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Academic Background | Professional Journey

Germany

Halle/Saale

University of Art and Design

Burg Giebichenstein

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UK

London

RCA

Royal College of Art

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Germany

Munich

designaffairs GmbH

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Finland

Helsinki

TAIK - University of

Art and Design

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Japan

Tokyo

Nissan Motor Company

Creative Box Inc.

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Internship

@

Pro Industria

Solingen

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Diploma

@

Vodafone Pilotentwicklung

Munich

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2 Internships

@

Creative Box Inc.

Japan

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 Extended

Stays in

China, Argentina, Cuba, Turkey

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1997-2002

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Industrial Design Studies

Diploma Degree

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Studies on Philosophy, Psychology,

Art & Design History and Typography

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Variety of projects in the fields of

home appliances, water crafts, 

heavy machinery and ergonomics

 

Graduation work on the

topic of 'Fuel Cells & Mobility'

(Sponsored by Vodafone)  

Erasmus Exchange Studies

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Design Strategy &

Interior Design

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First Patent on the invention of

'Rubber Wood', a flexible plywood

composite material.

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IT-Concept Car in collaboration with

Nokia and Valmet Automotive

2002-2004

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Postgraduate Master Degree

in Vehicle Design

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Sponsorship by Nissan, Japan

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Thesis on 'Perceptions of Freedom'

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Visionary explorations on the

future of urban mobility and

mobile architecture

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Industry Project with Toyota Europe

2004-2016

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Project Lead Designer

in the Exploratory Design Departments

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Conception and realisation of future

mobility concepts, vehicle pre-development and concept cars

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2016 - current

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Executive Director

Product Experience Unit

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Team leadership and project management in one of the most

vibrant and multifaceted German creative consultancies with global studios in Shanghai and Portland

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© 2018 by Tobias Nagel

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