Juha Ilén

  • Industrial Design
  • Textile Design
  • Uusimaa

FootBalance System Oy

Planno Oy

R&D expert focused on design, innovating product concepts and managing the design process from idea to production. I´m experienced in brand-led design of consumer products.

Experience

Work experience

Education

Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Culture and Arts (Industrial Design)

2009 – 2012

Tampere University of Technology

Master of Science in Engineering (Textile and Garment Technology)

1993 – 1998

Works

Industrial Design

2011

hand made in Nuutajärvi

Rhinoceros 3D

Industrial Design

2019

Wireless all-around LED lamp

Minimalistic and seamless design with visual references to traditional portable radios differentiate Nomad from other lamps on the market.  Nomad is compact and comes with a beautiful birch handle that allows it to be easily carried around and hung almost anywhere, making it a perfect companion for a boat trip, campout, cookout or as a bed side lamp, bright enough for reading. Power supply with rechargeable battery via micro USB port and aLED board light source with 3 power options for bright or dim lightmake Nomad versatile for providing warm light or creating mood both indoors and outdoors. Recycleable, light and durable aluminium frame makes it ideal for mobile use and ensures safe, sustainable and effective logistics.

Adobe PhotoshopRhinoceros 3D

Industrial Design

2011

Unisex city bike concept

Adobe PhotoshopSolidWorks

Graphic design

2018

Silver Clothing Oy

Adobe Illustrator

Industrial Design

2020

A lightweight, portable & collapsible production unit for custom made medical insoles.

Adobe PhotoshopRhinoceros 3D

Glass Art

2013

Christening font, hand blown glass & birch plywood

Rhinoceros 3D

Collaborators

Kari Alakoski, Marja Hepo-aho, Stefan Nystén

Textile Design

2021

Pattern design for linen sauna / bathing textiles line.

photo: Jokipiin Pellava Oy / Studio Frekvens

Adobe IllustratorPattern DesignWeavingWoven textile

Collaborators

https://jokipiinpellava.fi

Industrial Design

2023

Doodle

Adobe Photoshop

Industrial Design

2022

Inspired by the rhythm and elements of architecture.

Adobe PhotoshopRhinoceros 3D

Industrial Design

2023

Collection of custom made Outdoor insoles introducing recycled and bio-based materials.

Industrial Design

2012

Audi Award for Design & Innovation, 2. prize. 

Student teams had the objective to create future concepts around the Audi A1 car, taking into account sustainable design, technology, urban mobility and user value.

Adobe PhotoshopRhinoceros 3DSolidWorks

Collaborators

Lauri Kaskela, Thomas Nyholm, Elina Ilén

Tools and methods

Rhinoceros 3D
Adobe Photoshop
SolidWorks
Adobe Illustrator
Pattern Design
Weaving
Woven textile

Materials

Glass
Metals
Plastic
Wood
Textile

Collaborators

Kari Alakoski, Marja Hepo-aho, Stefan Nystén
https://jokipiinpellava.fi
Lauri Kaskela, Thomas Nyholm, Elina Ilén