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Color, Material & Finishing Design

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I took part in several projects to manage the process of CMF and make sure the samples are good enough to evolve into a final product.

Fairphone’s first-ever designed audio product has been honored with the iF Design Award 2024.
From the outset of the project, close collaboration with the design studio helped bring the industrial design to completion. Responsibilities included overseeing the CMF (Color, Material, Finish) process, conducting sample evaluations, fine-tuning color choices, and producing product renders for the website.
A key role was also taken in developing packaging files, the user manual, and internal graphics such as the battery label.

*industrial design in collaboration with Studio Dott*

Worked in close collaboration with the product manager to finalize the development of the product. From the early stages, responsibilities included managing the CMF (Color, Material, Finish) process, conducting sample reviews, refining color selections, and creating product renders for the website.
Also contributed to the preparation of packaging files, the user manual, and internal graphics such as the battery label.

*industrial design in collaboration with Studio Dott*

This project was a particularly exciting one, brought to life through close team collaboration. Responsibilities included preparing CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documentation, conducting the majority of sample checks, and overseeing color adjustments. While render creation was handled externally for this project, coordination and delivery were managed to ensure high-quality visual assets.
Additional contributions included compiling packaging files, the user manual, and internal graphics such as the battery label.

*industrial design in collaboration with Above Agency*

Led the in-house industrial design process for a new charger, from initial concept development to final design refinement. Responsibilities included defining the overall form language, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure feasibility, and aligning design decisions with brand identity and functional requirements.
Managed the CMF (Color, Material, Finish) documentation, performed sample evaluations, and coordinated color tuning across production runs. Also contributed to the development of packaging to ensure a cohesive and branded product experience.

Contributed to the industrial design of a set of USB-C cables, including the development of a modular adapter piece that allows seamless conversion from USB-C to USB-A. The design focused on functionality, compactness, and ease of use, while maintaining brand-consistent aesthetics.
Responsibilities included defining the physical design and user interaction of the adapter, managing the CMF (Color, Material, Finish) process, evaluating production samples, and fine-tuning colors. Also supported the creation of packaging to ensure a clear and premium product presentation.

This personal project focused on designing a shaver tailored for individuals with an active, sport-oriented lifestyle. The industrial design and color palette draw inspiration from performance and activewear products, emphasizing both functionality and dynamic aesthetics.

This conceptual project explored the idea of designing a bathroom set inspired by the visual identity of the fashion brand Desigual. The goal was to translate the brand’s expressive and colorful language into a completely different product category.
Following an in-depth study of the brand’s aesthetic, the design drew inspiration from the frequent use of mandala motifs in Desigual's clothing. The side profile of each piece in the set reflects mandala-like geometry, while surface patterns—an essential element of the brand—were integrated as a key part of the design.