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
BA Product Design (First class honours) at De Montfort University, England
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Master’s in Design - Innovation, Strategy and Product (Scholarship) at Istituto Europeo di Design, Italy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Award: 'Disruptive innovation with elegant complexity solving' by Seymour Powell for Trident Scuba Mask
January 1, 2024 - May 28, 2026
Student Endeavour Award
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Course and Faculty Representative
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Disruptive Innovation Award for Trident Scuba Mask
January 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Student Endeavour Award
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026

Industry Experience

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