About the designer
Born in São Paulo and raised in Toronto, I have always been fascinated by creation and innovation, with my childhood dream being to become an inventor. Today, I am an industrial designer with a passion for adaptable, sustainable, and inclusive designs.
Currently, I am the acting Events Coordinator of ACIDO (Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario), where I planned and managed timelines of events that foster connection in our provincial design community.
I am also a sales associate (and keyholder) at the antiques store Williams Design, where I get to steward, restore, and display iconic design pieces from a multitude of different eras.
As a graduate of the Hons. Bachelor of Crafts and Design (Industrial Design) program at Sheridan College, I have learned a diverse set of skills over the course of the four-year program.
I had the opportunity to design for clients, including the lighting manufacturer Betacalco, during the Industry Project class, where my partner and I earned 2nd place in a class-wide competition;
In addition to participating in Sheridan College’s Innovation Accelerator, where I provided design solutions to the non-profit organization Food For Life, earning the Best Problem Identification Award.
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In my final year, I completed my capstone project: The Nível Box: An adaptable, compact, and versatile exercise equipment that features a height-adjustable platform (as well as a balance component), intending to encourage the integration of physical activity in the lifestyle of users struggling with space and time constraints.
Outside of the design sphere, I enjoy keeping myself active with sports, practicing taekwondo, boxing, bouldering, cycling, running, and callisthenics.
In both my athletic and design practices, I am constantly looking to expand my knowledge and improve my skills with curiosity, practice & experimentation, and dedication.
If you are interested in collaborating, I am always open to new opportunities to connect!
Design Practice:
I strive to incorporate ethics, sustainability, empathy, and inclusion in my work. Guided by curiosity, my practice involves discovery, empathy and innovation. For me, design is a continuous journey of learning and purposeful creation. The beauty of design lies in the unexpected connections that emerge from the world around us.
As designers, we uncover these connections and craft thoughtful solutions to exist in harmony with our surroundings.
Skill Set
Digital
– Solidworks
– KeyShot
– Fusion 360
– Onshape
– Figma
– Adobe Creative Suite
– Microsoft Office
– Google Workspace
– Superslicer
Technical Skills
– Sketching
– Visual Communication
– Rapid Prototyping
– 3D Printing
– Design Research
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Portuguese (fluent)
- Spanish (advanced)
- French (learning)
Soft Skills
– User Centred Design
– Ergonomics & HF
– CMF Design
– Design for Manufacturing
– User-Experience Design
– Project Coordination
– Collaboration & Leadership
– Adaptability & Fast Learning
– Creative Problem-Solving
– Strong Work Ethic
Let's connect!
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