INFO
Rodion Usaev is a expert in the field of industrial design with extensive experience in electronic devices, household appliances, 3D printed gadgets & accessories.
Rodion Usaev is an industrial designer, living and working between Italy and Russia. During more than 10 years of professional experience, he worked in different areas and environments, getting several design awards and growing from junior to lead designer.
A small Milanese design team, a multinational appliances manufacturer and a leading Italian design & engineering studio are among places where he gained invaluable experience and worked on a variety of design projects, from concept till market.
He has been conducting personal practice since 2020, applying his unique experience and successfully designing mass-produced, technological and electronic products with a focus on a balance between purpose, technology, aesthetics and comfort.
He collaborates with design studios and does industrial design projects for startups & companies from all over the world, joining forces with select professionals to meet the unique needs of each client.
We are always glad to new acquaintances or challenges.
TIMELINE
EVENTS
2022
· Jury. Design Challenge 2050, Moscow
· Speaker. Russian Industrial Design Day
· Speaker. Lecture “Career in Industrial Design“, BHSAD
· Speaker & Moderator. Public talk “How to create cool products and build a career“, BHSAD
· Publication at Komsomolskaya Pravda
2020
· Online lecturer. “Introduction Art&Design” by British Higher School of Design
2017
· Tutor. Workshop “Inside the Designers Mind”. Design Innovation, Sony Global
2016
· Tutor. Workshop “Inside the Designers Mind”. Design Innovation, Sony Global
· Participant. “106 Elevator Pitch” by Domus Acdemy and Audi
2014
– Participant. Exhibition “Fai la cosa Giusta“, Mian
2013
· Speaker. Design Master Class by Coolhunting & Heineken. Milan
2010
· Speaker. TV Show “Good mood. Repair”. BST channel, Ufa
AWARDS
2018
· 2nd place. Competition “My Design Accessories” by Mything.com
· Winner. Hackathon “Innovation Starts with a Green Dot” by Deloitte. Milan
· Shortlisted. Add Awards. “Ambient Kitchen”
2014
· 2nd place. Competition “CIAO & IED accendono la creatività”. Milan
· Winner. Competition “Mission Gifts” by Formabilio.com
2022
· Curator and Lecturer. “Industrial design” course at BHSAD
· IED Brand Ambassador in Russia
2021
· Lead industrial Designer at High Tech Engineering
· Lecturer. “Thesis Project for Sber Devices”. Industrial design course at BHSAD
2020-Now
· Senior Industrial Designer at DV8 ID
2020
· IED Brand Ambassador in Russia
· Moved to Moscow. Started industrial design consulting and freelance
2019
· Industrial Designer at Studio Volpi
2017-2018
· Industrial Designer at Whirlpool EMEA.
2014-2016
· Industrial Designer at Studio&Partners.
2014
· Graduated Istituto Europeo di Design with degree in Product Design
· Part-time product designer at IdeaFactoryStore
2011
· Moved to Milan. Enrolled to Istituto Europeo di Design
· Graduated Ufa State Petroleum Technological University with a degree in Design
INTERVIEWS
2022
· Podcast “Designer with a Microphone“
· “Britanka Small Talk” about Industrial Design
2020
· “Q&A: Rodion Usaev“, www.design-mate.ru
2019
· “Industrial Design Career in Italy with IED“
2015
· “Stolnik” magazie: “Mecca of Design“