Nicolai Fredsgaard Dam

Nicolai Fredsgaard Dam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in design and innovation management, currently serving as the Design & Innovation Manager for DS Smith in Cluster Denmark since November 2016. Previously, Nicolai held roles as Design Lead and Structural Designer within the same company. Contributions to education include serving on the Board as a General Member at Den Skandinaviske Designhøjskole from April 2022 to April 2024. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Industrial Design from Aalborg University, where Nicolai also completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. Early career experiences include internships and production roles at Bang & Olufsen and a design engineer internship at 3PART A/S, emphasizing a strong foundation in design ideation, construction design, and optimization.