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Our Squad
A diverse team dedicated to turning cool ideas into reality.
We have over 300 years of combined packaging and brand building experience.
With experience ranging from the development of consumer electronics and clothing to footwear and medical devices, our Studio team draws from vast experience in numerous industries. Our staff is assembled from a roster of well-known, blue-chip design firms.
We employ industrial designers, brand strategists, engineers, graphic designers and market researchers. Between us, we speak 13 languages; have studied, taught, and worked around the world; and hold advanced degrees in marketing, engineering, business strategy, program management and design.
North American Team
Role: Member of Berlin Packaging Senior Leadership Team. Responsible for design, innovation, engineering and sustainability functions at Berlin Packaging, including the Studio One Eleven division.
Experience: Undergraduate degrees in Technical Illustration from St. Louis College and Industrial Design from Purdue University; dual-MBA in Marketing and Strategy from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Of the 30+ years he’s spent teaching and consulting on design and innovation, the majority have been spent building consumer-packaged goods experiences. His client list spans categories from food and beverage to medical devices, and includes such firms as AB-InBev, Baxter Healthcare, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Medtronic, Nestlé, Novartis, Pfizer, and Procter & Gamble. Scott holds numerous US and international utility and design patents and is a member of the Industrial Design Society of America, the Institute of Packaging Professionals, and the American Marketing Association.
Scott Jost
Chief Innovation Officer
Role: Designs packaging, components, and systems, also leads and directs engineering team.
Experience: Graduate of the University of Stuttgart, Germany. Martin has a passion for getting top-notch user-centered design into production and on to store shelves. He brings with him over 20 years of product development experience, most recently at Radius Product Development, where he was responsible for the capabilities, productivity, and growth of the Chicago engineering team. Prior to Radius, Martin was Director of Mechanical Engineering at Herbst LaZar Bell (HLB). In these roles, he provided consultation to a variety of global consumer goods firms and brands including SC Johnson, Kimberly Clark, Clorox, Procter & Gamble, Wrigley and Kraft, as well as a broad range of firms in the medical and industrial sectors.
Martin Rathgeber
Director of Engineering
Role: Manages complex projects, provides general engineering where needed, and helps with project documentation and infrastructure.
Experience: B.S in Computer Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico specialized in Program Management and certified as a Scrum Master. Global Program Manager at CRW Plastics, Project Manager at Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing of North America, Delivery Project Manager at Huawei Technologies in Mexico. She has experience managing new product development, supply chains, production, and projects globally throughout North America, Latin America, and Europe.
Leticia Harrison
Program Manager
Role: Creates branding and graphic designs, also manages branding projects and teams.
Experience: BFA in Graphic Design from California State University Fullerton. Toni gained notable experience working with multiple blue-chip consultancies in Los Angeles on everything from outdoor advertising to international movie titles and package design. Toni has delivered compelling work for clients such as Schawk, Walt Disney Studios, Universal Studios, Virgin Charter, and the Houston Astros.
Toni Galabova
Senior Brand Design Director
Role: Leads and designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: BFA in Industrial Design from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Master of Science in Product Design and Development Management from the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science / Northwestern University. Prior to joining Studio One Eleven, interned at Trek Bicycle Corporation, where he had the chance to work on high end bicycle components, and CHOi Design, where he designed products for Weber Grill.
Tien Nguyen
Senior Industrial Designer
Role: Creates branding design, logo design, illustration and packaging solutions.
Experience: B.S in Graphic Design from Illinois State University. Prior to joining Studio One Eleven, he gained experience in the athletic apparel and healthcare industries. His experience includes branding for spirits, cosmetics and home products.
Cody Pitman
Graphic Designer
Matt Merrit
Industrial Designer
Joe Laurich
Studio Operations Analyst
Balaji Jyaseelan
Vice President of Sustainability
Role: Designs packaging, closures, and systems. Engineers components to ensure superior manufacturing, filling, and usability.
Experience: Graduated with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In his years of product development and consulting experience, Alex has prided himself on creating best-in-class products and experiences. A named inventor on numerous utility and design patents, he has designed and developed products for a variety of companies such as Abbot Nutrition, Clorox, Dremel, Kimberly Clark, Motorola, Pfizer, Proctor & Gamble, Roche, SC Johnson, and Wrigley.
Alex Garfield
Senior Product Development Engineer
Role: Designs packaging and closures. Engineers components to ensure superior manufacturing, filling, and usability.
Experience: Began his career as a journeyman injection mold maker. Upon completion of his apprenticeship, Brett honed his design and development skills working with a range of clients in the medical, personal care, household, and beverage markets. A named inventor on numerous utility and design patents, he has designed and developed closures and packaging components for clients such as Gillette, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Alcoa Closures International, and ConAgra Foods.
Brett Niggel
Senior Design Engineer
Role: Designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to joining Studio One Eleven, she interned as an industrial designer at Motorola Mobility, where she had the chance to conceptualize and implement critical aspects of the design process. Nina also has experience as a junior graphic designer at GAZ Consulting + Design.
Nina Robertson
Industrial Designer
Role: Designs packaging and closures. Engineers components to ensure superior manufacturing, filling, and usability.
Experience: B.S in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Central Florida and certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Prior to joining Studio One Eleven, she gained experience working in the beverage manufacturing industry at Niagara Bottling. Her experience includes leading continuous improvement initiatives and optimizing manufacturing processes.
Kayla Bitner
Product Development Engineer
Mason Rinehart
Industrial Designer
Alejandro Medina
Sr. Sustainability Analyst
Grace Baker
Junior Industrial Designer
Role: Designs components and systems, and leads structural design projects and teams.
Experience: BA in Industrial Design from Purdue University. The majority of his professional experience is with fast-paced product design consultancies. Some of his successful products out in the market include Shure headphones, Cottonelle Fresh Care Dispenser, Waterpik showerheads, and various medical devices.
Kieron Tse
Managing Director
Role: Leads and designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: Bradley holds a Master of Product Development degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has partnered with design agencies, startups, and global corporations in Chicago and Pittsburgh. He utilizes a design approach focused on improving user experience and building compelling brand stories. A few notable clients include AB-InBev, Beam Suntory, Big Heart Pet Brands, Kraft-Heinz, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, and Weber Grills.
Bradley Wong
Design Director
Role: Manages complex projects, provides general engineering where needed, and helps with project documentation and infrastructure.
Experience: Operations Manager at Twin City Fan in China, Quality and Sourcing Lead for an American Packaging Company in China, and Design and Sourcing Office Director for a Sports Equipment Company. Lived China for 7 years, managing cross functional teams to improve operations and manage supply chain development, supply partner relationships, and new product development in both internal and customer facing roles with partners throughout Asia. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Chinese Language (Mandarin) from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, with minors in Technical Communications and International Engineering with PMP Certification.
Jarrett Wiesolek
Program Manager
Role: Lead project teams in the creation and development of proprietary packaging brand solutions.
Experience: BFA in visual communications from University of Kansas. Developed top level creative for national CPG projects with a focus on brand strategy and packaging for numerous clients including General Mills, Kimberly Clark, Kraft, SC Johnson, Smuckers, Naked Juice and Conagra. In addition, worked 3+ years in the private label sector developing brands at Aldi, Sam’s Club, and Roundy’s.
Amy Hawker
Senior Brand Design Director
Role: Manages artwork production and imaging for our branding practice; creates compelling visuals for use in our design projects and marketing collateral. David also works on graphic design and branding concepts for customers.
Experience: For over 15 years, David worked as a Digital Creative Imaging Artist for Lipson Alport Glass and Associates. David's focus was on consumer packaging goods where he led multiple brand initiatives, translating the design vision consistently through the production process. He has supported major brands including SC Johnson, General Mills, Pepperidge Farm, Dr. Scholl’s, Kimberly Clark, Naked Juice, Jim Beam, and Blue Bunny Ice Cream.
David Stoken
Senior Imaging and Photographer
Designs for structural and industrial design projects. BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Kansas and a Minor in Business. Prior to joining Studio One Eleven, she worked as a Team Sports Designer for Wilson Sporting Goods Company, where she delivered exceptional products to athletes and consumers. She has also partnered with major brands including Adidas, Timberland, and Stanley Black and Decker.
Leah Joseph
Junior Industrial Designer
Kari Kachelmacher
Senior Graphic Designer
Role: Manages complex projects, provides general engineering where needed, and helps with project documentation and infrastructure.
Experience: Director of R&D at Typenex Medical, Principal Engineer at CareFusion INC, Senior Engineer at HLB, Project Engineer & Co-Op at DePuy, a Johnson & Johnson & Johnson Company. Expertise product design and development of highly regulated medical devices and complex project management. MS degree from Northwestern University in Product Design & Development, BS in Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment Design Specialty from Kettering University. Certified Internal Auditor for ISO13485
Shar Puskala - Director of Program Management & Operations
Role: Leads and designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: Earned her degree in Industrial Design from Purdue University. Prior to Berlin Packaging she worked at Radius Product development, working on both packaging and product design. Project work includes 3M, WM Barr, Kenra, and Wholesome Sweeteners.
Nora Flood
Design Director
Role: Leads and designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. Industrial Designer at The Carlson Group (2 years) where she designed retail environments. Prior to that she was a contract Industrial Designer for many Chicago area companies such as Think Kaleidoscope, Optimal Design, RTC, LG Electronics, and Design Integrity.
Katrina Epperson
Senior Industrial Designer
Role: Manages and designs for structural design projects.
Experience: BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. Industrial Designer at multiple design firms in Chicago including CHOI Design and Product Council. Keenan has worked with several brands in the consumer products industry, including Weber Grill, GUM Oral Care, and Arctic Zone.
Keenan Marr
Senior Industrial Designer
Role: Manages the creation and development of final conceptual design solutions into print-ready artwork to meet the needs of Studio One Eleven’s clients.
Experience: A graduate of The American Academy of Art. Carl values the principles of hard work as he grew up in a family design and marketing business. The exposure to art and design at a young age gave him the experience to produce award winning design solutions for prominent brands such as Hidden Valley Ranch, Yoplait, Ziploc and Nature Valley.
Carl Bican
Production Designer
Jason Ogdon
Creative Director
Robert Porazinksi
Graphic Designer
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Team
Role: Designs components and systems, also leads industrial design projects and teams.
Experience: BFA in Industrial Design at the University of Kansas. Senior Industrial Designer at RedFusion Studios (4 years), Industrial Designer at IMI Cornelius (4 years). Worked on projects ranging from commercial food equipment to consumer electronics to interface design for software. Accomplishments includes projects for Nonin Medical, Bosch, Koss, PepsiCo, OTTO Engineering, Georgia-Pacific, Diageo, YUM!, Starbucks, McDonalds, and Anheuser-Busch.also leads industrial design projects and teams.
Andrew Sanguinet
EMEA Chief Design Officer
Luca Del Zoppo
Junior Product Development Engineer
Luis Martí
Design Director Iberia
Cristina
Comunicación
Enrico Crimaldi
Product Design Manager
Cristiano Toletti
Junior Product Development Engineer
Luis Cosías
Dirección Comercial & Marketing
Rocío
Diseño gráfico
Mario Luca Biffi
Senior Product Development Engineer
Role: Leads and designs for structural and industrial design projects.
Experience: Masters Degree in Industrial Design from the Technical University Delft. Prior to Berlin Packaging he worked in the automotive industry as a lead design engineer at DAF and co-founded an interior design company.
Vincent Aus dem Kamen
Senior Industrial Designer
José Juan
Coordinación / Diseño
Guillermo
Diseñador Creativo
Maurisio Comes
Senior Product Development Engineer
José Manuel
Diseño estructural
Beatriz
Diseño gráfico
Role: Graphic design, branding and concept visuals. Oversees visual aspects of product development for Berlin teams in Britain and Ireland.
Experience: Began his career as an illustrator and typography artist. For over 20 years he has worked as a product developer and production planner for major European packaging companies: Erben, Guala Closures, GlobalCap. He has designed and developed packaging components for brands such as Chivas Regal, Diageo, Beam Suntory, The Macallan, Bunnahabhain, Glenlivet.
Andy Teszner
Graphic Design Executive
We are known for our work, but we like to have a little fun, too.
When you work as hard as we do, you need to balance the scales. We strive to make the Studio a fun, productive, and inspired workplace. Friday yoga sessions, fresh omelet bars before staff meetings, and celebrating birthdays with hand-made cards are just a few of the little things that help make our team what it is.
