Experience.

RDL AB.Reform design lab.2021-2024 

Creative Director, Founder, and Co-Owner.

Led the development of 100% circular production for 3D-printed furniture.
Pioneer
in 3D printing, responsible for launching the world’s first large-scale     production of 3D-printed furniture.
Built
the first and largest 3D printer in Scandinavia and collaborated with ABB to develop     their first 3DP module for large-scale furniture production.
Innovated both materials and technology for large-scale 3D printing, creating sustainable and cutting-edge furniture designs. Our furniture has gained global     recognition and is showcased in exclusive galleries worldwide. "Reform" has been nominated for several awards and won the ELLE Design Award 2022 for "Furniture of the Year."
www.instagram.com/reform_design_lab/
www.instagram.com/jurij_rahimkulov/ 

Sculptur AB.
2019-2020  

Creativedirector, founder and co-owner. 
Design engineer.· 
       
Founded
one of Scandinavia's firstlarge-scale 3D print companies specializing in environmentally friendly bigscale prototyping.·        
Pioneered the use of 100% circularmaterials and large 3D printers for mass production.·        
Created
innovative designs thatbalance functionality and aesthetics.·        
Managed
the full design process frominitial concept to production.·        
Collaborated
with mechanical engineers toensure design feasibility and optimal production methods.·       
 www.sculptur.se  

JRD Design AB.
2002-2024
 
ConsultantDesigner. 
for“Rutger Design AB”. Work scope included assignments with product design forinternational customers. ·        
Led design projects
from concept through to final production, focusing on furniture, interiorspaces, and lighting solutions.·        
Developed
initial sketches andtranslated them into 3D models for evaluation of volumes, proportions, andergonomics.·        
Collaborated with cross-functional teamsto develop new concepts and refine existing designs.·        
Provided
technical solutions andinnovative ideas throughout the design process.·        
Communicated
effectively with clients,offering recommendations and directions to achieve desired results.·        
Winner
of Elle Design Award“Furniture of the year 2022”·        
 www.coroflot.com/Rahimkulov 

Art College.2000 – 2002 

Lecturer in Design and Drawing

Taught design principles and drawing techniques to students.
Developed
    curriculum and educational materials to enhance student learning.   

IKEA.
2001 -2002 

Freelance.

During my one-year contract with IKEA, I worked underthe direction of Lars Engman, focusing on sketches for new collections. Thisrole enhanced my skills in CAD software and 3D modeling, allowing me to createinnovative and functional design solutions aligned with IKEA's aesthetics.Working closely with the design team provided valuableinsights into market trends and customer preferences. This experience has beeninstrumental in my career, equipping me to develop and implement designprojects from concept to completion.·        
Developed innovativeand functional design solutions that aligned with IKEA's aesthetics andcustomer needs.·        
Enhanced
my skills in CAD software and 3D modeling, enabling the creation ofdetailed and professional design proposals.

Education:
 ·
       
Moscow state university1988-1993
Architect. ·        
GothenburgUniversity High school of design and crafts1996-2000
Master of fine Arts.
Interior and Product designer ·        
Hermods Gothenburg 2022-2023
Robot and automation engineer  ·        
YRGO2023
Surface designer.  

Computer skills:
  ·   
    
 Solid Works·        Photoshop·        3dmax·        Alias·        Catia·        Blender·        ICEM