JAN-SIMON VEICHT

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Design Director | Strategy, Innovation, Emerging Technology

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Biography
 Designer and strategist at the intersection of emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and industrial design. Leading strategy and experience design at NewDealDesign, a San Francisco-based studio shaping impactful brands, products, and experiences across consumer and commercial markets. Current work spans humanoid robotics, embodied AI, interaction design, and strategic innovation for emerging technologies — from early-stage startups to multinational companies.

With over 15 years of experience across luxury, consumer tech, and mobility, led strategic design initiatives for global brands including Leica, Xiaomi, Chanel, Mazda, Stellantis, Calvin Klein, and JLL. Deeply engaged in the startup ecosystem — previously serving as Head of Industrial Design at Moon Five Technologies, helping democratize EV charging for renters across the U.S.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam and Master of Design in Emerging Technologies from UC Berkeley. Lecturer at Berkeley's Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), teaching strategic foresight and innovation methodologies.

SkillsPhysical
Digital fabrication, CNC machinery, laser cutting/engraving, 3D printing, power tools (wood, steel), soldering/electronics, welding, vacuum forming, cut & sew, pattern making

Technical 
Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros 3D, Fusion 360 CAD, Keyshot, Microsoft Suite, Figma, Miro, Notion, ProCreate, HTML, CSS, Raspberry Pi, Ultimaker Cura, Vizcom, Krea 

Methods
Rapid prototyping, design thinking, competitive analysis, user interviews, affinity diagramming, moodboarding, hand sketching, storyboarding, storytelling, scriptwriting, strategic foresight, design fiction, team building, Scrum, Lean Startup, Open Innovation

Languages 
German, English (bilingual)

Clients Freelance and full-time engagements
Mazda, Leadsun, Hexagon, Sophia Space, Xiaomi, Leica, JLL, Schneider Electric, Chanel, Stellantis, Calvin Klein, Coach 1941, Strenesse, Mynuka Berlin, Mustang Jeans, Schuchard & Friese, Sola Germany, Bogner, Aigner Munich, Rene Storck, Marios Schwab, Bouygues Group, Credit Agricole, Sonasid, Method, Electrolux, Procter & Gamble, Grove, Johnsonville
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