Tim Jäger
About Tim Jäger
Tim Jäger is the CR&DO and Founder of air up, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in industrial design and has held various roles in product design and technology, including CTO at air up from 2019 to 2022.
Work at air up
Tim Jäger currently serves as the Chief Research and Development Officer (CR&DO) and Founder at air up, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Founder from 2019 to 2022. During his time at air up, he collaborated with experts in food technology, nutrition, and business to develop and bring the air up® bottle to market. He also co-created the first model of the air up® bottle as part of a university project, showcasing his commitment to innovation in product design.
Education and Expertise
Tim Jäger has a diverse educational background in design and industrial design. He studied at Tongji University in Shanghai for one year, focusing on industrial design from 2015 to 2016. He achieved a Diplom in Design from Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design from Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd, studying from 2012 to 2016. His education also includes training as a Uhrmacher and Uhrmachermeister at Staatliche Feintechnikerschule Schwenningen, which he completed between 2008 and 2012.
Background
Tim Jäger has a background that combines design and technology, with early training in watchmaking. He studied Uhrmacher at Staatliche Feintechnikerschule Schwenningen from 2008 to 2011 and later achieved the title of Uhrmachermeister in 2012. His professional journey includes an internship as a Product Design Intern at f/p design gmbh from 2014 to 2015. This foundation in craftsmanship and design has informed his approach to product development in his later roles.
Achievements
Tim Jäger has made significant contributions to the field of product design through his work on the air up® bottle. He collaborated with Lena Jüngst on the initial prototype and worked with various experts to ensure the product's success in the market. His academic pursuits in neuroscience and design further enhance his understanding of user experience and product functionality, positioning him as a knowledgeable figure in the design community.