Olivier Butstraen
About Olivier Butstraen
Olivier Butstraen is a Principal Designer at Cognite, with a background in product design and visual communication. He has held various design roles across several companies and institutions in Norway and France, contributing to his extensive experience in the field.
Work at Cognite
Olivier Butstraen has been serving as a Principal Designer at Cognite since 2021. In this role, he focuses on design strategies and user experience, contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the company. Cognite is known for its data operations platform that enhances industrial operations through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience in Design
Before joining Cognite, Olivier held various design roles. He worked as a Senior Advisor and Service Designer at Norsk Helsenett SF from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Product Design & Development Manager at BRIGHT Products from 2016 to 2019. His experience also includes a seven-year tenure at K8 industridesign as a Product Designer from 2009 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Olivier studied at Strate College Designers, where he earned an MBA in Product and Industrial Design with special honors, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He also gained practical experience as a Product Designer at The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO) during a six-month student program in 2007.
Early Career Background
Olivier's early career includes a position as a Graphic Designer and Visual Communication specialist at ArcelorMittal for five months in 2008. He also worked as a Product Designer in a partnership role at Jardiland in 2008 for five months. These positions helped establish his foundation in design and visual communication.