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I'm Olivia Alvarez, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in architectural, product, and spatial design with a Rhino3D focus. With 7+ years of professional experience, I craft precise, expressive visuals for furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts that are fabrication-ready. I blend academic training from IAAC Barcelona and Emily Carr with hands-on projects for UN Studio and other studios, leading product and interior concepts, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Currently I helm SOU/Shades of Us, a Vancouver luxury eyewear brand, while continuing to develop high-value prototypes and brand identities.…I'm Olivia Alvarez, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in architectural, product, and spatial design with a Rhino3D focus. With 7+ years of professional experience, I craft precise, expressive visuals for furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts that are fabrication-ready. I blend academic training from IAAC Barcelona and Emily Carr with hands-on projects for UN Studio and other studios, leading product and interior concepts, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Currently I helm SOU/Shades of Us, a Vancouver luxury eyewear brand, while continuing to develop high-value prototypes and brand identities.

Olivia Alvarez

Product Designer, Interior Designer, Project Manager, +5

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I'm Olivia Alvarez, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in architectural, product, and spatial design with a Rhino3D focus. With 7+ years of professional experience, I craft precise, expressive visuals for furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts that are fabrication-ready. I blend academic training from IAAC Barcelona and Emily Carr with hands-on projects for UN Studio and other studios, leading product and interior concepts, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Currently I helm SOU/Shades of Us, a Vancouver luxury eyewear brand, while continuing to develop high-value prototypes and brand identities.…I'm Olivia Alvarez, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in architectural, product, and spatial design with a Rhino3D focus. With 7+ years of professional experience, I craft precise, expressive visuals for furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts that are fabrication-ready. I blend academic training from IAAC Barcelona and Emily Carr with hands-on projects for UN Studio and other studios, leading product and interior concepts, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Currently I helm SOU/Shades of Us, a Vancouver luxury eyewear brand, while continuing to develop high-value prototypes and brand identities.

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I’m Olivia Alvarez, a multidisciplinary designer specializing in architectural, product, and spatial design with a Rhino3D focus. With 7+ years of professional experience, I craft precise, expressive visuals for furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts that are fabrication-ready.

I blend academic training from IAAC Barcelona and Emily Carr with hands-on projects for UN Studio and other studios, leading product and interior concepts, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Currently I helm SOU/Shades of Us, a Vancouver luxury eyewear brand, while continuing to develop high-value prototypes and brand identities.

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

Founder and Creative Director at UN Studio

January 1, 2024 - Present

Produced advanced Rhino3D models for bespoke furniture, interiors, and spatial concepts. Contributed to design across NeoM's The Line and Trojena Slopes Residences, including furniture, interiors, and material systems. Led product and interior concepts for Zeekr flagship stores and Dubai Airport public spaces. Managed global logistics for specialized materials and high-value prototypes for exhibitions in Riyadh for the Crown Prince.

Product and Interior Designer at O Forma

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Founded an independent design studio focused on product design, visualization, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Delivered custom design solutions and managed fabrication, client coordination, presentations, and production workflows.

Founder and Designer at IMU Chan Architecture

January 1, 2019 - Present

Founded an independent design studio in Vancouver focusing on product design, visualization, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows. Delivered custom design solutions and managed fabrication, client coordination, presentations, and production workflows.

Design Intern at IMU Chan Architecture

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Contributed to exhibitions and installations including Tokyo X ID S, Amber Pavilion, and Sukko Pavilion. Supported material research, sustainability strategies, and prototype development.

Art Sales Associate and Project Coordinator at Martha Sturdy Inc.

January 1, 2025 - Present

Secured a CAD public art sale and a CAD residential outdoor installation; secured international gallery placements in Dublin and consultancies in New York; coordinated contracts and logistics; managed outreach to galleries and design consultancies across North America; oversaw pricing, client relationships, and internal operations.

Product and Interior Designer at OFORMA

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

Founded an independent design studio focusing on product design, visualization, digital fabrication, and AI-assisted workflows; delivered custom design solutions, client coordination, presentations, and production workflows.