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Venezuelan-Italian industrial designer, educator, and curator based in New York<\/strong>, my career spans diverse projects and experiences in design. I began my career in the 1980s at the LBDI\u2013Brazilian Laboratory of Industrial Design<\/a> in Florianopolis, Brazil<\/strong>, focusing on industry collaboration, design thinking, and manufacturing processes. In the 1990s, I co\u2013founded the design studio Metaplug <\/strong>in Caracas, working alongside a team of Venezuelan designers, architects, and engineers. This experience allowed me to delve deeply into the execution of complex products and systems for both national and international clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My academic path has been enriched by teaching at renowned institutions like Prodise\u00f1o <\/strong>in Venezuela <\/strong>and Pratt Institute<\/strong> in New York, where I joined the faculty in 2011 and I am honored to lead the Industrial Design Department<\/a> since July 2022. My educational approach transcends traditional classrooms, embracing cutting\u2013edge initiatives in bionics and design for the elderly, and spearheading industry\u2013sponsored courses and workshops with a global outreach to Latin America, Europe, and Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionally, I’ve managed multiple design and product development projects, serving as a speaker, curator, and jury member in prestigious design exhibitions and competitions worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Currently residing in Brooklyn, I direct projects independently, lead www.di-conexiones.com<\/a>, and am a Founding Member of ID Iberoam\u00e9rica Dise\u00f1a<\/a>. Since 2011, I’ve spearheaded NoMATERIA<\/strong>, showcasing over 300 Venezuelan designers through exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My work scrutinizes the origin, evolution, and ethics of objects within their ecosystems. Drawing inspiration from natural systems and patterns, I advocate for sustainable design narratives. This philosophy encourages me to probe the intricate links between design, context, and sustainability, influencing my role as a designer, educator, and curator committed to mindful innovation.

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