Michael Walinda

Michael Walinda is an experienced professional in industrial design and product development, currently serving as the Head of Industrial Design at Beat81, where Michael focuses on cargo bike development and supply chain management. As the owner of Michael Walinda - Industrial Design, expertise includes LEV vehicle design and engineering. Previous positions include Head of Product Design at Berlin Brands Group and Senior Industrial Designer at Mirai Media Lab, emphasizing additive manufacturing and autonomous driving concepts. Walinda has also held project management roles at Atelier Papenfuss and HERO ELECTRIC VEHICLES PVT LTD, focusing on e-bike development and human-centered design. Additionally, academic roles as a visiting professor and lecturer highlight a commitment to education in design and CAD. Walinda holds a Diplom in Product Design from Hochschule Wismar and additional experience from Universidade da Coruña.