I am Katrin-Maria Terras, a dedicated designer and artist based in Tallinn, Estonia. With a solid background in jewellery, blacksmithing, and industrial design, I have led impactful projects such as the "K!dzone" at the Tallinn Design Festival, combining creativity with strong organizational skills. My experience spans customer support, event planning, and administrative roles, showcasing my capacity to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams. As an active member of the Estonian art and design community, I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning, highlighted by participation in master classes and residencies. My skills extend from design and photography to project management and quality assurance in higher education. I am passionate about bringing innovative and creative solutions to life while fostering community engagement through design and arts.…

Katrin-Maria Terras

I am Katrin-Maria Terras, a dedicated designer and artist based in Tallinn, Estonia. With a solid background in jewellery, blacksmithing, and industrial design, I have led impactful projects such as the "K!dzone" at the Tallinn Design Festival, combining creativity with strong organizational skills. My experience spans customer support, event planning, and administrative roles, showcasing my capacity to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams. As an active member of the Estonian art and design community, I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning, highlighted by participation in master classes and residencies. My skills extend from design and photography to project management and quality assurance in higher education. I am passionate about bringing innovative and creative solutions to life while fostering community engagement through design and arts.…

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I am Katrin-Maria Terras, a dedicated designer and artist based in Tallinn, Estonia.

With a solid background in jewellery, blacksmithing, and industrial design, I have led impactful projects such as the “K!dzone” at the Tallinn Design Festival, combining creativity with strong organizational skills. My experience spans customer support, event planning, and administrative roles, showcasing my capacity to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams.

As an active member of the Estonian art and design community, I thrive on collaboration and continuous learning, highlighted by participation in master classes and residencies. My skills extend from design and photography to project management and quality assurance in higher education. I am passionate about bringing innovative and creative solutions to life while fostering community engagement through design and arts.

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Language

Estonian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Lead at Tallinn Design Festival
January 1, 2024 - Present
Led the 'Kid Zone' project at Tallinn Design Festival in 2024 and 2025, managing children's programs and activities, fostering creativity and design awareness among young participants.
Children Programme and Activities Project Manager at Tallinn Design Festival
January 1, 2023 - Present
Managed children's programme and activities, coordinating events and participant engagement to deliver an enriching design experience at the festival.
Customer Support Specialist at Reitan Convenience AS, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Provided extensive customer support, resolving inquiries and improving customer satisfaction within the convenience retail sector.
Customer Service Representative at R-Kiosk Estonia AS, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Delivered high-quality customer service and support, handling transactions and customer inquiries effectively.
Creator and Designer at Leather accessories brand Stipo TÜ
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Founded and designed products for a leather accessories brand, combining artisanal craftsmanship with creative design.
Project Lead at Tallinn Design Festival "Disainiöö"
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led the "Kid Zone" project at the Tallinn Design Festival in 2024 and 2025, managing children's programs and activities. In 2023, served as child programme and activities project manager, coordinating events and ensuring engagement and smooth operations.
Customer Support Specialist at Reitan Convenience AS, Tallinn, Estonia
December 31, 2024 - August 29, 2025
Provided extensive customer support and managed service delivery between 2019 and 2024, resolving customer inquiries and supporting operational processes.
Customer Service Representative at R-Kiosk Estonia AS, Tallinn, Estonia
December 31, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Handled customer service tasks for seven years from 2015 to 2022, maintaining positive customer relations and contributing to store operations.
Customer Service Assistant at Estonian Design House
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Supported daily customer service activities from 2017 to 2018 in a design-focused retail environment.
Photographer, Assistant, Manager at Tallinn Design Festival "Disainiöö"
December 31, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Managed photographic duties and assisted in organizational tasks from 2016 to 2021, contributing to festival production and management.
Creator and Designer at Stipo TÜ (Leather Accessories Brand)
December 31, 2018 - August 29, 2025
Founded and designed leather accessories for the brand between 2014 and 2018, overseeing creative direction and product development.
Administrator at Historical Hotels Group, Tallinn, Estonia
December 31, 2015 - August 29, 2025
Performed administrative duties in a hospitality setting from 2014 to 2015, supporting daily operations.
Customer Service Representative at ABC Smoke, Tallinn, Estonia
December 31, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Provided customer service from 2013 to 2014, managing sales and client relations.
Various jobs including Stagehand at Various in Finland, Norway, and Estonia
December 31, 2014 - August 29, 2025
Worked various jobs including stagehand duties from 2010 to 2014 across multiple countries, gaining diverse practical experience.

Education

BA Industrial Design at KyAMK, Kouvola, Finland
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BA Jewellery and Blacksmithing at EKA, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA Design and Crafts at EKA, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Design for Wellbeing at Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
BA at Kymi Art and Music Institute (KyAMK), Kouvola, Finland
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BA at Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
MA at Estonian Academy of Arts, Tallinn, Estonia
January 1, 2022 - August 29, 2025
Design for Wellbeing Course at Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Quality Assessment Council for Higher Education e-course quality mark assessor
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Quality Assessment Council for Higher Education e-course quality mark assessor
January 1, 2024 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
    paper Stipo leather accessories brand

    My brand started almost by accident, fueled by a strong desire to learn leather crafting and bring my design vision to life. My initial goal was simple yet ambitious: to create accessories crafted from a single piece of leather. This led to the development of two distinct wallet designs—one tailored for cash, the other for cards.

    Sales flourished as I honed my management skills, joined e-commerce platforms, and regularly participated in Christmas markets. However, as my creativity expanded, so did my curiosity about working with new materials. Over time, the routine of creating media content and focusing solely on leather accessories felt limiting. My growing skill set made it clear that sticking to one product type wasn’t enough to satisfy my creative drive.

    Back in 2014, platforms like Instagram and Facebook made it much easier to connect with audiences, and those early days of my brand were an incredible learning experience. Though I’ve since moved on to exploring a wider variety of crafts, I cherish this chapter of my journey—it’s the foundation that shaped who I am today.