Mikko Kankaanranta
About Mikko Kankaanranta
Mikko Kankaanranta is the Vice President of Design at Yousician, with over 11 years of experience in user-centric design and creative technology solutions. He has held various leadership roles in design and product management at companies such as Smartly.io, Wolt, and Nordic Morning.
Current Role at Yousician
Mikko Kankaanranta serves as the Vice President of Design at Yousician, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading design initiatives and fostering a user-centric approach to product development. His responsibilities include overseeing the design team and ensuring that design strategies align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience in Service Design
Kankaanranta has extensive experience in service design, having worked at several organizations. He was a Service Design Lead at Wolt for three months in 2016 and later served as the Head of Service Design at Nordic Morning from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Service Design Lead at Ottoboni for one year in 2016 to 2017, contributing to various design projects in the Helsinki area.
Product Design Leadership at Smartly.io
At Smartly.io, Kankaanranta held multiple roles, including Product Design Lead from 2020 to 2022 and Product Manager from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Product Design Director for four months in 2022. His work involved leading design teams and implementing user-centric design methodologies to enhance product offerings.
Educational Background
Mikko Kankaanranta studied at Turku University of Applied Sciences, where he focused on Database Systems and earned a Bachelor of Business Information Technology. His studies spanned from 2006 to 2012, providing him with a solid foundation in technology and business principles.
Expertise in Design and Technology
Kankaanranta specializes in user-centric design and co-creation methodologies, leveraging over 11 years of experience in the field. He is known for solving complex problems through innovative use of modern technologies, which has been a significant aspect of his career across various roles.