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Tel Aviv, Israel

A Strategic Design consultancy, working with management and internal teams to streamline and empower the product, brand, usability and experience throughout the product's physical and digital touch points.YaDa Design lab acts as a close partner to startups in their journey to launch physicals and digital products, leading innovation and design process, bringing to the table vast experience in product, design and innovation management through human-centric design approach,- As a Strategic Design Consultant, I leverage my expertise in product, design, and innovation management to guide clients and foster successful relationships.- I focus on streamlining and empowering the product, brand, usability, and user experience across all product touchpoints (physical and digital).- I have a proven track record of leading innovation and design processes for startups, resulting in increased product's usability, brand consistency, and successful product launches.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Ya\Da, the first ever Baby Carrying Ecosystem, is a D2C / B2C parenting brand, currently in in M&A process, dedicated to simplifying the lives of modern parents by designing innovative products. We give parents the option to focus on sharing moments with their kids seamlessly and effortlessly.- Established YaDa, the first-ever Baby Carrying Ecosystem based on a patent-pending product concept. this product range addresses modern parenting needs by simplifying lives and fostering stronger parent-child connection.- Developed a disruptive multi-channel business model to extend product lifecycle in B2C cannels, and cater to evolving family needs. - Built a comprehensive brand identity from the ground up. This ensures strong market positioning and resonates with modern parents.- Led all aspects of the company, including product development, brand strategy, production, logistics, fundraising, and finance. - Assembled a strong advisory board and recruited a VP of Digital Marketing. - Secured a strong partnership for commercialization.

Hong Kong Sar

Shiftcam is an innovative HK based smartphonography company, making exceptional products. alongside the leadership of the company I am leading a process of investigating, experimenting, developing and delivering innovative user centered solutions, products and services.- Led the full design lifecycle for user-centered solutions, products, and services at ShiftCam, an innovative Hong Kong-based startup developing exceptional smartphone photography products.- Oversaw all design processes, including investigation, experimentation, design, development, and delivery.- Managed a team of 4 people, including relationships with key suppliers.

Seoul, South Korea

3I is a software and hardware AI startup based in Seoul, south Korea. in this project I was working with the Pivo.ai management and teams (the consumer branch of 3i), to streamline and empower the product, brand, usability and experience throughout the product's physical and digital touch points.- Collaborated with Pivo.ai management and teams (consumer branch of 3I) to enhance the product, brand, usability, and user experience for their AI-powered smartphone tracking devices.- Streamlined the User Experience across all touchpoints, including physical and digital interactions. - Develop a unique UX and UI for the app to become a community based marketing tool and inspiration for users.- Streamline the physical product line Vs App line and accessories relationship, into a modular physical product with feature based App and physical units ecosystem and service.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Resmetrix Medical is a medical wearable device startup developing the first-ever wearable breathing holter. As R&D product specialist I was working closely with the founders and inventors to develop the technology and prove the viability of the product, including the Technical design, Engineering and Material sourcing, manufacturing, quality standards UX and UI.- Collaborated closely with founders and inventors to develop and validate the first-ever wearable breathing holter at Resmetrix Medical, a medical wearable device startup.- Played a key role in product development across various disciplines: Technical design & engineering, Material sourcing & manufacturing, Quality standards and User experience (UX) & user interface (UI) design.

Israel - Guatemala

VentiLab is a company dedicated to develop and manufacture sustainable ventilation solutions for developing countries. The company started as we understood the need of ventilation solutions in central and south America, as COVID-19 pandemic expanded and the local health authorities were in need for smart safe and simple to use solutions. As a Co-Founder and VP Product innovation lead all Product, development and manufacturing processes, working solely from abroad, with Guatemalan team in Guatemala City.We have developed the product from idea to saving-the-1st life in 6 months.- Developed a life-saving smart intermediate ventilation system in 5 months. As Co-founder and VP Product Innovation, I spearheaded the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and R&D to design, testing, and industrialization.- Led a local team to understand real user needs in the target country. This ensured the product addressed critical challenges faced by the healthcare system.- Utilized adaptive management and communication tools for rapid and efficient development. This resulted in a patent-pending system with high accuracy and control of ventilator output.- Successfully placed the first 3 machines in a local hospital, impacting lives. According to hospital updates, the system demonstrably improved patient outcomes.

Bassano Del Grappa, Veneto, Italy

After the closure of Israeli R&D office, I was asked to join and rebuild a carrying solutions team in the Italian HQ as Senior R&D Industrial designer and Project Managers Innovation. my role was to lead the PRO level lines and the development of emerging concepts, while assisting in mentoring the new team into the market.- Led the strategic research and development of new high-end professional product lines, spearheading innovation in a slowing market.- Functioned in a cross-functional role, collaborating closely with the Marketing Manager (Bags Team) to bridge the gap between market research and design execution.- Managed projects through their entire lifecycle, encompassing research, concept development, design, and industrialization with Far East vendors (including on-site collaboration).- Secured 2 invention patents and garnered multiple international design awards for developed products. - Team building and mentoring.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

As a part of a young talent enhancement program in VIS, I have relocated to Italy, working in the Innovation department for Manfrotto Supports (R&D) undertaking a Master program in Strategic design at the MDS program of Milan Polytecnico University. - Pioneered the integration of industrial design within the existing engineering team at Manfrotto Supports (R&D) as part of the VIS young talent program.- Led market research to identify emerging trends among social recorders, translating insights into new product solutions aligned with brand strategy to penetrate the smartphongraphy market.- Developed innovative support solutions for social recorders, encompassing both mechanical and aesthetic design aspects.

Jerusalem, Israel

- Led the full design process for new products from concept to production, encompassing: Market research (benchmarking, user observation, interviews), Concept development and design, Adherence to technical demands, production lines, and brand standards- Managed on-site collaboration with suppliers in China, ensuring design intent translates smoothly to manufacturing.- Possesses expertise in developing concepts and designs using both soft and rigid materials.

Milan Area, Italy

- Collaborated with the MOMO Design Team on ongoing projects, contributing to the brand's design identity.- Led a comprehensive analysis of the brand's product portfolio, identifying visual brand elements and exploring new design possibilities for their home brand in the soft goods area.- Developed new brand guidelines for soft goods, ensuring design consistency and brand alignment across product lines.

Master'S Degree, Mds - Strategic Design And Design Of The Value Offering

B.Design, Industrial And Product Design