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I’m an industrial designer with a UK degree and over 10 years of experience leading design teams in large companies, lecturing, and running my own design bureau. I enjoy building multidisciplinary teams, shaping design languages, and delivering high-quality products at scale. My work spans consumer packaging to wearable devices, with a focus on sustainable production, ergonomics, and CMF-driven aesthetics. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and turning ideas into tangible, impactful realities.…I’m an industrial designer with a UK degree and over 10 years of experience leading design teams in large companies, lecturing, and running my own design bureau. I enjoy building multidisciplinary teams, shaping design languages, and delivering high-quality products at scale. My work spans consumer packaging to wearable devices, with a focus on sustainable production, ergonomics, and CMF-driven aesthetics. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and turning ideas into tangible, impactful realities.

Daniil Ostrikov

Product Designer, 3D Designer, Packaging Designer, +3

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I’m an industrial designer with a UK degree and over 10 years of experience leading design teams in large companies, lecturing, and running my own design bureau. I enjoy building multidisciplinary teams, shaping design languages, and delivering high-quality products at scale. My work spans consumer packaging to wearable devices, with a focus on sustainable production, ergonomics, and CMF-driven aesthetics. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and turning ideas into tangible, impactful realities.…I’m an industrial designer with a UK degree and over 10 years of experience leading design teams in large companies, lecturing, and running my own design bureau. I enjoy building multidisciplinary teams, shaping design languages, and delivering high-quality products at scale. My work spans consumer packaging to wearable devices, with a focus on sustainable production, ergonomics, and CMF-driven aesthetics. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and turning ideas into tangible, impactful realities.

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I’m an industrial designer with a UK degree and over 10 years of experience leading design teams in large companies, lecturing, and running my own design bureau. I enjoy building multidisciplinary teams, shaping design languages, and delivering high-quality products at scale.

My work spans consumer packaging to wearable devices, with a focus on sustainable production, ergonomics, and CMF-driven aesthetics. I thrive on cross-functional collaboration and turning ideas into tangible, impactful realities.

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Work Experience

Head of Physical Product Design and Packaging at Samokat

October 1, 2022 - Present

Led the transformation of the industrial design and packaging team from 4 to 40 members, building a highly effective and collaborative group. Directed the development and launch of over 3000 OEM products and 300 ODM designs, delivering market-leading solutions. Drove growth by aligning product development with business goals and GMV metrics.

Lead Industrial Designer at PIK

August 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Developed and implemented innovative products for Russia's largest real estate company, leading cross-functional product design initiatives and establishing design standards to accelerate time-to-market and product quality.

ID Lecturer at British Higher School of Art and Design (BHSAD)

October 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Advised 30 undergraduate students and taught graphics and 3D software courses, mentoring student projects and industrial design fundamentals.

Head of Industrial Design Department at BL Group

January 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Headed the Industrial Design Department; designed a new product line, built and managed a team of 5 designers, and shaped product strategy and execution.

CDO at UM Systems

September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2025

Designed and engineered a full product line of personal protective equipment, leading cross-functional development and coordinating design efforts with funding and production goals.

Founder & CDO at Horizon Design Bureau

May 31, 2020 - September 30, 2025

Founded a design bureau with personal funding, built a team of 30, and acted as the main company representative in sales and contract negotiations, leading strategic design initiatives and client engagements.

Head of Physical Product Design and Packaging at Samokat

October 1, 2022 - Present

Led the transformation of the industrial design and packaging team from 4 to 40 members, building a highly effective and collaborative group. Oversaw the development and launch of over 3000 OEM products and 300 ODM designs, ensuring innovative and market-leading solutions. Played a key role in driving growth, significantly contributing to the business’s GMV through strategic product development.

Lead Industrial Designer at PIK Group

August 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Development and implementation of innovative products in the largest real estate company in Russia.

ID Lecturer at British Higher School of Art and Design (BHSAD)

October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Advised 30 undergraduate students; taught classes, including graphics and 3D software.

Head of Industrial Design Department at BL Group

January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025

Designed new product line, hired a team of 5 people, and led product development in Moscow.

CDO at UM Systems

September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2025

Designed and engineered a full product line of personal protective equipment. Notable achievement: $5m+ successfully funded on Kickstarter.

Founder & CDO at Horizon Design Bureau

May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2025

Founded a design company, built a team of 30, and acted as the main company representative in sales and contract negotiations.

Head of Physical Product Design & Packaging at Samokat

October 1, 2022 - Present

Led the design organization, growing the team from 4 to 40 people and establishing design processes and a shared language. Designed and launched 3,000+ OEM and 300 ODM products with sustainable, high-quality production. Directed initiatives contributing to 3x GMV growth.

Lead Industrial Designer at PIK

December 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022

Developed modular facade and CMF systems to enhance architectural diversity, quality control, and consistency across projects.

ID Lecturer at British Higher School of Art and Design

September 1, 2020 - October 31, 2022

Taught industrial design and 3D modeling; advised 30+ students on product development, prototyping and portfolio building.

Head of Industrial Design Department at BL Group

May 1, 2020 - January 31, 2022

Founded the industrial design department and delivered 50+ lighting products from concept to launch. Defined design processes and documentation.

CDO at UM Systems

February 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

Led design and engineering of wearable devices from concept to production, raising $5+ million on Kickstarter. Focused on ergonomics, usability, and scalable manufacturing.