Milan Kolenda-Horg
I am a Switzerland-based Industrial Designer with years of experience in various industries and in Human Factors Engineering of medical devices.
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I aspire to achieve the best user experience by applying human-centred design principles and by learning throughout the process what users really need.
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I am passionate about cycling and staying out in the nature. In my free time I am spending time with my family or often tinkering around and building things for our household.
Profession
since 2024
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Senior Industrial Designer
SHL Medical, Zug
Developing medical devices in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and various clients. Contributing to a variety of projects across the SHL product portfolio.
2023 - 2024
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Advanced UX Designer &
Human Factors Engineer
Zühlke, Schlieren
Subject matter expert in usability- and human factors engineering and design control of usability projects in compliance with FDA gudiances and IEC 62366-1. Contributing to the user experience and usability across various markets. Creating functional digital prototypes for various applications.
2020 - 2023
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Usability Engineer & UX Designer
Sensile Medical, Olten
Developing a medical device intended for the U.S. market. Responsibility for the internal usability process according to regulations and standards. Subject matter expert for usability- and human factors engineering and design control of usability projects in compliance with FDA gudiances and IEC 62366-1.
2017 - 2020
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Product- and Interaction Designer
Sensile Medical, Olten
Developing medical devices in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and various clients. Contributing to a variety of projects, analyzing context of use, user needs and developing user interfaces and conducting and documenting usability evaluation and use-related risk assessment.
2014 - 2017
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Industrial Designer
Marenco Swiss Design, Zug
Contributing to innovative products and new features for various clients. Exploring conceptual ideas for new market segments, improving aesthetics of existing products and extending product portfolios based on corporate design.
2012 - 2014
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Industrial Designer
Quadesign, Zug
Starting off in the field of product design in a design agency. Working in design projects for different clients in the Swiss industry. Conceptual drawings, CAD modeling, hand-crafted design mock-ups and 3d-visualizations.
Education
2020 - 2021
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Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in User Experience & Usability
University of Applied Psychology (FHNW), Olten
2009 - 2012
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Bachelor of Arts in Product- & Industrial Design
University of Arts Basel (FHNW), Aarau
2008 - 2009
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Higher Vocational Diploma
Berufsbildungszentrum Luzern (BBZB), Lucerne
2004 - 2008
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Apprenticeship as Construction Draftsman
Kost + Partner, Sursee
Berufsbildungszentrum Emmen (BBZW), Emmen
For a detailed CV please reach out.
Activities
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Mountain biking and cycling
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Exploration tours with the camper van
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Photography and video editing
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Crafting and tinkering around
Inspiration
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The nature
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People with great sense of humor
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Friends and family
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Positive thinking
