Juha Kaunisto
About Juha Kaunisto
Juha Kaunisto is a Senior Product Designer at Solita, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in service design, business development, and technology, having held various roles in multiple companies over the years.
Work at Solita
Juha Kaunisto has been employed at Solita as a Senior Product Designer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on creating user-centered designs that enhance the overall user experience. His experience at Solita builds on his previous position within the company as a Service Designer from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure, he has contributed to various digital projects, aligning them with user experience goals and leveraging diverse technologies.
Current Role at Little Teddy Shop
In 2023, Juha Kaunisto began working at Little Teddy Shop as a Business Bear. His responsibilities include managing the business side of the shop, which specializes in premium teddy bear brands such as Steiff and Charlie Bears. He designed and programmed the shop's webshop using Shopify, showcasing his ability to integrate design and technology effectively.
Previous Experience in Startups
Juha Kaunisto has extensive experience in the startup ecosystem. He served as a Coach at Startup Sauna from 2011 to 2017, where he guided emerging companies. He founded Big Tags, where he held the position of CEO from 2014 to 2017, and also founded Hyperlocal Ltd from 2010 to 2013. His roles in these startups involved developing business strategies and scaling operations.
Service Design and Development Background
Juha Kaunisto has a solid background in service design and development. He worked as a Service Designer and Developer at Montel Intergalactic from 2017 to 2018 and held the position of Service Design Director at Conmio Ltd for six months in 2013-2014. His multidisciplinary approach enables him to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of technology, design, and business.
Educational and Professional Expertise
Juha Kaunisto specializes in scaling tech startups from prototypes to robust solutions, maintaining a focus on business objectives. He has experience in bridging the gap between design and technology, which is crucial for companies looking to expand their competencies. His expertise includes aligning large-scale digital projects with high user experience goals.