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Hello! I’m Perla Shaar, a Milano-based design & engineering professional who loves turning complex constraints into elegant, user-centered solutions. I bridge mechanical design with aesthetics and manufacturability to deliver tangible products—from concept through prototyping and testing—across hardware and digital contexts. In my work, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring new materials and tools, and continuously learning to push the boundaries of what’s possible while prioritizing cost, lead times, and sustainability.…Hello! I’m Perla Shaar, a Milano-based design & engineering professional who loves turning complex constraints into elegant, user-centered solutions. I bridge mechanical design with aesthetics and manufacturability to deliver tangible products—from concept through prototyping and testing—across hardware and digital contexts. In my work, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring new materials and tools, and continuously learning to push the boundaries of what’s possible while prioritizing cost, lead times, and sustainability.

Perla Shaar

Designer, Product Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hello! I’m Perla Shaar, a Milano-based design & engineering professional who loves turning complex constraints into elegant, user-centered solutions. I bridge mechanical design with aesthetics and manufacturability to deliver tangible products—from concept through prototyping and testing—across hardware and digital contexts. In my work, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring new materials and tools, and continuously learning to push the boundaries of what’s possible while prioritizing cost, lead times, and sustainability.…Hello! I’m Perla Shaar, a Milano-based design & engineering professional who loves turning complex constraints into elegant, user-centered solutions. I bridge mechanical design with aesthetics and manufacturability to deliver tangible products—from concept through prototyping and testing—across hardware and digital contexts. In my work, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring new materials and tools, and continuously learning to push the boundaries of what’s possible while prioritizing cost, lead times, and sustainability.

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Hello! I’m Perla Shaar, a Milano-based design & engineering professional who loves turning complex constraints into elegant, user-centered solutions. I bridge mechanical design with aesthetics and manufacturability to deliver tangible products—from concept through prototyping and testing—across hardware and digital contexts.
In my work, I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams, exploring new materials and tools, and continuously learning to push the boundaries of what’s possible while prioritizing cost, lead times, and sustainability.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

Italian

Beginner

Work Experience

Mechanical Design Engineer at Levante S.r.l.

October 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

Designed and modeled semi-rigid solar panels and their structural and mechanical components using CATIA V5. Produced high-quality renders and visual assets for solar panels used in social media, website content, and trade shows. Researched, developed, and prototyped solar panel accessories, including latches, hinges, and folding mechanisms. Collaborated with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure design specification compliance, material quality, and lead-time requirements.

Design Research Fellow at American University of Beirut

January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023

Interdisciplinary design practice program focusing on human-centered design. Designed and implemented workshops for graduate and undergraduate students, coordinated role-playing activities and data synthesis sessions to support empathy building and insight development. Planned and managed faculty-wide outreach events introducing young women to engineering. Conducted qualitative and quantitative research to support the redesign of the university’s feedback and evaluation system.

Research & Development Engineer at COVID19 FabLab, American University of Beirut

March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020

Designed reusable, safe, and comfortable N95 masks for first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researched biocompatible materials and evaluated appropriate sterilization methods to support safe production and reuse. Developed low- and high-fidelity prototypes using additive manufacturing and 3D printing techniques.

Co-Manager, R&D Engineer at Red Room Maker Space, American University of Beirut

September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020

Taught and advised students throughout the design process, with a strong focus on prototyping, iteration, and design optimization. Operated, maintained, and calibrated FDM and SLA 3D printers, optimizing part designs for print quality, strength, and efficiency. Managed makerspace operations, including print records, inventory control, equipment upkeep, and tool maintenance.