Led the development of a digital catalog of sustainable materials with CO₂, GWP, toxicity and recyclability data; structured product systems to support circular economy; connected physical materials, digital tools and planning processes for architects and developers; coordinated interdisciplinary teams across sustainability, engineering and product; defined UX requirements and IA for tec2green platform; designed wireframes and prototypes and iterated for optimization; contributed to digital marketing and product positioning.

Interior Architect / Project Coordination at CG Immobilien GmbH / CG Elementum AG

February 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023

Interior and fit-out planning for residential and mixed-use developments; material, finishes and sanitary equipment specification; development and maintenance of interior and quality catalogs; Bemusterung processes and client decision workflows; coordination with project managers, external planners, suppliers and manufacturers; collaboration on Bemusterung app concept and functional definition.

Project Manager – Interior & Product Design (Remote) at Analemma Construcciones

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

End-to-end management of interior design, furniture and brand environment projects; delivery of turnkey projects from concept to execution through digital coordination with local teams; budget, schedule and resource planning in distributed environments; remote coordination of contractors, workshops, suppliers and on-site teams.

Founder / Design Director / Project Lead at Daniel Castro Design / Exodos Design

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2018

Founder and director of a design and construction studio specializing in industrial design, furniture, modular systems and interior architecture; end-to-end management of projects from concept to execution; coordination of manufacturers, workshops, suppliers and installation teams; recipient of the Lápiz de Acero award for furniture and product design.

Co-founder / Design, Interior Design & Construction Manager at Kollektiv Ideas S.A.S.

July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018

Co-founder responsible for the management and development of industrial design, interior design, refurbishment and fit-out projects; design concept development and material solutions; coordination of construction teams, craftsmen and contractors; main interface with material suppliers, manufacturers and contractors; quality, schedule and cost control during execution; brand presence across social media and digital channels.

Co-founder / Interior Design & Special Projects Coordinator at Art Design Studio

February 1, 2015 - July 1, 2016

Co-founder coordinating interior design projects and special assignments; development of interior concepts and product solutions for commercial and residential contexts; coordination between design, client and execution; designed and implemented the Art Design retail store in Cali.

Design & Build Contractor / Technical Advisor (Parallel Projects) at Alfagres S.A.

June 1, 2004 - August 1, 2016

Technical consulting and design for renovation, finishes and interior projects linked to ceramic products; site surveys, measurements and cost estimation; planning, scheduling and supervision of renovation and finishing works; coordination of crews, suppliers and post-sales technical support.

Associated Industrial Designer at Injusama Ltda.

January 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010

Development of product design proposals for corporate clients; collaboration on projects for brands; support in conceptualization, design and presentation of industrial solutions.

Education

Industrial Designer at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

January 9, 1995 - September 22, 2000

Industrial Designer Pontificia Universidad Javeriana – Bogotá, Colombia Trained as an industrial designer with a strategic and critical approach to design. Experienced in developing user-centered solutions with strong conceptual reasoning and project management skills. Skilled in digital tools for modeling and visual communication, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and socially responsible design practices.

Diploma in Scenography & Commercial Exhibition – Ephemeral Architecture at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

May 22, 2007 - September 5, 2007

Specialized training in the design of temporary exhibition spaces and commercial stands, focusing on spatial concept development, 3D representation, and functional planning.

Master’s Degree in Interior Design at Dsigno San Jorge University

February 2, 2015 - July 6, 2016

Advanced training in residential and commercial interior design, 3D modeling, technical drawing, material selection, and spatial development.

Master en Product Management y Diseño de Producto Digital at IEBS – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Business School

April 29, 2021 - June 8, 2022

Advanced training in digital product strategy, UX research, agile product development, UI design, and product launch.

Fernlehrgang Baubiologie IBN Advanced Training in Baubiology (coursework completed – not certified) at Institut für Baubiologie + Nachhaltigkeit IBN

June 10, 2024 - August 22, 2025

Further education focused on sustainable building principles, healthy materials, indoor environmental quality, and ecological impact assessment in architectural and interior projects. This training strengthened my approach to responsible design, integrating health, sustainability, and long-term environmental awareness into spatial development.

Master in Digital Product Management & Design at IEBS Business School, Barcelona