I’m an Argentinean– Italian Senior Industrial Designer currently based in Milan. Originally from Buenos Aires, I hold a degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s in Business, Strategy & Innovation from Domus Academy. I have extensive experience designing and producing products across sectors, including electric vehicles, orthopedic devices, eyewear, and acoustic products. I specialize in strategy, R&D, production, and product innovation, with a strong focus on advanced materials. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into tangible products, collaborating across disciplines to deliver meaningful solutions for users and businesses alike. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality, and I enjoy exploring new materials and technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Julian Hurtado

I’m an Argentinean– Italian Senior Industrial Designer currently based in Milan. Originally from Buenos Aires, I hold a degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s in Business, Strategy & Innovation from Domus Academy. I have extensive experience designing and producing products across sectors, including electric vehicles, orthopedic devices, eyewear, and acoustic products. I specialize in strategy, R&D, production, and product innovation, with a strong focus on advanced materials. I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into tangible products, collaborating across disciplines to deliver meaningful solutions for users and businesses alike. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality, and I enjoy exploring new materials and technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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I’m an Argentinean– Italian Senior Industrial Designer currently based in Milan. Originally from Buenos Aires, I hold a degree in Industrial Design and a Master’s in Business, Strategy & Innovation from Domus Academy. I have extensive experience designing and producing products across sectors, including electric vehicles, orthopedic devices, eyewear, and acoustic products. I specialize in strategy, R&D, production, and product innovation, with a strong focus on advanced materials.

I’m passionate about translating complex requirements into tangible products, collaborating across disciplines to deliver meaningful solutions for users and businesses alike. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity meets practicality, and I enjoy exploring new materials and technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Industrial Designer at Phononic Vibes
September 1, 2023 - Present
Led design and prototyping of innovative products aimed at reducing product noise; collaborated with clients to optimize acoustic performance; managed internal production to ensure timely project delivery; powered research on new product concepts involving advanced MetaMaterials.
Industrial Designer at La Giardiniera s.r.l.
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Researched, designed, and developed new eyewear models; collaborated with clients to create distinctive eyewear collections; produced detailed technical drawings for manufacturing; developed injection-molded prototypes for various eyewear designs.
Industrial Designer at tagMa
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Designed and prototyped innovative electric vehicles; developed luxury speakers with advanced features and high-quality audio performance; identified and sourced cost-effective suppliers for prototyping within budget; researched and applied new materials and technologies for prototype development.
Industrial Designer at Rehab
February 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020
Designed, developed, and produced orthopedic products for pediatric rehabilitation; redesigned the company’s initial product line to improve functionality and manufacturability; managed quality control for injection-molded and polyurethane pieces produced in China; adapted solutions to meet specific patient needs based on medical requirements.

Education

Master in Business Design, Strategy & Innovation at Domus Academy, Milan, Italy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Degree in Industrial Design at Buenos Aires University, Argentina
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Technical Bachelor with Industrial Design Orientation at ORT Technical School, Buenos Aires, Argentina
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

UX/UI Design
January 1, 2021 - February 6, 2026
TOEFL Exam
January 1, 2019 - February 6, 2026
SolidWorks Training
January 1, 2015 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail