3. This project was especially
designed for an interactive
museum. It explains the
basic principles of how an
elevator works. It is fun and
simple to use. One of the
main objectives is to learn
while playing. The elevator
will only go up if the right
amount of weight is placed on
the donut platform. After
each weight is placed on the
platform the handle should be
turned and if nothing happens
more weight should be added
until elevator goes up.
YEAR: 2001
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING / IDEA GENERATION
INTERACTIVE MACHINE CLASS/PROJECT: PROJECT 3 / INTERACTIVE MACHINE
CLIENT: EPM INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
4. S.Tr.U.C is a Mono-plaza (Single rider) car for city use which
facilitates transportation for young executives and college students.
Its main purpose is to reduce pollution. While many people ride a 5
person car alone they could save gas by driving a smaller electric car.
This car is more comfortable than a motorcycle and its cheaper than a
car.
YEAR: 2002
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING
MONOPLAZA CLASS/PROJECT: PROJECT 5 / MONOPLAZA
CLIENT: NA
5. This design had to be based on a concept from Colombia. I chose the
poisonous dart frogs of the Amazon. Both form and colors, as well as
functions arose from this concept. The product was developed to perform
two parallel roles, cook rise and steam vegetables. Its an innovative product
not only in its use and easy manipulation but its appearance. It is a beautiful
appliance that you can take to the dining table or leave at sight in the kitchen
as part of the decoration.
YEAR: 2003
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING/ GRAPHIC DESIGN/ BOX DESING
HOUSE APPLIANCE CLASS/PROJECT: PROJECT 6/ HOUSE APPLIANCES
CLIENT: NA
6. This stainless steel ergonomic basin has innovative characteristics
especially designed for handicapped people who cannot rise from the
bed. Not only does it provide a comfortable position to use in bed -both
for men and woman- but is easy to clean and handle for the patient’s
caretaker. The whose accessory has two functions: the primary one is to
facilitate male urination through a funnel that channels the urine into the
bed pan; the second one is to improve the basin’s cleaning through a
hose that can be connected to a faucet.
PROJECT YEAR: 2004
PRODUCT FOR EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING/ BUISINESS PLAN MAKING
CLASS/PROJECT: PROJECT 7/ BUSINESS IDEA GENERATION (INDIVIDUAL)
THE HANDICAPPED CLIENT: NA
7. This product was specially designed for flower plantations where different amounts of light are
needed depending on the age of the plant. This system is operated by a computer software
and can be adapted to particular needs. Here in Colombia there is no product that resembles
this one. Illumination today is done with light bulbs hanging from wires and light is controlled
with black bags with holes on or near the light bulb. This system adjusts the lighting according
to the program by closing or opening its arms, therefore the plants get more or less light.
YEAR: 2005
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING/ BUISINESS PLAN MAKING
BUSINESS IDEA CLASS/PROJECT: PROJECT 8/ BUSINESS IDEA GENERATION (GROUP)
CLIENT: NA
8. “Vulcano” is an interactive machine designed for “Explora”, a new museum
in the city of Medellin. It simulates a volcanic eruption and the formation
of mountains as a result. The idea with this machine was to learn through
creative exploration, where fun interaction and playing take place. Vulcano
has 3 different phases: the first button activates an “earthquake”, the
platform moves and thunder sounds are heard. The second button
(second phase) blows smoke from a smoke machine under the platform,
this simulates the gases that emerge from a volcano before an eruption.
The third and final phase is the volcanic eruption, which is simulated with 2
different types of sand that separate when expelled and create layers as
they fall (one black, one white) the view that the person or the simulator
has is one of a volcano cut through the middle.
PROJECT YEAR: 2006
VOLCANIC PHENOMENON EXPERTISE: PROTOTYPE BULDING / RESEARCH
CLASS/PROJECT: THESIS
SIMULATOR CLIENT: EXPLORA INTERACTIVE MUSEUM
10. Panzerottis Panchita is a small family business that is expanding. They
sell their products by costumer previous request and pack them in a
regular white plastic bag with no name or logo. They want to upgrade
their products by giving them a classy, elegant image that people can
relate to; they hope this will help expand their business by selling to
large supermarkets. The client wanted a low-cost and attractive
package. This plastic Ziplock bag with integrated handle was be
modified to satisfy that specific requirement of low cost by removing the
punched handle and the bag instead of zip lock could be closed with
heat.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / LOGO DESIGN
FOOD PACKAGING PROJECT: PACKAGE DESIGN FOR PANZEROTTIS
CLIENT: PRODUCTOS PANCHITA
11. Bathing suits are usually packed in bags. Maaji wanted an innovative
and atractive package that would capture the customer’s attention.
Additionally, they wanted the package to open and close easily
because the product is packed post-sale. This blister slide package
compiles all the requirements. It is also easy to use and can be stored
hanged. The Maaji collection image, logo and style was integrated into
the package for easy product and brand recognition.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: SLIDE BLISTER PACKAGE DESIGN
SWIM WEAR PACKAGE CLASS/PROJECT: PACKAGE DESING FOR SWIMSUITS
CLIENT: MAAJI SWIMWEAR
12. The flower combo’s main
objective is to reach a specific
segment in the flower shop
businesses: women who do not
like flower arrangements as gifts
but do like flowers.
Both this product and the next
would be offered not only to
flower delivery businesses so
they could expand their product
portfolio, but also to
supermarkets that sell flowers (to
add aggregated value or could
be sold separately) and also to
gift shops where people go to
buy boxes or other packaging
needs.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING / LOGO DESING
FLOWER COMBO PROJECT: FLOWER COMBO PRODUCT 1
CLIENT: COMPAÑÍA DE EMPAQUES
13. Both of these products are designed to facilitate transportation and handling
and are easy to assemble and carry around in your hands or in your car. They
will embellish the bouquet not only because of the package but the beautiful
graphic design on the exterior. One of the main objectives is to protect the
flowers from deterioration, each box has special hole punches for the flower
and leaf breathing and to water when necessary. Another important detail is
that the flowers are always enclosed to avoid strokes, bangs and flower bulb
detachment.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING / LOGO DESING
FLOWER COMBO PROJECT: FLOWER COMBO PRODUCT 2
CLIENT: COMPAÑÍA DE EMPAQUES
14. This protective mesh sleeve is a new design proposal for bathroom ceramics packaging. It offers
more protection for the ceramic products against fractures and/ or scratching, which happens
regularly during transportation and generates high transit costs. This mesh is being used around
the world but is yet to be implemented in Colombia. This is an adaptation designed by me for
Compañía de Empaques. This new packing system also reduces packaging times because it
eliminates the need for box assembly. Which is not only tedious but uses other materials like
glue, staples, and cardboard dividers.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / MESH DESIGN / PRODUCT ADAPTATION
PROTECTIVE MESH PROJECT: PROTECTIVE PACKAGE MESH FOR BATHROOM CERAMICS
FOR BATHROOM CERAMICS CLIENT: ORGANIZACIÓN CORONA
15. Many companies are trying to
help preserve the environment by
creating eco-friendly products. At
Compañía de Empaques we saw
a great opportunity of contributing
to this great cause by giving
people the option of not using
plastic bags when grocery
shopping. This eco-bag is made
out of Fique (Colombia's Natural
Fiber) 100 % Biodegradable, so it
will not pollute when thrown away.
Because the fiber is something
traditional we wanted the image
to evoke our native crafts, this is
why the image concept is based
on Molas, (an artisan technique),
Arhuacan print, and ancestral
drawing. There are three different
catchy phrases to motivate the
buy.
PROJECT YEAR: 2008
ECOLOGIC BAGS EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESIGN
FOR SUPERMARKETS PROJECTS : ECOLOGIC GROCERY BAG / NATURAL FIBERS
CLIENT: ALMACENES EXITO
16. These bags were also designed as an alternative for
packaging in stores. Not only do they pollute less
because its main material is fique, but are beautiful and
useful. After purchasing products in any kind of store,
people can use these bags as backpacks or purses.
There are different designs, so every store can adapt
any one to their individual needs, style, color and
graphic language and logo. Comapñía de Empaques
only offered one outdated style, so I refreshed their
product portafolio with a whole new set of opportunities
for this particular product.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: BAG DESIGN
NATURAL FIBER PROJECTS : NATURAL FIBERS BAG DESIGN
SHOPING BAG CLIENT: COMPAÑÍA DE EMPAQUES
17. Everyone who owns a pet has to store pet food away from the
sun, humidity, air and animals such as rodents. This special
hollow board/corrugated board boxes help solve both of these
issues. They can come in a variety of shapes and colors and
can be easily printed with a nice decorative image or brand.
This product was specially designed for a company that
produces all kinds of animal food, they wanted these boxes to
be a purchase gift or to be sold for a small amount of money
when customers buy one of their products.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
PET FOOD STORAGE PROJECT: DOG FOOD STORAGE PACKAGE
CLIENT: CONTEGRAL - RINGO
18. This portable hollow board dog house and food plate are great for traveling because they can
be completely dismantled, and folded one into another and do not take much storage space.
Both products are easy to assemble and disassemble and come with the proper instructions.
These two products were designed for a company that wanted to give customers an incentive
to buy their dog food. Both these products were designed to fit production requirements so
there could be as little parts as possible. During the design process parts were reduced from
5 to 3.
PROJECT YEAR: 2008
DOG HOUSE & EXPERTISE: PRODUCT DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING / MODEL MAKING
PROJECT: DOG HOUSE AND FOOD
FOOD PLATE CLIENT: CONTEGRAL
20. The package is self folding needs no glue , but to enhance it
brooches or buttons could be used. The Geniality of this package
is surely on how it can be displayed, in any store on a table by
turning them some up some down (sotto sopra) an S shape can
be constructed witch give a plus to the package in the point of
purchase. It can also be displayed regularly on any shelf and the
content can be seen though. Just by easily opening the package
the customer can see the fabric quality and fell the texture of the
linen. The package has a retractable handle this for the comfort
of carrying the product home by the user and for store handling
with this feature there is no need to take home product in a plastic
bag. The handle should be retractable for storage that way space
is wisely used and less space is wasted.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
LINNEN PACKAGING PROJECT: LINNEN PACKAGE
CLIENT: LE VIE DEL COTONE
21. Cardboard is the best material to use with this concept because
because its natural the color is neutral and comes from nature, also
all cardboard produced now comes from plantations that will after be
re foretasted so its actually ecological and 100% recyclable. The
graphic proposed all in someway have to do with the concept, the are
minimal and natural very zen like. No colors they will be cut out so
that a window is formed to show the linen inside (colors and pattern).
This package is multifunctional it works as a package and as a
exhibition device. In stores it can be nicely displayed on a table so
customers and see touch and fell what comes inside. It really easy
to handle , open, close and transport. Linen is hold in place inside
with elastic bands and this is also how box is closed. The outside
band also works as a handle so customers can carry it home and no
waste of paper or plastic bags.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
LINNEN PACKAGING PROJECT: LINNEN PACKAGE
CLIENT: LE VIE DEL COTONE
22. This proposal is inspired by the iris diaphragm mechanism in old cameras. This
mechanism transformed in a more graphic way that can be related to the initial idea and
making it producible. The bottle opens and closes when turning the cap one way or the
other. This mechanism resembles the one that some powder bottles have. When the
hole align it is possible for the product to come out. This bottle also was inspired by the
optical zoom lens that cameras have, providing the bottle an easy grip to hold it and a
texture to prevent the bottle from sliding when used inside the shower and in contact
with water. This mechanism is translated into a graphic so that other bottles belonging
to the same family but with a different shape can be seen and identified as a whole.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
SHAMPOO BOTTLE PROJECT: BOTTLE DESING/ SET SIGNITURE
CLIENT: NIVEA
23. This proposal is inspired by building and technology which have moment and shapes
one over the other. The bottle is very simple but very masculine and the plus of this
bottle like the one before is the innovative opening and closing mechanism. The cap
slides to the left or to the right were you can find to different size dispensing holes, one
for more quantity and the other for less. It’s a very simple mechanism that can be
achieved easily with no excess costs. This bottle has two identification faces one is the
embossed texture on each of the sides for easy grip and the other is the innovative
mechanism and movement of the cap.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
SHAMPOO BOTTLE PROJECT: BOTTLE DESING/ SET SIGNITURE
CLIENT: NIVEA
24. This packaging for le verdure del mio orto was inspired on the
beehives because of their geometric shape and because of their
capacity to store and separate o different compartments. This
packaging has the ability to store fruits and vegetables according to
the needs of each specific costumer. It has inner divisions that
protect and separate fruits this separator can be arranged around
the fruits as needed it can be cardboard and after each use it is
thrown away. The rest of the box can be used several times.
Another important feature is that its bottom collapses to allow easier
and less costly transportation. The die cut on the box allow the fruits
an vegetables to breath and condensation to migrate from the box,
this way the product is conserved better
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
ORGANIC GROSERY PROJECT: LINNEN PACKAGE
PACKAGING CLIENT: LE VERDURE DEL MIO ORTO
25. Inspired by the bromeliad plant leaves that between one and the
other they make a kind of pockets where water and smaller plants
are stored this gave the idea for the outer pockets of this idea, they
are separate and classify the products and keep them in better
shape. This pockets can be arranged and rearranged each time the
product is used according to needs because pockets can be
different sizes and also are removable, this means you can replace
a large pocket with a smaller one when needed. This box has two
ways of gripping or grabbing for user comfort. This ones also has
the die cut holes let air circulate and keep the fruits in a better
condition.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / GRAPHIC DESING
ORGANIC GROSERY PROJECT: LINNEN PACKAGE
PACKAGING CLIENT: LE VERDURE DEL MIO ORTO
26. This is a set of pots and pans The innovative features of this product is that they can all be
stored by putting one inside the other. This can be done because the handle is removable
and can be used from one pot to the other. This gives the user a great advantage easy,
fast, and efficient use of space. The package on the other hand is reusable. After it fufills
its use os a package it can be cut into 3 different pieces that can be used around the
kitchen, 2 pot holders and one place mat for hot pans. Because the material is silicon it can
handle high temperatures easily. When separating package minimal material is wasted and
helps the environment by not contaminating.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
POT, PAN & PACKAGING PROJECT: SET
CLIENT: TVS
27. This set of pots and pans is also stackable and easy to
store. The innovative feature here is that the handle is
plegable, it stores it self inside the pot this way each pot
can have its own handle attached ready to use at just
one pull. The lid handles are also something new never
seen that give the set an harmonious, fresh, clean look.
The package this time is made out of neoprene and as it
un zippes on the sides and on the bottom you have
three different piece that become place mats that can be
used on the dinning table. They will be pretty, fun and
have a long life. Because the package has two different
uses makes it very efficient and friendly to the
environment.
YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: PACKAGE DESIGN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
POT, PAN & PACKAGING PROJECT: SET
CLIENT: TVS
28. The label for this bottle was to be designed for a High
end Wine from Chile to be sold at duty free stores and
tourist souvenir shops. One of Chile icons was chosen
the Easter Island Moais and used for the graphs of the
label. A bit distortioned and with a Picasso feel to it
younger targets would be the target. It feels fresh new
and elegant. The bottle was also picked to resemble the
sculptures that stand tall long and slim. Not many Wine
bottles like this one are found in the market so this
feature makes the bottle stand out in a shelf were the
rest have the same shape. Because of this shape of the
bottle the final label was picked a 2 piece label that fill
the bottle perfectly and helps elongate the shape even
more. YEAR: 2009
PROJECT EXPERTISE: GRAPHIC DESING
WINE LABEL PROJECT: WINE LABEL
CLIENT: NA
36. These logos were created for Compañía de Empaques. The first for a special month
destined to reinforce the total quality on all Fique (Colombia’s Natural fiber) products.
This logo appeared on editorials and bulletin boards around the company. The second
was meant for employee motivation, to let them know how team work inside each
improvement team would lead to achieving company’s main goal: satisfied costumers.
This logo also appeared around the company and on brochures given to each of the
company employees. Logos on the right where part of the design process.
YEAR: 2008
PROJECT EXPERTISE: LOGO DESIGN/ COREL ILUSTRATION
LOGOS
37. PROJECT YEAR: 2008
POST CARD ILLUSTRATION EXPERTISE: COREL ILLUSTRATION
