ABOUT
ABOUT
BIOSimo 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.
AWARDSFinalist // 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
EDUCATIONAalto 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 EXPERIENCEStudio 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
