ALVARO LAGOS

Part of the core design team of a leading contemporary furniture brand in Chile. Contribute to collections balancing aesthetic quality, material honesty, and industrial feasibility. Managed the full design process from concept to mass production, including tech packs, blueprints, CNC/laser-cut programming inputs, and 3D renderings for product validation and marketing. Created original product designs including Triwü coat rack, Vinilo Rack, Pehuén salt shaker, Canelo dining & coffee table, and Elqui side table.

Designed and delivered original furniture collections for leading design retail stores in Chile. Managed the full process from concept through production, collaborating with clients and coordinating design outputs to manufacturing-ready requirements.

Led the design department for a furniture and home accessories export company targeting the high-end US market. Managed the full product lifecycle from creative concept to international delivery, developing original and trend-driven collections aligned with top-tier US retailers. Produced technical documentation in English, managed supplier relationships, and oversaw QC across China, Philippines, and Indonesia. Represented the brand at 16 international trade shows, including High Point Market and Las Vegas Market. Collections placed at Williams Sonoma Home, Crate & Barrel, Cisco Home, and HW Home.