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Hello, I’m Margarita Acevedo, an Industrial Designer from ICESI University based in Cali, Colombia. I focus on product and packaging design, with hands-on experience in prototyping, visual communication, and strategic design, shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation projects, and applied research. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into scalable, user-centered solutions. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, with additional experience in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin, and I thrive in innovation-driven environments across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and consumer packaging.…Hello, I’m Margarita Acevedo, an Industrial Designer from ICESI University based in Cali, Colombia. I focus on product and packaging design, with hands-on experience in prototyping, visual communication, and strategic design, shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation projects, and applied research. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into scalable, user-centered solutions. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, with additional experience in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin, and I thrive in innovation-driven environments across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and consumer packaging.

Margarita Acevedo

Designer, Product Designer, Packaging Designer, +3

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Hello, I’m Margarita Acevedo, an Industrial Designer from ICESI University based in Cali, Colombia. I focus on product and packaging design, with hands-on experience in prototyping, visual communication, and strategic design, shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation projects, and applied research. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into scalable, user-centered solutions. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, with additional experience in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin, and I thrive in innovation-driven environments across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and consumer packaging.…Hello, I’m Margarita Acevedo, an Industrial Designer from ICESI University based in Cali, Colombia. I focus on product and packaging design, with hands-on experience in prototyping, visual communication, and strategic design, shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation projects, and applied research. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into scalable, user-centered solutions. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, with additional experience in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin, and I thrive in innovation-driven environments across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and consumer packaging.

Available to hire

Hello, I’m Margarita Acevedo, an Industrial Designer from ICESI University based in Cali, Colombia. I focus on product and packaging design, with hands-on experience in prototyping, visual communication, and strategic design, shaped by entrepreneurship, innovation projects, and applied research.

I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to turn ideas into scalable, user-centered solutions. I’m fluent in Spanish and English, with additional experience in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin, and I thrive in innovation-driven environments across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and consumer packaging.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Korean

Intermediate

Japanese

Beginner

Work Experience

Entrepreneurship & Commercial Connections Area at Colombia Foundation

January 1, 2024 - Present

Supported entrepreneurship initiatives and growth strategies; contributed to the development of commercial connections and scalable solutions; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on innovation-focused projects.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Scalable Solutions Area at Cámara de Comercio de Cali

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Supported entrepreneurship and innovation programs for scalable business models; assisted in the design of solutions using design thinking methodologies; contributed to initiatives strengthening the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Industrial Design Project - Radiological Safety at Fundación Valle del Lili

January 1, 2022 - Present

Designed a device to measure scattered radiation in interventional radiology rooms; supported medical physicists in equipment calibration and radiation exposure assessment; contributed to evaluating radiation impact on health care professionals.

Packaging Design Intern at Tecnoquímica

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Developed packaging solutions to address production line challenges; proposed design improvements aligned with manufacturing and technical constraints.

Label Designer at Élite Gastro Bar

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Designed product labels aligned with brand identity and market positioning.

Product Design Project at Plásticos S.A.

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Developed a low-cost product design proposal focused on functionality and feasibility; addressed production line constraints.

Korean Teacher at Private Tutor / Self-employed

January 1, 2020 - Present

Teaching Korean language to individuals; developing lesson plans and assessments.

English Tutor at Private Tutor / Self-employed

January 1, 2018 - Present

English tutoring for diverse levels; focuses on speaking, writing and comprehension.

Entrepreneurship & Commercial Connections Area at WWB Colombia Foundation

January 1, 2024 - Present

Supported entrepreneurship initiatives and business growth strategies; contributed to the development of commercial connections and scalable solutions; collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in innovation-focused projects.

Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Scalable Solutions Area at Cali Chamber of Commerce

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Supported entrepreneurship and innovation programs for scalable business models; assisted in design of solutions using design thinking approaches; contributed to initiatives strengthening the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Packaging Design Intern at Tecno Química

January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Developed packaging solutions to address production line challenges; proposed design improvements aligned with manufacturing constraints.

Device for Scattered Radiation Measurement at Valle Del Lili Foundation

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Designed a device to measure scattered radiation in interventional radiology rooms; supported medical physicists in equipment calibration and exposure assessment; contributed to evaluating radiation impact on healthcare professionals.

Product Design Project Lead – Budget Cat Gym at Plasticos S.

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Developed a low-cost product design proposal focused on functionality and feasibility.