Elger Oberwelz
About Elger Oberwelz
Elger Oberwelz is an Executive Design Director at IDEO, where he has worked since 2016. He has held various design roles at IDEO and KISKA, accumulating extensive experience in industrial design over two decades.
Current Role at IDEO
Elger Oberwelz serves as the Executive Design Director at IDEO. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's design leadership for over eight years. In this role, he oversees design projects and leads teams to develop innovative solutions across various sectors.
Previous Positions at IDEO
Oberwelz has an extensive history with IDEO, having worked in various capacities. He was a Senior Design Lead from 2013 to 2014, a Design Director from 2014 to 2015, and a Principal Designer from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Senior Industrial Designer from 2008 to 2012 and as a Senior Design Director from 2015 to 2016.
Experience at KISKA
Before joining IDEO, Elger Oberwelz worked at KISKA, where he held multiple roles. He was a Senior Designer from 2007 to 2008 and completed two internships in 1998 and 1999. His experience at KISKA contributed to his development in industrial design.
Background in Industrial Design
Oberwelz has a solid foundation in industrial design, having worked at Design Storz as an Industrial Designer from 2003 to 2004 and as a Senior Industrial Designer from 2004 to 2007. His early career also included an internship at Neumeister Design in Munich, Germany, from 2000 to 2001.
Education at FH Joanneum
Elger Oberwelz studied at FH Joanneum from 1998 to 2002, where he gained a comprehensive education in design. This academic background laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in industrial design and leadership roles within design firms.