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Alvaro A.

Senior Industrial Designer & R&D / 3D Visualization Specialist

Spain

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12,887 / 131,663

Skill pts: 5

2D & 3D CAD Design 2D Manufacturing Drawings 3D Product Design CAD for Manufacturing Workflow Optimization

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About

Industrial designer with 30 years of experience combining industrial design, 3D visualization and project management across engineering, architecture, construction and innovation projects. Background includes long-term freelance collaborations with leading companies and the development of patented solutions focused on sustainability and advanced technology,

Experience

Innovation, Product Design, Industrial Design & R&D (Patents) Freelance · Freelance Mar 2016 – Present 10 yrs 2 mos Madrid, MD, Spain Development of innovative projects with granted patents, utility models and industrial designs, including advanced water recycling systems and the use of UAVs for firefighting in high-rise buildings(EASA collaboration).

End-to-end involvement from concept and design to implementation and validation, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological efficiency.
Rural Accommodation Management – NidoGredos Anida Natura · Part-time Dec 2015 – Present 10 yrs 5 mos Ávila‎, CL, Spain Rural Accommodation Management – NidoGredos
Freelance Collaborations (3D Virtual Projects) Freelance · Freelance Mar 1996 – Present 30 yrs 2 mos Madrid, MD, Spain Ongoing freelance work with companies in engineering, design, architecture and construction (e.g., Indra, CGS, CTM, Necso, Roan, Bami, etc.).

Creative projects including the infographic development of the “Siéntete” Boulevard for ARCO ’04 and the EducaThyssen room for the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum.
3D visuals/infographics and Commercial support Concept House · Part-time Mar 2018 – Mar 2020 2 yrs Madrid, MD, Spain Commercial/sales support and production of 3D visuals/infographics for product presentation.
Management of a rural hotel El Refugio de Cristal · Part-time May 2005 – Mar 2018 12 yrs 10 mos Toledo, CM, Spain Full management of a rural hotel operation.
3d Product & Retail Design Modelart Espacio y Volumen · Full-time Mar 2003 – Feb 2006 2 yrs 11 mos Madrid, MD, Spain Developing promotional products and commercial interior design projects
3D Projects for Civil Engineering & Architecture PROIN 3D · Full-time Nov 2001 – Mar 2003 1 yrs 4 mos Madrid, MD, Spain Development of virtual projects for civil engineering and architecture.
Architectural Projects (Exterior, Interior & Temporary Structures) Diseño de Medios · Part-time Oct 1999 – Feb 2001 1 yrs 4 mos Madrid, MD, Spain 3d Production of architectural projects: exterior, interior and ephemeral/temporary installations.
3D Modelling, Advertising & Animation REM Infográfica S.A. · Full-time Mar 1996 – Oct 1998 2 yrs 7 mos Madrid, MD, Spain Developed advertising content, 3D object modeling, and 3D animation series.

Education

IES Luis Vives Higher Vocational Training (HNC/HND equivalent) – Advanced Technician Diploma, Industrial / Product Design, Advanced Technician 2022 – 2024 Activities and Societies: Technical projects; maintenance & automation workshops; teamwork-based troubleshooting Higher Technician in Industrial Mechatronics focused on industrial automation, electromechanics, pneumatics/hydraulics, sensors/actuators, PLC fundamentals, maintenance planning, safety procedures, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. Practical, hands-on training combining mechanical systems and electrical/control systems for real industrial environments, enabling me to go beyond design and focus on real-world implementation and project development.
Industrial Design School No. 10 Higher Vocational Training – Advanced Technician Diploma in Industrial Design, Industrial / Product Design, Advanced Technician 2016 – 2018 Activities and Societies: Prototyping workshops; modelmaking projects; 3D/CAD practice; technical documentation and presentation boards. Advanced training in industrial design and prototyping, including technical model construction, materials and manufacturing processes, precision finishing, and presentation models. Strong focus on translating design intent into buildable prototypes and supporting industrial design development.
Interior Design School No. 4 Higher Vocational Training – Advanced Technician Diploma in Interior Design Projects & Decoration Works Management, Interior & Furniture design, Advanced Technician 1999 – 2001 Activities and Societies: Interior projects; space planning exercises; commercial interior proposals; technical drawings and project presentations. Training in interior design project development and site/works coordination, including space planning, technical documentation, materials selection, budgeting basics, and project delivery for residential and commercial environments, with an emphasis on practical execution and client-oriented results.
E.S.I. (School of Computer Systems) BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) – Official UK Qualification (IT/Computing), Computer Design, Completed / Awarded 1993 – 1996 Activities and Societies: Computing labs; software and systems coursework; applied projects. UK-accredited BTEC training in computing/systems fundamentals with a strong focus on computer-aided graphic design, covering digital tools and project-based workflows that support visual communication and 3D/CAD-related work.

Other experience

AI for Design Workflow Optimization Currently training in AI-enabled methods across the design-to-implementation workflow to optimize delivery times and maintain consistently high-quality results.