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Hi, I’m Alice Fontana, an Industrial Product Designer with hands-on experience in deep-tech, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. I’m passionate about design for manufacturing, materials, additive production and user-centered development.\n\nI love working cross-functionally with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to turn complex technology into scalable, responsible products. I’m comfortable driving rapid prototyping, in-house production, and clear product storytelling to attract partners and investors.…Hi, I’m Alice Fontana, an Industrial Product Designer with hands-on experience in deep-tech, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. I’m passionate about design for manufacturing, materials, additive production and user-centered development.\n\nI love working cross-functionally with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to turn complex technology into scalable, responsible products. I’m comfortable driving rapid prototyping, in-house production, and clear product storytelling to attract partners and investors.

Alice Fontana

Product Designer, Designer, 3D Designer, +2

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Hi, I’m Alice Fontana, an Industrial Product Designer with hands-on experience in deep-tech, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. I’m passionate about design for manufacturing, materials, additive production and user-centered development.\n\nI love working cross-functionally with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to turn complex technology into scalable, responsible products. I’m comfortable driving rapid prototyping, in-house production, and clear product storytelling to attract partners and investors.…Hi, I’m Alice Fontana, an Industrial Product Designer with hands-on experience in deep-tech, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. I’m passionate about design for manufacturing, materials, additive production and user-centered development.\n\nI love working cross-functionally with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to turn complex technology into scalable, responsible products. I’m comfortable driving rapid prototyping, in-house production, and clear product storytelling to attract partners and investors.

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Hi, I’m Alice Fontana, an Industrial Product Designer with hands-on experience in deep-tech, aerospace, and small-scale manufacturing. I’m passionate about design for manufacturing, materials, additive production and user-centered development.\n\nI love working cross-functionally with engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to turn complex technology into scalable, responsible products. I’m comfortable driving rapid prototyping, in-house production, and clear product storytelling to attract partners and investors.

Skills

Figma

Experience Level

Figma

Expert

Language

Italian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Product Development Manager at Involve Space

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Redesigned near-space probe: –54% cost, –71% lead time, +34% usable volume. Optimized structure, materials and assembly for manufacturability. Worked closely with engineers to improve reliability and production efficiency. Translated complex technical services into a clear product offering. Contributed to €3M investment through product and pitch simplification. Delivered Proof of Concept with ENI, aligning design and stakeholders.

Product & Innovation Lead at GEOS Enterprise × Involve Space

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Led product and innovation for GEOS Enterprise collaboration.

Product Designer at Involve Space

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Designed modular 3D-printed product from concept to production; Enabled 25+ paid workshops and sustainable revenue stream; Set up low-tooling, scalable in-house production; Scaled event to 34 exhibitors, +375% attendance; Coordinated suppliers and delivered public talks on innovation.

Project Manager & Speaker at Lario Space – Aerospace Event

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024

Led project management and spoke at aerospace event.

Startup Project Lead – Product & Manufacturing at MakeIT

January 1, 2024 - Present

Co-founded a manufacturing platform for designers and producers; Led user research, validation and MVP definition; Defined value proposition and launched website; Winning startup – Switch to Product (PoliHub).