Tuomas Kaski
About Tuomas Kaski
Tuomas Kaski is the Head of Product Design at Meru Health, where he focuses on creating user-friendly experiences. He has held various design and engineering roles at notable companies, including Smartum Oy and Nokia Siemens Networks, and has a strong background in gamification and motivation design.
Current Role at Meru Health
Tuomas Kaski serves as the Head of Product Design at Meru Health, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on creating user experiences that are simple, enlightening, and delightful, transforming complex ideas into accessible designs. His leadership in product design emphasizes user engagement and satisfaction, aligning with the company's mission to improve mental health through innovative digital solutions.
Previous Experience at Smartum Oy
Before joining Meru Health, Tuomas Kaski worked at Smartum Oy as the Design Lead from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to enhancing the company's design strategies and user experience initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in design to drive product development and innovation.
Career Background in Product Design and Engineering
Tuomas Kaski has a diverse career background that includes roles in both product design and software engineering. He served as the Chief Product Officer at POLKU from 2016 to 2017 and held various engineering positions at Nokia Siemens Networks and Metso Automation. His experience spans over two decades, showcasing his ability to bridge the gap between technical engineering and user-centered design.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Tuomas Kaski studied at Aalto University, where he focused on Computer Science, Usability, and Robotics. He completed his studies with a DI degree from 1998 to 2004. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in design, particularly in areas such as gamification and motivation design methods, which he applies to enhance user engagement.
Expertise in User Experience and Gamification
Tuomas Kaski possesses core competencies in user experience design, with a specific focus on gamification. His approach to design incorporates motivation design methods to create engaging product experiences. He actively seeks collaboration opportunities within the design community to further explore and innovate in the field.