Manuel Ailinger
Industrial design leader — physical and digital product innovation
Zurich, Switzerland
Summary
Design leader who bridges physical and digital product experiences, focusing on creating cohesive product families and interaction scenarios that combine everyday rituals with embedded technology. manuelailinger+2
Skilled in CMF and human-factors design with practical manufacturing knowledge to support implementation from prototype to production, emphasizing wearability and trade-offs between performance and comfort in wearables. manuelailinger+1
International practitioner with experience across Switzerland, China and Sweden, including senior roles in Shanghai and collaborations on global consumer and transportation projects. manuelailinger+2
Entrepreneurial and brand-focused: co-founded GRYFF Spirits and led strategic and visual direction for the brand while balancing product, events and regional partnerships. gryff-spirits+1
Work
Education
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Writing
Startup Navigator (contributor)
January 1, 2018Contributed to the Startup Navigator handbook, a guide on startup thinking and processes developed with academic and industry contributors.
Souvenir — ZHdK magazine (contribution)
May 1, 2013Included work/contribution in ZHdK's Souvenir magazine during studies or early career (magazine issue May 2013).