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Rafael A.

Industrial Designer | Furniture, Kitchens & Custom Interior Design

Metepec, Mexico

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3,560 / 145,876

Skill pts: 11

Furniture 3D Rendering Home Interiors 3D Design Industrial Design KitchenDraw Rendering

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About

I am an Industrial Designer specialized in furniture, kitchens and custom interior solutions, focused on designs that are meant to be manufactured, not just visualized.

I help clients turn ideas into functional, build-ready designs, reducing errors, costs and miscommunication during production.

My work is ideal for:

Furniture manufacturers

Interior studios

Architects and developers

Clients who need reliable design decisions

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Experience

Director de Planeación y Producción ALBA Estudio de Interiores · Full-time Jan 2025 – Present 1 yrs 8 mos Mexico I manage residential furniture production at the factory, leading a team of 16 people.
Subgerente de Proyectos FORMATRES38 · Contract Aug 2024 – Nov 2024 3 mos Mexico I collaborated on retail projects for clients such as Shasa, Luuna
and New Era, ensuring punctual and error-free deliveries
technicians.
Director de Producción Raume Estudio · Contract Dec 2016 – Aug 2024 7 yrs 8 mos Mexico Coordinated more than 200 residential and commercial projects from design to after-sales, with 20 people in charge. Managed 30+ suppliers, material control, quality processes, and delivery times. I implemented cutting and material optimization systems, reducing waste by 20%
Diseñador industrial Creative Küchen · Freelance Feb 2016 – Mar 2019 3 yrs 1 mos Mexico • I led the design and sale of kitchens, with sales of more than 30% annually.
Diseñador industrial Bonhouse Design · Freelance Apr 2016 – Nov 2016 7 mos Mexico I assisted with the design and engineering of kitchens and corporate furniture.
Diseñador industrial Spatzio 21 · Freelance Apr 2016 – Nov 2016 7 mos Mexico I created photorealistic animations and renders of 6 furniture lines for catalogs and websites.
Diseñador Industrial Interlake de México · Full-time Sep 2004 – May 2014 9 yrs 8 mos Mexico • I designed industrial and retail furniture (stairs, platforms, signage), pioneered the use of 3D: virtual tours with 3ds Max that boosted sales by over $2 million USD and integrated real-world images as textures in renders and videos with editing, sound, and animation.
Diseñador Industrial Muebles Cook de México · Freelance Dec 2005 – Nov 2012 6 yrs 11 mos Mexico I created renderings and animations for over 10 furniture lines.
Diseñador Industrial Chapas y Maderas Importadas · Full-time Feb 2005 – Feb 2008 3 yrs Mexico I designed display systems for hardware and furniture for distribution centers, used AutoCAD and 3ds Max for technical and commercial visualizations.
Diseñador Industrial y Gerente General Distribuidora de Cocinas del Río · Full-time Jan 2006 – Sep 2007 1 yrs 8 mos Mexico I managed monthly sales of $300,000 MXN, leading the entire commercial and operational process; I also oversaw the showroom, suppliers, design, installation, and customer service.

Education

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México Licenciatura en Diseño Industrial, Industrial Design, Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design 1999 – 2004 Activities and Societies: null

Other experience

Universidad del Valle de México – Profesor Universitario I taught more than 15 courses in design, ergonomics, 3D modeling, sustainability, and innovation.
I am a certified instructor by NABA (Italy) in international modules (P1–P8), with Egregius recognition.
Universidad del Valle de México – Coordinador de Licenciaturas I achieved ANPADEH and COMAPROD reaccreditations in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, and Architecture.
I successfully completed three graduating classes with a 100% on-time graduation rate.
I supervised over 40 professors, proposed academic reforms, and optimized teaching practices nationwide.

Licenses & Certifications

Training of Trainers (TOT) in Design of Products NABA Milano Aug 2018 – Present
Training of Trainers (TOT) Design of Products and Interiors Major in Product NABA Milano Aug 2015 – Present