I'm Alejandro Wills, an industrial product designer with 14+ years of experience creating products across diverse industries. I’m passionate about every phase of the design process, from research and concept to development, engineering, and manufacturing. I work well both independently and in teams, bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to each project. My work emphasizes user centered design, sustainable manufacturing, and creative prototyping. I’ve led in house manufacturing for eyewear, built brands, and excel at bridging design and engineering to deliver reliable, market ready products.

Alejandro Wills

I'm Alejandro Wills, an industrial product designer with 14+ years of experience creating products across diverse industries. I’m passionate about every phase of the design process, from research and concept to development, engineering, and manufacturing. I work well both independently and in teams, bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to each project. My work emphasizes user centered design, sustainable manufacturing, and creative prototyping. I’ve led in house manufacturing for eyewear, built brands, and excel at bridging design and engineering to deliver reliable, market ready products.

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I’m Alejandro Wills, an industrial product designer with 14+ years of experience creating products across diverse industries. I’m passionate about every phase of the design process, from research and concept to development, engineering, and manufacturing. I work well both independently and in teams, bringing a hands-on, problem-solving approach to each project.

My work emphasizes user centered design, sustainable manufacturing, and creative prototyping. I’ve led in house manufacturing for eyewear, built brands, and excel at bridging design and engineering to deliver reliable, market ready products.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Eyewear Designer and Manufacturing Director at WILLS ARTWEAR
January 1, 2014 - November 2, 2025
Fully developed a complex and exact process to manufacture custom wooden eyewear that stands the test of time and innovates in design, durability, weight, and comfort. Pioneered a 2-step method to remotely obtain mathematically accurate customer measurements for custom eyewear with strong results for 800+ customers. Created a social media presence with 19k+ followers and 800+ products sold using Instagram ads. Designed 80+ models with manufacturing instructions and prototypes. Launched over 50 eyewear models via social media, building a loyal customer base. Built in-house manufacturing processes and established a long-term lens crafting lab partnership.
Freelance Product Designer at CRASH DESIGN STUDIO
January 1, 2009 - November 2, 2025
Innovated in freelance product design focusing on end-user usability, sustainability and direct-to-consumer development for diverse clients and industries (furniture, exhibits, pavilion design, industrial products, conceptual development, interior/exterior design). Proficient in SolidWorks and Rhino 3D modelling, V-ray for Rhino, and end-to-end product development methodologies.
Translator for Battalion Command at Colombian Army (MFO Sinai, Egypt)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002
Selected English-to-Spanish translator for the commander, translating daily briefings and documents; served as radio operator in 12-hour shifts.
Translator for Battalion Command at Colombian National Army (MFO Sinai Egypt)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
English-to-Spanish translator handling daily force briefings, document translations, and radio operator duties during extended shifts.

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design at UPB - Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor's in Product Design Engineering at EAFIT University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Military Service at Colombian Army (MFO Sinai, Egypt)
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
High School at Deutsche Schule Medellin
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 2000
Industrial Design Undergraduate Program at UPB
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Product Design Engineering Undergraduate Program at EAFIT
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

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