L U Í S A M E N E Z E S
Product and interior designer, currently in Rio de Janeiro. My focus is on furniture design, decorative objects and lifestyle accessories.
I believe in paying close attention to people, cultures and spaces as a way of discovering new trends and conceptualizing projects. I try to create my work with a broad research base, and develop it in a multidisciplinary way. I have experience with ceramics, woodworking, illustration, photography, graphic design and art direction, and these different areas permeate my creative processes.
Work Experience
Product Development Analist - Cotidiana/Oikos
Grupo Ecoa Aug 2021 - Jan 2023
- research trends, materials and inspiration for new products and brands
- sourcing and product development with Brazilian and Chinese suppliers
- line conceptualization and product curation
- manual sketches, digital illustration, technical drawing and photo montages
- internal and external project presentation
- testing and quality analysis of samples
- competition analysis and benchmarks, market research
Product Development Assistant - Quero line
Farm Rio Aug 2018 - Jul 2021
- follow the collection launch schedule
- development of the product line
- graphic tests and product print selection
- briefing and content (explanatory texts, technical information) of packaging
- research product and fashion trends
- sourcing and product development with national and Chinese suppliers
- testing, evaluation and approval of product quality samples
Product Development Intern
Traços Produtora Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
Retail design Intern in an agency that worked with several fashion brands, such as Melissa, Reserva, Eva, Richards, among others
- material research
- supplier sourcing and contact
- project budget
- conceptualization and execution of shop display windows
- physical prototyping for brand approval
- organization and management of the production line
- external assembly of events and store spaces
Education
Languages
Fluent English
IELTS proficiency test, C1 2015
Brasas English Course Conclusion 2010
Product Design Bachelor's Degree
PUC-Rio Aug 2013 - Dec 2017
Extracurricular
Mini Chair Workshop - Traditional Joinery Techniques
Morito Ebine 2020
Solidworks Training
Mechworks 2018
Slow Design Workshop - Production Line Management
Pedro Braga - Oficina Semente 2018
Skills
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Lightroom
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Indesign
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Solidworks
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Keyshot
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Rhinoceros
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Microsoft Office
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Technical drawing
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Woodworking
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Photography
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Photo editing
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Branding
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Ceramics
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Digital illustration
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Pattern design