About:
Thilo approaches every project from a unique angle. Some call it his “style,” but it’s really a commitment to a way of working: an instinctive process where every detail matters, and the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts.
His work is bold, playful, and precise — a captivating mix. The inspiration? A lifetime of navigating the world differently, born deaf in his right ear. This shaped his awareness of how people perceive, connect, and communicate, giving his designs a sharp sensitivity and edge.
FinalFinal is Thilo’s tribute to the creative process — embracing the beauty of iteration, the never-ending loops of making “just one more change,” the last-minute pivots, and the “final boss” fights every designer faces. Along the way, he’s constantly learning new skills and leveling up to arrive at the version we call FinalFinal. Over the years, he’s been fortunate to meet, interact with, and collaborate alongside some of the industry’s most extraordinary people — who have deeply influenced him.
Working with Thilo means more than hiring an industrial designer for the job. What you gain is a creative partner who truly cares and will become a friend you can trust. The results? More than a new product — it’s a thoughtful, intentional human experience, carefully crafted from start to finish.
Experience
2023 — 2025
Umeå 🇸🇪
Advanced Product Design Master — Umeå Institute of Design
2024 six months
Wendlingen 🇩🇪
Industrial Designer — Festool
2021 six months
Detroit 🇺🇸
Exchange semester Product Design — College for Creative studies
2020 six months
Wuppertal 🇩🇪
Industrial Design Intern — Wera Tools
2018 — 202
Wuppertal 🇩🇪
Multidisciplinary Design — Studio Arrenberg
2018 — 2022
Wuppertal 🇩🇪
Bachelor Industrial Design — Bergische Universität
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