# Jörn (Joern) Vicari

> Designer · Maker · Founder — Co-Founder, Voltpost

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jrn

Designs and builds intelligent physical systems and ventures at the intersection of human behavior, hardware, and software.

Brings 25+ years of experience—from innovation leadership at Samsung to co-founding Voltpost and creating its award-winning lamppost EV charging platform—translating complex technologies into intuitive products and systems that move from first principles to real-world deployment.

Works across design, engineering, and entrepreneurship to develop integrated hardware–software products, scalable platforms, and defensible IP.

Led multidisciplinary teams from concept through production, certification, and deployment across consumer, medical, and infrastructure systems.

Work recognized with 30+ international design awards including Fast Company, IDEA, iF, Red Dot, and TIME Best Inventions.

## Work Experience
### Founder · Design Director @ STUDIO VICARI
Jan 2025 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Advising early-stage ventures and exploring products at the intersection of AI, robotics, mobility, and intelligent physical systems.

### Co-Founder & Major Shareholder @ Voltpost
Jan 2021 – Present
Electric Vehicle Charging 
www.voltpost.com

### Chief Product Officer @ Voltpost
Jan 2021 – Jan 2024
Originated Voltpost’s modular lamppost EV charging platform—transforming urban infrastructure into scalable charging networks.

Architected the integrated hardware–software product platform, built and led a multidisciplinary team, and drove development from concept through certification and pilot deployment.

Established the company’s IP foundation (7 utility patents, 3 design patents, 1 trademark) and product architecture enabling scalable rollout.

Shaped company vision, product strategy, and fundraising narrative—helping secure $8.75M+ from RWE, Impact America Fund, and others.

Recognized by Fast Company, IDEA, SXSW, and TIME Best Inventions 2025.

### Founder · Design Director @ STUDIO VICARI
Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area
Explored physical–digital product concepts and connected device ecosystems through rapid prototyping and system-level design research.

Designed and CNC-fabricated functional furniture prototypes from sketch to fully realized objects.

### Industrial Design Lead · Samsung Design America @ Samsung Electronics
Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area
Led smart home innovation programs translating speculative concepts into roadmap-ready product strategies and prototypes.

Collaborated with global executives to define connected device ecosystems, robotics concepts, and intelligent environments.

### Team Lead · Senior Industrial Designer @ Smart Design - New York City
Jan 2006 – Jan 2015
Led multidisciplinary development of multi-SKU (10+) product platforms and category-defining products across consumer and medical sectors.

Directed programs from ethnographic research through engineering and manufacturing, delivering products used at global scale.

Conducted human-factors research—observing surgeries, home use, and biomechanics—to design intuitive physical interfaces.

### Industrial Designer @ Arnell Group
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006
Concept development and design language for workwear systems and protective equipment, supporting brand and product strategy.

### Industrial Designer @ Smart Design - New York City
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006
Concept development and visualization across consumer product programs from research through early-stage design.

### Industrial Design Contractor @ Mueller Romca Industrial Design
Jan 2003 – Jan 2005 | Kiel, Germany
Developed concept design for Lufthansa A380 first-class cabin environments and supported full-scale mock-up evaluation.

### Design Intern @ Ross Lovegrove - Studio X
Jan 2001 – Jan 2001
Developed chair concepts and gym equipment, exploring advanced form, material expression, and future product archetypes.

### Design Intern @ Pentagram - London
Jan 2001 – Jan 2001
Concept development for United Airlines, supporting exploratory work across brand, product, and experience design within a multidisciplinary consultancy.


## Education
### Diploma (BA+ equivalent) in Industrial Design
Muthesius Kunsthochschule

### Architecture
Muthesius Kunsthochschule


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/joern-vicari

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Last updated: 2026-04-05