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About me

Alexander Mueller is a Strategic Design Leader and Furniture Designer who helps manufacturers, global brands, and creative enterprises transform vision into commercially successful, well-engineered products.

With over 13 years of experience and more than 800 products launched globally, Alexander offers a unique fusion of design strategy and hands-on technical expertise.

He ensures that designs are not just concepts, but meticulously engineered systems built for commercial viability and genuine integrity.

Current Focus: Global Impact & Sector Growth

Alexander is currently the Lead, Innovation & Training at MASS
in Kigali, Rwanda. In this role, his work emphasises scaling Rwanda's furniture and creative sectors.

By mentoring youth-led SMEs and artisans, Alexander bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship and international manufacturing standards, fostering a sustainable, climate-positive creative economy built on technical excellence.

His role includes advancing Technical Innovation and Applied R&D, where he contributes to Material Science Research into bio-based, regenerative materials and supports the establishment of structured testing methodologies for new material solutions.

By integrating digital fabrication techniques into the prototyping phase, he ensures that new furniture lines meet rigorous standards for durability, aesthetics, and production efficiency.

We partner with global manufacturers, lifestyle brands, and NGOs to deliver strategically designed furniture and industrial systems.

Strategic Design & Creative Direction: With a keen eye for market trends and commercial opportunities, we develop design strategies that transform creative vision into competitive product lines tailored to target customers and specific budgets.

Bespoke Product Development & Mentorship: Our designs are informed by a master maker's perspective. We apply extensive technical knowledge to create product ranges with structural integrity, ensuring they are as functional as they are inspiring.

End-to-End Manufacturing & Supply Chain Strategy: We manage the journey from initial idea to quality-controlled production. With deep experience working directly with factories across Europe, India, Vietnam, and East Africa, we streamline processes to ensure high-quality, ethical results.

Ready to scale your next project

Alexander is available for strategic consultancy, program leadership, and international design collaborations. Contact us to discuss how we can bring your ideas to life.

Alexander Mueller is an award-winning, Austrian-born furniture designer and maker based between London, Spain, and Kigali.

A precise and commercially minded leader, he solves complex design challenges through a hands-on methodology.

He is an expert in constructing design strategies and delivering competitive product ranges, always identifying innovation with quality and cost in mind.

Professional History & Achievements

Lead, Innovation & Training, MASS
Currently focusing on sector scaling and sustainable manufacturing in Rwanda. His work involves managing the physical execution of programs, including delivering vocational training and overseeing the design and prototyping of high-quality, scalable furniture lines.

Head of Design, Vênoor Living
Led the design direction for this sustainable lifestyle brand, overseeing global production and implementing ethical practices throughout the supply chain in Vietnam and India.

Design Manager, Banta
Managed new product development for a prominent Kuwait-based retailer, identifying growth areas and overseeing the full product design cycle.

Education & Recognition

Alexander's philosophy focuses on re-examining traditional craftsmanship to highlight the natural beauty of materials. He holds a Foundation Degree in Furniture Making and a BA in Furniture and Product Design from the Cass School of Design in London, where he also served as a Designer in Residence.

His accolades include the Frederick Parker Award for best contemporary chair design from The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, winning the Heal's Discovers Design Competition, and being a finalist for the Arte Laguna Prize.

He has operated his own independent studio since 2013, launching products under his own name and consulting on international projects.

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AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Temp-Perm, Part time, Remote

LocationLondon: United Kingdom

Working LocationsLondon: United Kingdom, Jaén: Spain, Wien

Skill LevelMiddleweight, Senior, Director

LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

Tagged Job TitlesDesign Technician, Furniture Designer, Retail Designer

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Skills

3D Design, 3D Modeling, Carpentry, Furniture Design, Product Design, Product Development, Production, Technical / Functional Documents

Sector Experience

Crafts, Design, Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment, Retail

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