ABOUT

ABOUT


BIO

Simo Lahtinen (1989) is an Industrial Designer working across disciplines. With his experience in architecture, user centered design, meaningful products and passion to pure aesthetics of Nordic design, he maintains a balance between functionality and visual look in all of his work.

Throughout his career, Simo has worked on a wide range of projects, from large-scale built environment projects to product design and branding. He has been recognized for his work with international design awards and has been featured in international press and publications. His ultimate goal is to create design that is both honest and meaningful, with a positive impact on users and the environment.


AWARDS

Finalist // HIDN design competition by Woud 2023

Finalist // Suomalainen huonekalu (Finnish furniture) design competition by Association of Finnish Woodworking and Furniture Industries 2020

2nd prize // Northern Design Awards, 2019

Winner // German Design Awards, 2018

1st Prize // Tableware Innovation Awards, 2018

2nd prize & public vote // Platform competition by Project Baltia magazine & LSR Group, 2016

1st Prize // Vibrant port road innovation award by City of Lahti & LADEC, Mokša 2016

Finalist // Muuto talent awards, 2015

1st Prize //Kitchen of the future competition by Nixi kaluste, 2014


EDUCATION

Aalto University, School of Arts, Design and Architecture 2017-2022

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences 2012-2016

Hogescool Utrecht, Co-Design Studio 2014-2015

RATO Institute of Architectural Drawing 2011-2012


PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Studio Simo Lahtinen founded 2018 - present

Industrial Designer at Saas Instruments 2018-2019

Industrial Designer at Magisso 2017-2018

Industrial Designer at Sito Group 2015-2017

Freelance Product Designer at Magisso 2015-2017

Product Design intern at Studio Frederik Roijé 2015

Designer at Procofin 2013-2014

Architectural Assistant at Arkkitehtitoimisto Esko Hyvärinen & Co. 2012-2013