Efrain Rivas

Lukia is an industrial design concept project developed in 2023, focused on reimagining an existing hair straightener and curler through a human-centered redesign process. Starting with a reverse engineering analysis, the project identified opportunities to enhance ergonomics, user interaction, and usability, evaluating psychological aspects of use, control placement, and manufacturability.

From this analysis, multiple concept proposals were generated to introduce formal and ergonomic innovation. The design evolved through detailed 3D modeling and rendering, culminating in a technically informed product that balances aesthetics, functionality, and production viability.

Vogue Vanity is a concept coat rack design that fuses bold glamour with practical elegance, drawing inspiration from Madonna’s iconic song “Vogue.” The piece transforms a functional home accessory into a stylish statement, encouraging daily interaction with fashion and self-expression. Designed to bring posture and flair into everyday spaces, the Vogue Vanity allows users to organize their garments with both grace and sophistication.

Citrus Crush is an industrial design project focused on reinventing a classic lemon juicer specifically for young cocktail enthusiasts. The project began with user interviews conducted under a pleasant design framework to identify essential functionalities and potential enhancements over traditional juicer designs. Building on user insights and a clearly defined user profile, visual mood boards were created to shape the aesthetic direction and emotional appeal of the product.

This culminated in the development of a refined final product that balances usability with contemporary design, making citrus juicing both efficient and stylish for a rend‑forward audience.