D i e g o P e ñ a Á l v a r e z

P o r t f o l i o

I am Diego and I´m lucky to be a designer. I´m passionate about the will to transform the world, so I´m getting prepared as good as possible to do just that.

Among so many developed projects, I´ve felt particularly attached to those that look for new ways, scenarios and realities. From conceptual footwear to recycling systems, bottles, scooters and theater plays, have nurtured my love and capacity to create any kind of movement.

Since I consider design as a powerful human capacity to transform the world, I´ve developed abilities when managing interdisciplinary projects, bringing design concepts to life and prototype design proposals centered on culture and human being.

Diverse passions will help me design organic and well rounded projects. Thats why I look forward to merge strenghts in the field of design as well as individual likes, such as gastronomy, media, film and contemporary image.

Resumé

Autodesk Alias

90%

Autodesk Inventor

60%

Autodesk Showcase

50%

Adobe Dreamweaver

(SENA certified)

80%

CorelDraw

90%

AdobeIlustrator

70%

AdobePhotoshop

60%

Competencies

EnglishProficiency

Level

CambridgeUniversity

Certified

C1 Advanced

Interests Abilities

GastronomyGraphics

SceneryTechnology

EnvironmentMusic

InteriorismVideo

ArtPhotography

EngineeringsIllustration

Public presentation

Prototyping

Graphic layout

Ballpoint pen

Watercolor

Color pencils

Sketching

Writing

@ diego.pena.alvarez@gmail.com

(57-1) 216 4672

Bogotá, Colombia

(57) 310 7601787

Contact

HomeSmart solutions to everyday's issues in the home environment.Focused on improving energy and resources consumption.

Intelligent faucet

Modular and adaptable faucet to every house, working on any space such as backyard, g a r a g e , k i t c h e n a n d bathrooms.

The design looks for the evolution of the current house faucet, introducing digital interaction, enhancing its functionality and versatility in four principal aspects:

-Flow variety-Ergonomics (Phisical and cognitive interaction)-Time of use- D i g i t a l d i s p l a y w i t h technical information

“Suitable for every house space and uses”

The product aims to a radical transformation of the common functionalities and uses given to the water in the house environment.The usability improves due to simple and universal controllers and interfaces.

Partners:Stefany MolinaJuan GarcíaCarlos RopaínIvonne PetecuaJorge MoyanoDerly Ferrucho

Course:Design Practice IINovember 2010

Pinao tableware

“What wolud be the faith of humankind, if all continents

clash together again”

Inspired by world renowned architect Renzo Piano, whose creations have came to life all over the world, contributing to cultural improvement in cities across the globe.His work reflects capacity to adapt in every given environment, creating honest and coherent spaces.

Partners: Ivonne Petecua Ana María forero

Course: Design Lab IIIApril 2010

Manufacturing is done using semi-industrial methods, which allowed the design team get familiar with some of the techniques used in the real practice. The product was developed in collaboration with experienced ceramists in Bogotá.

“Semi-industrial tableware manufacturing”

Starting from Piano's work conceptualization, different pieces where sketched and prototyped, using clay and plaster molds.

environmentNowadys challenges involve working towards earth and human satisfaction. Products aimed to enhance people´s interaction with the environment.

Can eater

Alluminum, and particularly Aluminum cans represent one of

the most critical wastes when recycling. This

process not only is an environmental

improvement, but helps reducing manufacturing costs in the production

of the same cans, as well as helping in fields like the automobile and

aircraft industries

The CanEater works with basic mechanical principles. It takes advantage of people's strenght to samsh aluminum cans used in bars, shops, and public spaces.

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14 kW/henergY

4 kgtoxic chemicals

8 kgbauxite

Partners: Leonardo Ruíz Viviana Rodriguez

Course: Design Practice VAugust 2011

Saving for every KG of recycled

aluminum

Percentage of energy consumption when

recycling cans, compared to its initial

manufacturing.

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Samba Flowerpot

Design of a trash treatment system in the city of Bogotá.Under the Product Service System model it seeks to lengthen the product lifecycle of recyclable disposal (paper, carboard, clean plastics) and transform it into flowerpots, using a manufacturing process similar to the used in egg boxes.

Partners: Leonardo Ruíz Alejandra Rodriguez

Course: Design practice VINovember 2011

According to research and surveys, delivery of an

incentive would increase recycling and source separation at home.

social innovationEvery design should be social, but there are special ones who allow empowerment and better life quality standards, specially for communities in need.

NIDO Temporary Shelter

Design response to the insufficient state of temporary shelter in Colombia, used in winter-caused emergencies (floods and landslides).Primarily promotes conservation of the comunity, from the familiy core to the entire affected community.

“Product design and system of shelter organization”

The shelter structure is made of plastic and wooden pallets, which loads easilly 1000kg.Besides, these pallets are modified so it can be ensembled within the general structure of the shelter, consisting of weatherproof fabrics, steel poles, and wood sheets. All of these can be manufactured in almost any basic workshop, making it easier to expand over the Colombian territory.

Course:

Design Practice VINovember 2011

ParticipantCorona Pro Hábitat Award2012

Partners:

Leonardo RuízAlejandra Rodríguez

Kina

“Temporary shelter for flood related emergencies”

Design proposal aimed to Colombia´s pacific ocean region. By taking advantage of rotational moulding properties, big structural panels were developed in order to endure extreme conditions present in that location.

Partners: Camila Morales Cesar Jaramillo

Course: Design Practice IApril 2012

The modular panel allows different kind of space

configuration; for two, three or four people, and morphing it

into spaces like bathrooms, kitchens or warehouse.

transportationPeople in urban areas (literallly) wastes hours and hours of their time moving around the cities.Projects that shorten those hours, or improve the conditions of the journeys

Madua eco-scooter

Mobility alternative to the BicirUN transportation system in the National University of Colombia.

Focused on improving the lifecycle assesment on key points such as source materials, maintenance and lifecycle endpoints.Its surface is made out of a local bamboo variety (guadua), which reduces environmental impact, both in extraction and disposal.

“Ecoefficient transportation system”

The system improves transportation inside the University campus, thanks to the development of routes, stops, and rental methods possible and viable to University's reality.

Partners:

Leonardo Ruíz Viviana Rodriguez

Course:

Design practice VAugust 2011

Design for piece maintenance, exchange and recyclability

Coco

Coco is a modular chair designed specifically for Bogota´s Integrated Transportation System. With the entry into circulation of more than 10.000 buses, the demand for cheap, standard meeting, and comfortable chairs will grow radically.

Partners: Alejandra Rodríguez Leonardo Ruíz

Course: Práctica Proyectual VINoviembre 2011

Both seat and back of the chair are the same mirrored piece, from a single injection mold, reducing manufacturing costs highly.

Meets ISO 5206 standard, making it possible of being internationally marketed

fashionAs anewly explored field for me, this and future projects will aim for true recognition of people´s culture, needs, and aspirations.

Helsinki Nahka Spring/Summer 2014

Leaher shoes based on Helsinki's market, sapce

and people

Shoe and bag collection, designed conceptually using finnish capital as the main source.Using leather as a main material for colombian shoemakers, and colombian foot and accesories market.

Partners: Lissa Muriel

Julio NaranjoCourse: Design Observatory I

November 2012

Starting from a strong investigation on Helsinki's main characteristics like weather, streetview, people, transportation, activites and so on, the design was tied to three main concepts: Nature, Spirituality and Technology.

The design include materials swatching and selection, pattern making, protyping and illustration. This all led to fully marketable products

This two products were fully protoyped

Helsinki Nahka Spring/Summer 2014

Along the design process, some sketches and illustrations were done in order to visually represent the characteristics of the collection

For further information about this project go to the blog

helsinkinahka.blogspot.com

The illstrations were developed along with the products, to communicate graphically the design concept

graphicsAllong to smart products, ellegant and simple graphics help communicate ideas, concepts and expereicnes the best possible way.

Illustration / Infographics / Logo / Editorial

*illustration

*infographics

Soluciones y Aplicaciones Estadísticas S.A.S.

leonel carolina mónica juan pablo lady linda catalina felipe diego nicolás juan camilo john

Universidad Nacional de ColombiaFacultad de Artes

Escuela de Diseño industrial

Nociones de organización y ergonomía, estudiantes y docente de Diseño industrial de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia.

Diseño y ergonomía: una forma de ampliar la mirada a la complejidad

sistémica de las organizaciones

ergonomíaorganizacional

“custom typography using every-day objects”

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*logo design

Diego Peña AlvarezUniversidad Nacional de Colombia

June 2012

*Under constantupdating

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