Miika Mahonen

Miika Mahonen has a diverse work experience in the design field. Miika is currently working as a Principal Designer at HMD Global since August 2020. Prior to this, they held the same role from March 2019 to July 2020. Miika also worked as a Senior Design Specialist at HMD Global from July 2018 to March 2019.

Before joining HMD Global, Miika Mahonen worked at Samsung Electronics as a Design Manager from June 2015 to June 2018. During their time at Samsung, they led the design team for Samsung Design China, focusing on understanding and incorporating local market insights for the development of the Galaxy C-series smartphone, which achieved great market performance and became a leader in the mid-tier market.

Miika Mahonen also worked at Bantum as a Senior Design Manager from April 2014 to June 2015. In this role, they led a design team and collaborated with clients, market research agencies, and various departments to achieve project success. Miika also worked as a Freelance Designer at Bantum from January 2014 to March 2014, where they helped a start-up company build their brand and design professional work accessories and wearables.

Prior to Bantum, Miika Mahonen worked as an Associate Creative Director at Ailv-Group from January 2013 to October 2013, leading multidisciplinary design teams to start new brands and create better product experiences. Miika also worked at WILDDESIGN as a Senior Designer from February 2012 to January 2013, where they were responsible for project management, creative direction, and design strategy.

Miika Mahonen started their career as a Contract Designer at Aimo Design in November 2011 and later worked as a Freelancer/Graduate School Project at a Mobile Accessory Start-up in June 2010, where they focused on mobile phone accessories and conducted research and design strategy.

Miika also worked at Wenda Oy as a Project Manager from May 2007 to June 2008, overseeing industrial design projects in the boat and composite industries. Before that, they worked at Bella Boats as a Designer/Model Builder from January 2006 to April 2007, primarily involved in model and plug building as well as interior and exterior design tasks.

Overall, Miika Mahonen has extensive experience in design management, project leadership, market insights, and product development, making him a valuable asset in the design industry.

Miika Mahonen's education history includes several notable achievements. In the year 2023, they attended the Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development, where they completed the Service Design and Design Thinking Program.

Prior to this, from 2008 to 2011, Miika pursued their Master's degree in Industrial Design at the Academy of Art University, earning a Master of Fine Arts (MFA).

Between 2001 and 2006, Miika attended the Savonia University of Applied Sciences, where they obtained a Bachelor of Design degree, specializing in Product Design.

In the year 2000, Miika participated in Visual Art Studies and Art History at the Portaanpää Institute, enhancing their knowledge in the field of Art/Art Studies, General.

From these educational experiences, it can be inferred that Miika Mahonen has a strong background in design and art-related studies.