I'm an industrial and product designer with a passion for creating innovative solutions. My journey began in the automotive sector and has expanded to everyday products. I love the challenge of designing functional yet aesthetically pleasing items that enhance people's lives. Living in Sweden offers me a unique perspective on design and its impact on the environment and quality of life.

Joachim Nordwall

I'm an industrial and product designer with a passion for creating innovative solutions. My journey began in the automotive sector and has expanded to everyday products. I love the challenge of designing functional yet aesthetically pleasing items that enhance people's lives. Living in Sweden offers me a unique perspective on design and its impact on the environment and quality of life.

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I’m an industrial and product designer with a passion for creating innovative solutions. My journey began in the automotive sector and has expanded to everyday products. I love the challenge of designing functional yet aesthetically pleasing items that enhance people’s lives. Living in Sweden offers me a unique perspective on design and its impact on the environment and quality of life.

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Language

Swedish
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Contractor - Conceptual Designer at Honda Design Center, Frankfurt
December 31, 1996 - September 2, 2025
Worked on conceptual design for the next generation Honda Civic, contributing to innovative vehicle design during a one-year contract.
Product Designer at Electrolux Design Center, Stockholm
December 31, 2001 - September 2, 2025
Contributed to the development of Electrolux white goods including washing machines, small appliances, and vacuum cleaners. Part of teams working on next-generation products and Electrolux Wascator washing machines.
Ex-Pat Design Consultant at Electrolux Design Center, Sydney
December 31, 2002 - September 2, 2025
Assisted integration of Electrolux design values into the Sydney design center following acquisition of Email Appliances.
Founder & Product Designer at J. Nordwall Design
December 31, 2023 - September 2, 2025
Established own consultancy offering industrial/product design services to several clients including Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, SAAB, Light My Fire, and others. Designed multiple successful products including Koenigsegg supercars, Electrolux luxury brand Grand Cuisine, and Light My Fire’s Spork utensil with 45+ million units sold worldwide.
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading exterior design for Koenigsegg supercars including One to 1, Agera, Regera, Jesko and contributing to the Gemera exterior design.
Contractor, Conceptual Designer at Honda Design Center, Frankfurt
December 31, 1996 - September 3, 2025
Worked on conceptual design for the next generation of the Honda Civic, focusing on automotive design innovation and forward-thinking vehicle aesthetics.
Industrial Designer at Electrolux Design Center, Stockholm
December 31, 2001 - September 3, 2025
Contributed to various product designs including the next generation of Electrolux white goods, Wascator washing machines, small appliances, and vacuum cleaners. Part of development teams advancing Electrolux’s consumer products.
Designer (Ex-Pat Contract) at Electrolux Design Center, Sydney, Australia
December 31, 2002 - September 3, 2025
Assisted in integrating Electrolux design values into Email Appliances after acquisition, supporting brand consistency and design innovation in a new market.
Founder and Principal Designer at J. Nordwall Design
December 31, 2023 - September 3, 2025
Established a consultancy business with clients including Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, Light My Fire, SAAB, and others. Delivered design leadership in product portfolios such as the popular 'Spork' utensil and contributed to automotive and luxury brand designs.
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading exterior design at Koenigsegg, responsible for major evolutions of supercars such as One to 1, Agera, Regera, Jesko, and contributing to the Gemera exterior and interior design development.
Contractor at Honda Design Center, Frankfurt
January 1, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Conceptual design for the next generation of Honda Civic.
Designer at Electrolux Design Center, Stockholm
January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Worked on many products; contributed to the next generation of Electrolux white goods; involved with Electrolux Wascator washing machines; conceptual work for small appliances and vacuum cleaners.
Contract Designer at Electrolux Design Center, Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Ex-Pat contract; helped integrate Electrolux design values after the acquisition of Email Appliances.
Founder / Consultant at J. Nordwall Design
January 1, 2002 - Present
Started own consultancy; clients included Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, Light My Fire, SAAB, Semcon, Danish Yacht, DesignWorks USA, Atlas Copco, ErgonomDesignGruppen (VeryDay), Charge Amps, INZILE, Luvly AB, eFashion Championship.
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Head of exterior design; design responsible for evolutions of Koenigsegg’s supercars (One:1, Agera, Regera, Jesko) exterior + interior; involved in Gemera exterior; also contributed to Grand Cuisine and Electrolux Ultra luxury brand; led Light My Fire portfolio work including the Spork.
Contractor at Honda Design Center
January 1, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Conceptual design for the next generation of Honda Civic
Designer at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Worked on a range of products; part of a team developing the next generation of Electrolux white goods; conceptual work for small appliances and vacuum cleaners; involved with Electrolux Wascator washing machines
Ex-Pat Contract Designer at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Ex-Pat contract to help integrate Electrolux design values after the acquisition of Email Appliances; based in Sydney, Australia
Founder / Design Consultant at J. Nordwall Design
January 1, 2002 - Present
Started own consultancy with clients including Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, Light My Fire, SAAB, Semcon, Danish Yacht, DesignWorks USA, Atlas Copco, ErgonomDesignGruppen (VeryDay), Charge Amps, INZILE, Luvly AB, eFashion Championship
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead exterior design for Koenigsegg evolutions of its supercars (One:1, Agera, Regera, Jesko); contributed to Gemera exterior; interior work; involved with Grand Cuisine and Electrolux Ultra luxury brand; led Light My Fire Spork portfolio development
Contractor at Honda Design Center
January 1, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Conceptual design for the next generation of Honda Civic
Employed at Electrolux Design Center, Stockholm
January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Working with many different products; part of a small team developing the next generation of Electrolux white goods; conceptual work for small appliances, vacuum cleaners
Ex-Pat Contract at Electrolux Design Center, Sydney
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Helping to integrate Electrolux design values after the acquisition of Email Appliances
Founder / Consultant at J. Nordwall Design
January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Started own consultancy with clients like Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, Light My Fire, SAAB, Semcon, Danish Yacht, DesignWorks USA, Atlas Copco, ErgonomDesignGruppen (VeryDay), Charge Amps, INZILE, Luvly AB, eFashion Championship
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Head of exterior design; Design Responsible for evolutions of Koenigsegg's supercars (One:1, Agera, Regera & Jesko) exterior + interior; part of the Gemera exterior
Contractor at Honda Design Center
January 1, 1996 - September 30, 2025
Conceptual design for the next generation of Honda Civic
Designer at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 2001 - September 30, 2025
Employed at Electrolux Design Center in Stockholm, working with many products; part of a team developing the next generation of Electrolux white goods; contributing to Electrolux Wascator washing machines; conceptual work for small appliances and vacuum cleaners
Ex-Pat Contract at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 2002 - September 30, 2025
Sydney, Australia – Helping to integrate Electrolux design values after the acquisition of Email Appliances
Founder / Consultant at J. Nordwall Design
January 1, 2002 - Present
Started own consultancy with clients such as Electrolux, Koenigsegg Automotive, Light My Fire, SAAB, Semcon, Danish Yacht, DesignWorks USA, Atlas Copco, ErgonomDesignedGruppen (VeryDay), Charge Amps, INZILE, Luvly AB, eFashion Championship
Head of Exterior Design at Koenigsegg Automotive
January 1, 2024 - Present
Design lead for exterior (and interior contributions) across multiple Koenigsegg evolutions; involved in Gemera exterior program
Contractor at Honda Design Center
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Responsible for conceptual design for the next generation of Honda Civic.
Designer at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Worked on a variety of products including white goods and small kitchen appliances, contributing to innovative designs.
Ex-Pat Contractor at Electrolux Design Center
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
Assisted in integrating design values after the acquisition of Email Appliances in Australia.
Founder at J. Nordwall Design
January 1, 2002 - Present
Freelance product design consultancy serving clients like Electrolux, Koenigsegg, and others.
Owner & Designer at J. Nordwall Design AB
January 1, 2002 - Present
Founded my own design consultancy, working with major clients like Electrolux and Koenigsegg. Head of design for several supercar models and high-end products.

Education

Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design, Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design, Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design, Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design in Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design in Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design in Switzerland
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor's Degree at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Automotive Design at Art Center College of Design
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other, Retail, Media & Entertainment