Jurij Rahimkulov

Senior product developer and industrial designer with 25+ years of experience in CAD-driven product development, surface modeling, manufacturing engineering, and sustainable design systems. Extensive background in furniture development, industrial design, additive manufacturing, robotics, and production optimization, with proven ability to take products from concept → CAD → prototype → industrial production. International experience collaborating with manufacturers, engineering teams, and suppliers across Europe and Asia.

Strong focus on DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFX, circular design, and scalable production systems.

Produkt designhttps://jrdesignforces.webflow.io/

Surface design https://jurijrahimkulov.wixsite.com/surfacedesignd

Surface Modeler at Toyota Material Handling Manufacturing Sweden (2024-01 – 2025 05)

• Developed CAD surface models for next-generation forklift seating systems
• Translated industrial sketches into production-ready surface geometry (Alias, Blender)
• Supported iterative product development with engineering and design teams
• Applied user-centered design + manufacturing constraints (DFM-oriented workflow)

Creative Director / Product Developer at Reform Design Lab (RDL AB) (2021-01 – 2024-01) https://reformlab.se/

• Led development of circular furniture production systems using large-scale additive manufacturing • Co-developed sustainable material systems (PLA-based) with UPM
• Built and operated Scandinavia's largest industrial 3D printing system (ABB robotics integration)
• Managed full product lifecycle: concept, CAD, prototyping, tooling, production
• Delivered award-winning furniture for international exhibitions and commercial production

Guest Critic at Parsons School of Design / Pratt Institute (2021-01 – 2021-01) Guest critic in Regenerative Product Design courses.

Provided feedback on circular design, prototyping, and sustainable production methods

Founder / Robotics & Product Engineer at Sculptur AB (2019-01 – 2020-01)https://sculptur.se/

• Founded advanced 3D printing and robotic fabrication company
• Developed large-scale additive manufacturing workflows
• Collaborated with ABB, Volvo, and Swedish manufacturing industry
• Focus on experimental production systems and material innovation

Founder / Product Developer at JR Design AB (2002-01 – 2024-01) • Led end-to-end product development in furniture, lighting, and interior design

• Managed CAD development, prototyping, sourcing, and production scaling
• Collaborated with manufacturers in Europe and Asia
• Delivered commercial product lines for international brands (Target, Habitat, Tenzo, Mitab)

Freelance Product Designer at IKEA (2001-01 – 2002-01)

• Developed furniture concepts and collection sketches under Lars Engman
• Worked with CAD-based product visualization and early-stage concept development Lecturer (Design & Drawing) at Art College Gothenburg (2000-01 – 2002-01)
• Taught interior design, spatial design, and technical drawing • Guided students in concept development and design methodology Carpenter at Gunnebo House & Gardens (2000-01 – 2001-01)
• Restoration of historical interiors and architectural elements
• Traditional carpentry and construction techniques

Advanced Surface Design / CAD in CAD, Surface Modeling – YRGO (2023-01 – 2025-01)

Robotics & Automation Engineering in Robotics, Automation, LEAN Production – Hermods (2022-01 – 2023-01)

MFA in Interior & Product Design – HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg (1996-01 – 2000-01)

Undergraduate in Architecture – Moscow State University of Architecture (1988-01 – 1993-01)