ENGINEERING SKILLS

As a designer with a background in both Product Design and Industrial Design Engineering, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that bridges creativity and technical precision. My work extends beyond aesthetics, incorporating engineering principles to develop functional, innovative, and well-executed solutions. This page showcases my technical skills—from prototyping and material exploration to CAD modeling and fabrication—demonstrating how design and engineering come together in my practice.

Code

In my exploration of code as a design tool, I have worked with image processing techniques to transform visual data into new narratives. One of these experiments involved the slit-scan effect, a method that manipulates time within an image by capturing and displaying pixels from different moments in a sequence. This technique distorts reality, revealing patterns and motion that are otherwise imperceptible.

For the project "TIME IS (NOT) MONEY," I used slit-scan processing to present data in a visually dynamic way, emphasizing the fluid and subjective nature of time. Through this approach, I explored how computational tools can reshape our perception of movement, change, and value.

The code used to process video data and to convert it into an image using a “slit scan”
Product Development

Bridging design and engineering, I approach product development with a deep understanding of fabrication, manufacturing, and assembly processes. My background allows me to navigate the entire development cycle—from concept to production—ensuring that ideas are not only innovative but also technically feasible.With expertise in 3D modeling, material selection, and force simulation software, designs are refined for both performance and efficiency. From prototyping to production, every stage is approached with technical precision to create innovative and structurally sound outcomes.

For the "TIME IS (NOT) MONEY" performance, we designed a rectangular-section steel ring that presents the food in an almost sculptural way, supported by six thin steel rods. The ring functions as a mechanism composed of moving parts and motors, rotating very slowly—completing a full turn over the course of the 30-minute experience. Initially imperceptible, this gradual movement becomes noticeable over time, making the invisible visible.

A full technical development was carried out for this set of components, from material selection to fabrication and assembly, ensuring both precision and functionality.

INJECTION MOLDING

Designing for injection molding requires an understanding of material behavior, mold design, and production efficiency. Careful consideration is given to flow dynamics, manufacturability, and cost optimization to ensure functional and scalable solutions.

“Monopin” exemplifies this approach—a single-piece plastic clothespin developed alongside its corresponding injection mold design. The proposed mechanism relies on a contraction and compression system, where user-applied force generates tension, allowing the clothespin to open and close without additional components. The mold was developed with the assistance of Meusburger, incorporating a submarine gate for optimal material flow. Through calculations of cycle duration, injection force, and material costs, the final production cost was determined to be €0.13 per piece.

SIMULATION

A solid foundation in 3D modeling and mechanical simulation allows for the development of complex, functional designs that withstand real-world conditions. With experience in structural analysis, material selection, and environmental simulations, every project is approached with precision—ensuring optimized performance before fabrication.

The “B-Glider” project exemplifies this expertise. Designed as an Automated Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for marine floor exploration, it was developed to investigate seafloor debris using a highly autonomous, buoyancy-driven propulsion system. Equipped with side-scan sonar and hyperspectral imaging, it offers an innovative approach to mapping underwater pollution while minimizing energy consumption.

To validate its design, a series of mechanical simulations were conducted using Creo Parametric, analyzing water pressure resistance and structural integrity. The simulations confirmed the feasibility of the design, with adjustments made to reduce tension concentrations at critical intersections—ensuring a more durable and efficient final product.
Electronics

The "TIME IS (NOT) MONEY" performance involved the integration of electronic components to create a synchronized mechanism where six rotating rings, each displaying food, completed a full rotation in thirty minutes. This gradual, almost imperceptible motion, driven by stepper motors, was controlled by a single electronic circuit designed to manage multiple motors simultaneously with precise timing.

This gradual, nearly imperceptible movement was powered by stepper motors, controlled through a single Arduino UNO board, optimizing the electronic setup. Each motor needed precise control to rotate at 0.976 RPM, which was achieved using L298N drivers and PWM signals. By using just one Arduino, I was able to control all six motors simultaneously, making the system both cost-effective and efficient while ensuring accurate movement over the entire performance duration. This project highlights my ability to integrate electronics with mechanical systems, creating synchronized and functional designs through careful programming and circuit design.