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Hi, I’m Juha Kosonen, an internationally experienced industrial designer and design leader with over 36 years in branding, creative thinking, user research, strategic design and the creation of new product concepts. I have led consumer electronics design, professional equipment design and brand identity development, and I enjoy using the latest design technology and methods to create innovative service products and new business opportunities.
My career spans global studios and major tech brands, including Nokia and Huawei, where I directed design strategy, product visions and cross-functional collaboration. I also contribute to business development and marketing communications, helping organizations discover and realize new product and market opportunities while building strong design cultures.
Experience Level
Language
Finnish
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Architect Office Trainee at Innovark Oy
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1989Trainee at an architectural office providing design support.
Freelancer at Design Studio Jussi Ahola Oy
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1988Freelance industrial design projects.
Industrial Designer at Creadesign Oy
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1990Industrial design projects.
Senior Industrial Designer at Creadesign Oy
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996Senior role in industrial design studio.
Technical Sales and Application Engineer at Comgraph Ltd
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997Technical sales and application engineering.
Design Specialist at Alias|Wavefront
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000Design specialist / training and services.
Design Manager at Lawton & Yeo Design Associates
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002Design management and product concept development.
Owner / Operative Manager at Design Studio Ideavalmis
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004Industrial design studio operating in Singapore and Switzerland; business development.
Owner at Design Studio Konseptiplus Ltd
January 1, 2004 - PresentOwner of design studio in Finland; ongoing.
Senior Design Manager - Gear Design at Nokia Design/gear design
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011Leading gear design and design strategy for Nokia accessories.
Deputy Head of Gear Design at Nokia Design/gear design
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Deputy head of Gear Design; coordinating ID, CMD and personalization teams.
Principal Designer - Advanced Design at Nokia Design/advanced design
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Principal designer creating future product experiences and strategies.
Chief Designer at Huawei Consumer Experience Center
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017Leading design for Huawei consumer wearables and experiences.
Chief Designer at K-Hartwall
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Company-wide concept design and client understanding initiatives; IPR strategy.
Chief Designer at Huawei wearable design team
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025Head of wearable design team; concept creation and production consulting.
Talkband Design Consultant at Huawei
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Talkband design development and production consulting
Talkband Concept Consultant at Huawei
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Talkband concept creation, design development and production consulting
Huawei Watch Concept Designer at Huawei
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Watch concept design, design development and production consulting
Talkband Concept Consultant (B3) at Huawei
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Talkband concept creation; design and production consulting
Huawei Watch 2 Concept Designer at Huawei
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Watch 2 concept design, development and production consulting
Huawei MateBook 1-2 Accessory Concept Designer at Huawei
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Accessory concept creation; design development and production consulting
Huawei Wearables GT and W Series Concept Designer at Huawei
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2025Concept creation; design development and production consulting
Huawei Wearables Ultimate Concept Designer at Huawei
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025Ultimate concept creation; design development and production consulting
Huawei Wearables 2026-2027 Product Concept Lead at Huawei
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027Product concepts for 2026-2027 wearables; design direction and consulting
Design Thinking & Concept Design at Self-employed / Consultancy
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025Design thinking and concept design projects
K-Hartwall Concept Design Leader at K-Hartwall
January 1, 2017 - PresentCreating and leading concept design of next generation logistics solutions
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial Design at University of Industrial Arts Helsinki
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1990Master of Arts, Design Leadership at University of Industrial Arts Helsinki
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992Qualifications
Alias|Wavefront AWIC LD2, LD3 Instructor
January 11, 2030 - March 30, 2026Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services
Experience Level
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