Amir Azizi

Innovation Consultant

An accomplished and results-driven consultant with over 5 years of experience in strategic design and innovation consulting. Adept at strategic planning, project management, and data analysis, Amir excels in delivering impactful solutions that drive business growth and operational efficiency. With global experience in Germany, Austria, Italy, Iran, and Denmark, Amir leverages his expertise in design thinking and service system design to lead transformative organizational, social, and ecological changes.

Business Design Design Services Design Research Strategic Design

Key Competencies

  • Project Management: Managed multi-partner EU consortium tenders and complex innovation projects.

  • Data Analysis: Proficient in using AI and data tools such as Neo4j Bloom, Tableau, and Python to analyze and visualize data for strategic decision-making.

  • Workshop Facilitation: Organized over 40 design thinking workshops, improving project outcomes by fostering collaborative innovation.

  • Prototyping & Innovation: Spearheaded the development of AI-enhanced tools, streamlining prototyping initiatives for faster project delivery.

  • Strategic Planning: Developed and executed communication strategies for national and international clients, significantly increasing market reach and online visibility.

Professional Experience
Strategic Designer

Iconstorm Frankfurt, Germany (September 2022 - Present)

  • Provided strategic consultation on innovation processes to major organizations in IT, education, and energy sectors.

  • Led prototyping initiatives, enhancing project delivery speed by 50% through an AI-enhanced toolchain.

  • Managed a high-scoring tender and coordinated a multi-partner EU consortium.

Digitalization and Innovation Specialist

Siemens Healthineers
Erlangen, Germany (2021/2022)

  • Facilitated design thinking workshops, resulting in improvement in project outcomes.

  • Developed the Advanced Design Thinking Training Program, training senior managers as design ambassadors.

Strategic Planning Specialist

Badkoobeh Tehran, Iran (November 2016 - June 2018)

  • Developed communication strategies for clients like NestlĂ©, Renault, and Melli Bank.

Education

  • Master’s Degree in Product Service System Design, Polytechnic University of Milan (2019-2021)

  • Bachelor of Industrial Design, University of Tehran (2014-2018)

  • Diploma in Integrated Marketing Communication, Vijeh School of Communication (2015-2016)