Hi, I’m Alvaro Lagos, an Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience designing innovative products for American, Asian, and Chilean markets. I focus on turning ideas into cost-effective, manufacturable solutions—furniture, objects, packaging, and more. I’m proficient in a wide range of production processes and materials, and I’m skilled with multiple design software packages. I’m based in Chile but open to international relocation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. I’ve led prototype workshops, managed CAD drawings and technical documentation, and coordinated product lines for multiple markets. My experience spans furniture, accessories, and packaging for well-known brands, and I enjoy translating insights into tangible, scalable designs.

Alvaro Lagos

Hi, I’m Alvaro Lagos, an Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience designing innovative products for American, Asian, and Chilean markets. I focus on turning ideas into cost-effective, manufacturable solutions—furniture, objects, packaging, and more. I’m proficient in a wide range of production processes and materials, and I’m skilled with multiple design software packages. I’m based in Chile but open to international relocation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. I’ve led prototype workshops, managed CAD drawings and technical documentation, and coordinated product lines for multiple markets. My experience spans furniture, accessories, and packaging for well-known brands, and I enjoy translating insights into tangible, scalable designs.

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Hi, I’m Alvaro Lagos, an Industrial Designer with over 20 years of experience designing innovative products for American, Asian, and Chilean markets. I focus on turning ideas into cost-effective, manufacturable solutions—furniture, objects, packaging, and more. I’m proficient in a wide range of production processes and materials, and I’m skilled with multiple design software packages. I’m based in Chile but open to international relocation and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

I’ve led prototype workshops, managed CAD drawings and technical documentation, and coordinated product lines for multiple markets. My experience spans furniture, accessories, and packaging for well-known brands, and I enjoy translating insights into tangible, scalable designs.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Designer at Medular Design Studio
April 1, 2011 - Present
Responsible for developing cost-effective product designs, including furniture, objects, accessories, packaging, construction solutions, technical drawings, tech packs, comprehensive manufacturing documentation, assembly instructions, 3D renderings, and CNC/laser-cut programming. Also led the prototype workshop.
Senior Designer at Andes Chile, Ltda. (Andes International, Inc.)
September 30, 2009 - July 16, 2025
Designed and developed various furniture and accessories sold to American companies such as Crate & Barrel and Williams Sonoma Home, HW Home, among other brands. Created CAD drawings for industrial production in American and Asian companies. Managed product lines for 16 international markets by researching and proposing innovative and original designs, helping to generate new customers and business opportunities. Also responsible for decoration and graphic advertising for all markets.
Freelance furniture designer at Retail brands and store collections
March 31, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Freelance design work for retail brands and store collections.
Freelance Furniture Designer at Independent / Freelance
March 30, 2011 - September 5, 2025
Designed furniture and store collections for retail brands and store groups.

Education

Industrial Design at Duoc UC Professional Institute, Chile
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

Chilean Design Awards Best Product Design
January 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Honourable mention What´s bubbling? Product: O-glass
January 1, 2010 - September 6, 2025
Chilean Design Awards Best Product Design 2019 - Triwu coat rack
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Honourable Mention, O-glass (2010)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Other, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment