Rump
Kai
about
Industrial Designer & Independent Consultant
Creative designer with 7+ years professional experience, working with design teams, hardware-startups and industry leaders on award-winning products and experiences. Currently Industrial & User Experience Designer at Studio Kai Rump as well as independent consultant at BatchOne. Proven track record also at Studio F. A. Porsche, Porsche Design, Porsche & Sonos - delivering premium hardware design solutions for both, consumer & industry goods.
experience
Providing industrial design, concept development, and CGI visualization for startups, SMEs, and global brands as well as design consultancies – from initial idea to production-ready results.
Studio Kai Rump
Nov 2023 - Today Zell am See
Independent Designer
Batchone
Feb 2025 - Today Munich
Consultant & Partner
Supporting innovative hardware startups through strategic product design, shaping investor-ready concepts and accelerating development within the BatchOne ecosystem.
software
honors
Led and contributed to projects across industries, managing client collaborations and delivering holistic product design solutions for global partners, Porsche Design & Porsche.
Studio F. A. Porsche
Oct 2019 - Oct 2023 Zell am See
Industrial Designer
Contributed to the Sonos Arc development and explored interface and form language concepts that influenced future product lines, hands-on work in modeling and visualization.
Sonos
Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 Santa Barbara
Industrial Design Intern
skills
Industrial Design
Concept creation, product development, design strategy, and CMF expertise across consumer goods, electronics, and industrial equipment.
Sketching & Ideation
Fast and expressive design sketching for exploration and communication, supporting clear, strategic decision-making early in the process.
3D CAD & Visualization
Expert in industry standart 3D programs such as SolidWorks & Rhino for detailed modeling; high-end CGI rendering with Keyshot for design validation and stakeholder presentations.
Design Consulting
Strategic guidance for startups, SMEs, and corporates on design direction, product positioning, and market readiness.
Project Management
Experience in leading cross-functional design projects – structured, deadline-oriented, and focused on practical results.
Creative Communication
Strong skills in storytelling, pitch presentation, and client communication. Able to simplify complexity and communicate design intent clearly.
Languages
German, English
education
University of Wuppertal | UWID
Oct 2015 - Mar 2019 BA, Industrial Design
University of Cincinnati | DAAP
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 Industrial & Transportation Design Exchange
2025
German Brand Award
2024
IF Award Design Award German Design Award Red Dot Design Award Amsterdam Innovation Award
2023
IF Gold Design Award Red Dot Design Award Issa Pulire Award
2021
Red Dot Design Award Red Dot Design Team Of The Year Award
2020
German Design Newcomer Finalist Award
3D & CGI
Solidworks Rhinoceros Shapr3D Keyshot
2D & Video
Adobe Creative Suite Affinity Suite Procreate Sketchbook Pro CapCut Finalcut Pro
Other
Miro Notion Slack Office iWork
AI
ChatGPT Vizcom Gemini
Curious how we could work together?
I’d love to talk about your product and vision.
Independent Industrial Designer
E studio@kairump.com
W kairump.com
M +43 670 5514409
