Christian Aage LundsgaardSustainable Product Development Specialist

Creative designerStrong engineer

15 years of experience

in all stages of product development

Masters Degree Sustainable Design

Minneapolis College of Art and Design ’15 - ’17

... to bring products to market, that have a positive effect on the world

... to develop innovative products of superior quality

... to continually challenge my skills, within sustainable design, innovation, product development and engineering

... to always have a job where motivation to work hard comes from the project and from collaborating with inspiring people

IT IS MY GOAL...

DESIGN PORTFOLIO Christian Aage Lundsgaard

Designing / conceptualizing

Engineering

Specifying

Finished Product

ARM SUPPORT for PRESSALIT CARE

MATRIX WASH BASIN for PRESSALIT CARE

Winner: Architect´s Choice Distinction Award 2013

DECK / CURB MOUNTED SKYLIGHTS for VELUX AMERICA

RESEARCHGathering of knowledge

ANALYZEStructuring of knowledge

IDEATIONIdeas and Conceptualizing

CONCEPTVisualization and evaluation of product ideas

DEVELOPMENTDesign and engineering

IMPLEMENT Launch

FOLLOW UP

English skillsWritten and oral

Focus group

SWOT analysis

Interviews

User observation

Stakeholder analysis

Multi cultural experience (US, Europe, China)

Needs assessment

Feature based product analysis

User oriented product analysis

Structuring of knowledge gathered

Comparative analysis (market needs vs technology)

Presentation of knowledge gathered

Brainstorm techniques

Concept matrix

SWOT analysis

Prioritization matrix(i.e. PUGH matrix)

Mock up models

3D visualization of ideas (solid works)

Rapid prototyping (3d printing)

Competitor analysis

Innovation facilitation

Presentation skills

3D design

Visualization of concepts

Business case

Holistic concepts”Cradle to cradle””PLC”

Project risk management

User involvement in concept selection

Prototype specification and construction

Experience in materials

3D design

3D - 2D layout

Design for manufacturing

Norms / standards

Supplier network + experience

Testing/reporting

Problem solving skills

3D production basis

2D production basis

Assembly drawings

Design verification

0-series

Risk managementDFMEA

Testing/reporting

Quality documentation

Service follow up

Product group management

Design improvement

Project evaluation

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5CAL – December 2015

International project management

Professional product development skills and experiences Christian Aage Lundsgaard

Hand sketching

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Offerings Facilitation of team events/courses

Design for Sustainability

Product analysis: analysis in a range of sustainability areas

Hands-on sustainable design

work shop

Company/product sustainability

frameworks analysis

Introduction to biomimetic Design

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Pre-analysis: which framework to

choose?Design for...

...transmaterialization...Accessibility

...durability...meaning

...clarity...reuse

...recycling...restoration...forgiveness

...direct manipulation...material substitution

Analysis and Sustainability Report

The Natural Step

The Living Principles

The Living Product Challenge

others...

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CV

CHRISTIAN AAGE LUNDSGAARD

IT IS MY GOAL...- to bring new products to market, that have a positive effect on the world.- to develop innovative products of superior quality.- to further improve my creative skills, within idea generation, conceptualization and design. - to further improve my engineering skills, within construction, specification and development.- to always have a job where motivation to work hard comes from collaborating with inspiring people.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Address: Klosterfælled 2, 8680 Ry, DenmarkCell: +45 21 42 08 63Mail: cnlundsgaard@gmail.com

International product developerI am experienced in all phases of international product development; front-end to implementation.

Innovative approachAs a true innovator, I balance my creative thinking with structure and a strong business focus.

Design engineerI have strong visualization skills; from pencil sketching to 3D design and production specifications.

Dedication and goalsI always commit and engage myself to reaching the goals of the team and myself.

Analytical skillsI am an experienced problem solver that overcome road blocks naturally through structure and analysis.

ManagementI am an experienced project- and people manager.

SustainabilityI am currently working on a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design

PERSONAL PROFILE

Confidence builderI often speak my mind, but I always think before I speak. People trust in me.

PositivenessI always strive to lead people around me towards a common goal.

Empathetic and respectfulI am a very good listener and I believe in the power of differences in people and cultures.

Work hard - play hardI strive to balance seriousness and hard work with a good deal of humor and fun.

PresentationI possess excellent communication and presentation skills (Danish and English).

Citizen of the worldThrough working in different parts of the world and living abroad for 3,5 years, I have developed a broad cultural respect and understanding.

Active family manI enjoy active weekends with my family. I also ride a mountain bike and write novels for children.

SKILLS TRAINING

Software: Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, MS Office, Lotus Notes, MS Project, ACAD, Cosmos Works, Primavera, SAP, MS Dynamics AXLanguage: Fluent in English, German at user level

Training:• 2012: Innovation in health care (work shops and lectures) (1 week)• 2012: Screws and fasteners by Bossard (1 day)• 2012: Aluminum knowledge HYDRO (2 days)• 2010: Vestas Project Management modules 1-3• 2009: Management and People 1 (internal, 1 week)• 2009: Management and People 2 (internal, 1 week)• 2009: Transitional leadership (external, 1 day)• 2009: Business case models (internal, 1 day)• 2007: Innovative Design, Charleston, SC, USA (external, 1 day)• 2006: Primavera Project Management (internal, 1 week)• 2004: MS Project (external 1 week)• 2002: Project Manager training (internal, 3 weeks)• 2001: Solid Works (external, 1 week)• 2000: Rubber technology (DTI, 1 week)• 2001-2010: Stage Gate, total 10 days)

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2011-20143 years

Product Development Engineer, Pressalit Care, Ry, Denmark• Development and design responsible for the new series of wash basins for disabled

people (The “MATRIX” Product Series)• Development and design responsible for the new PLUS arm support• Development of the new PLUS series (bathroom solutions for disabled people)• Chairman of the quality management group “Care Products”• Chairman of Innovation Task Force• Design patents

2010-20111 year

2007-20082 years

2009-201017 months

Project Manager, Vestas Technology, Drive Train, Skejby, Denmark• Team management of 2MW team• Project management of all 2MW drive train projects• Project management of two major supplier joint venture projects

Team Leader VELUX A/S, R&D in Østbirk, Denmark• Management of six product development engineers • Project Manager: New European roof window program (Installation technique, flashing

systems, and packaging concepts)• Responsible for selection and purchase of 3D printer for R&D Group

2003-20063 years

VELUX CHINA Product CoordinatorProject Management and Product development:• 4 new window products for the Chinese market• Approx. 15 improvements (cost and quality) on existing Chinese product line• Implementation of new production set-up (cost reduction within usage of raw wood)• Quality control in Chinese production• Coordination in the Chinese Product Group

1999-20063 years

Project Manager / Product developer at VELUX A/S – R&D, Østbirk, Denmark• New window product for central and eastern Europe (Project Manager)• New remote controlled roof window for european market (Project Manager)• 8-10 design/development projects on existing products (Product developer)• New bracket system for blinds and accessories in roof windows (Project Manager)• New Vacuum Energy pane (Project Manager)• Patents

1994-1999 BSc. Export Engineer - Construction, Via University of Horsens, Denmark1993-1994 Military service, Danish Corps of Engineers, Randers, Denmark

Hjørring Gymnasium, A-levels in mathematics, chemistry and English1990-1993

Project Manager/Product Developer at VELUX AMERICA Inc., D&D, USAProject: ”AQUARIUS” (New product program for USA, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, & Canada).• Initial market analysis (field and desk)• Focus groups in the field, conceptualization• Technical lead on development of two new skylight products (out of 5 in total)

• New ”Fixed Skylight” (main product in the US)• New plastic curb mounted skylight (new revolutionary product line)

• Technical lead tasks: Design, construction, business case, development, presentation, testing and verification, implementation in production in the US

• 5+ patents

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CHRISTIAN AAGE LUNDSGAARD

2014-20157 months

Engineering Development Leader, Masonite Innovation Center, West Chicago, Il, USA• Development and design new innovate door systems• Technical leader of innovative project for the housing industry• 3+ patents

20156 months

Master’s Degree in Sustainable Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (2015-2017)Finished Courses:

•Biomimetic Design: (A+)•Introduction to Sustainable Design: (A+)•Innovation Tools and Techniques: (A+)

Address: Klosterfælled 2, 8680 Ry, DenmarkCell: +45 21 42 08 63Mail: cnlundsgaard@gmail.com