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Hi, I’m Carolina Torres, an industrial designer and creative maker passionate about combining functionality with beautiful materials. I love working on projects that span multiple disciplines, from furniture and interactive toys to van conversions. My approach blends 3D modeling and hands-on fabrication, always keeping usability, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the forefront.
Throughout my journey, I’ve worn many hats — from workshop assistant to co-founder of a food truck, and even head chef with a design mindset. I bring creativity, dedication, and an organized approach to everything I do, making sure every detail functions perfectly while looking great.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Independent Product Designer & Maker at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - April 26, 2024Design and development of functional products and custom solutions across multiple disciplines. Work from concept to final build combining 3D modeling, prototyping, material experimentation, and hands-on fabrication. Projects range from object and furniture design to interactive toys, restorations, and mobile spaces like van conversions, with a focus on usability, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Workshop Assistant & Content Creator at ProSpray
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025Supported daily operations in a polyurethane finishing workshop, combining manual production tasks with brand communication. Mixed paints, prepped surfaces, applied stains, and maintained tools to ensure high-quality finishes. Created visual content for Instagram and website, and developed SOPs to document internal processes and improve workflow.
Co-Founder & Designer at Kea Eats (Food Truck)
December 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Led the creative and operational development of a food truck business, from brand identity and space design to daily logistics and customer experience. Designed the truck layout, built outdoor furniture, managed compliance (FCP), and handled admin, marketing, and service delivery.
Chef with a Design Approach at Various venues
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023Progressed from Kitchen Hand to Head Chef across multiple kitchens, applying an industrial design mindset to optimise workflows, plate aesthetics, and operational systems. Developed skills in team leadership, process efficiency, and creative presentation, bringing functionality and visual detail into every aspect of food production.
Prop Maker, Creative and Technical Project Coordinator at SODAPASTA
August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2014Specialized in creating custom props, mockups, and hyperrealistic models for national and international advertising campaigns. Managed projects end to end, blending hands-on craftsmanship with digital fabrication techniques such as 3D modeling, printing, laser cutting, thermoforming, and CNC milling. Included mold making, surface finishing and integrating simple LED circuits into interactive pieces. Contributed to campaigns for major brands and large-scale educational and corporate installations.
Industrial Designer – Product Development (POP & Packaging) at MICROPACK SA
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Focused on designing structural solutions for corrugated cardboard displays and packaging by translating graphic concepts into functional, manufacturable products. Created detailed 2D technical drawings in AutoCAD and 3D models in Rhinoceros to validate designs. Managed prototype development using CNC routing and conducted hands-on assembly testing to ensure accuracy and durability. Produced clear assembly instructions and production guides, coordinated resources between design and manufacturing, and contributed to an award-winning Cadbury Easter Arch campaign.
Independent Product Designer & Maker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - June 1, 2024Design and development of functional products and custom solutions across multiple disciplines. Responsible for the entire process from concept to final build, combining 3D modeling, prototyping, material experimentation, and hands-on fabrication. Projects include object and furniture design, interactive toys, restorations and mobile spaces like van conversions. Focus on usability, craftsmanship and sustainability.
Workshop Assistant & Content Creator at ProSpray
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025Supported daily operations in a polyurethane finishing workshop by mixing paints, prepping surfaces, applying stains and maintaining tools to ensure high-quality finishes. Created visual content for Instagram and website and developed Standard Operating Procedures to document internal processes and improve workflow.
Co-Founder & Designer Kea Eats (Food Truck) at Kea Eats
December 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Led the creative and operational development of a food truck business from brand identity and space design to daily logistics and customer experience. Designed truck layout, built outdoor furniture, managed compliance, handled administration, marketing and service delivery.
Chef with a Design Approach at Various venues
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023Progressed from kitchen hand to head chef in multiple kitchens. Applied industrial design mindset to optimize workflows, plate aesthetics, and operational systems. Developed skills in team leadership, process efficiency, and creative presentation, focusing on functionality and visual detail.
Prop Maker, Creative and Technical Project Coordinator at SODAPASTA
August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2014Created custom props, mockups, and hyperrealistic models for national and international advertising campaigns. Managed projects end to end blending craftsmanship with digital fabrication including 3D modeling, printing, laser cutting, thermoforming, and CNC milling. Work included mold making, surface finishing and integrating LED circuits into interactive pieces. Contributed to campaigns for Budweiser, Skol Brazil, Unilever and Danone.
Industrial Designer – Product Development (POP & Packaging) at MICROPACK SA
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Designed structural solutions for corrugated cardboard displays and packaging by translating graphic concepts into functional, manufacturable products. Created detailed 2D technical drawings and 3D models. Managed prototype development using CNC routing and conducted assembly testing. Produced clear instructions and coordinated resources. Contributed to award-winning Cadbury Easter Arch campaign.
Independent Product Designer & Maker at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - June 18, 2024Designed and developed functional products and custom solutions across multiple disciplines from concept to final build. Combined 3D modeling, prototyping, material experimentation, and hands-on fabrication. Worked on object and furniture design, interactive toys, restorations, and mobile spaces like van conversions with a focus on usability, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Workshop Assistant & Content Creator at ProSpray
September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2025Supported daily operations in a polyurethane finishing workshop with manual production tasks and brand communication. Mixed paints, prepped surfaces, applied stains, maintained tools, created visual content for social media and website, and developed SOPs to improve workflow.
Co-Founder & Designer at Kea Eats (Food Truck)
December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024Led creative and operational development of a food truck business including brand identity, space design, logistics, customer experience, truck layout design, outdoor furniture building, compliance management, administration, marketing, and service delivery.
Chef with a Design Approach at Various venues
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023Progressed from Kitchen Hand to Head Chef applying an industrial design mindset to optimize workflows, plate aesthetics, and operational systems. Developed team leadership, process efficiency, and creative presentation skills bringing functionality and visual detail to food production.
Prop Maker, Creative and Technical Project Coordinator at SODAPASTA
August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2014Created custom props, mockups, and hyperrealistic models for national and international advertising campaigns. Managed projects blending craftsmanship with digital fabrication (3D modeling, printing, laser cutting, thermoforming, CNC milling). Integrated mold making, surface finishing, and LED circuits for interactive pieces. Contributed to campaigns for Budweiser, Skol Brazil, Unilever, Danone as well as large-scale educational and corporate installations.
Industrial Designer – Product Development (POP & Packaging) at MICROPACK SA
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Designed structural solutions for corrugated cardboard displays and packaging by translating graphic concepts into functional manufacturable products. Created 2D technical drawings and 3D models, managed prototype development, assembly testing, produced production guides, coordinated design and manufacturing resources. Contributed to the award-winning Cadbury Easter Arch campaign.
Independent Product Designer & Maker at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - April 27, 2024Design and development of functional products and custom solutions across multiple disciplines. Work from concept to final build—combining 3D modeling, prototyping, material experimentation, and hands-on fabrication. Projects include object and furniture design, interactive toys, restorations, and mobile spaces like van conversions. Focused on usability, craftsmanship, and sustainability.
Workshop Assistant & Content Creator at ProSpray
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025Supported daily operations in a polyurethane finishing workshop, combining manual production tasks with brand communication. Mixed paints, prepped surfaces, applied stains, and maintained tools to ensure high-quality finishes. Created visual content for Instagram and website, and developed SOPs to improve workflow.
Co-Founder & Designer Kea Eats (Food Truck) at Kea Eats
December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024Led the creative and operational development of a food truck business, from brand identity and space design to daily logistics and customer experience. Designed the truck layout, built outdoor furniture, managed compliance (FCP), and handled admin, marketing, and service delivery.
Chef with a Design Approach at Various venues
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023Progressed from Kitchen Hand to Head Chef across multiple kitchens, applying industrial design mindset to optimize workflows, plate aesthetics, and operational systems. Developed skills in team leadership, process efficiency, and creative presentation—integrating functionality and visual detail into food production.
Prop Maker, Creative and Technical Project Coordinator at SODAPASTA
August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2014Specialized in creating custom props, mockups, and hyperrealistic models for national and international advertising campaigns. Managed projects end to end, blending craftsmanship with digital fabrication such as 3D modeling, printing, laser cutting, thermoforming, and CNC milling. Included mold making, surface finishing, and integrating LED circuits into interactive pieces. Contributed to campaigns for major brands and large-scale educational and corporate installations.
Industrial Designer – Product Development (POP & Packaging) at MICROPACK SA
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Designed structural solutions for corrugated cardboard displays and packaging by translating graphic concepts into functional, manufacturable products. Created 2D technical drawings and 3D models. Managed prototype development using CNC routing and conducted hands-on assembly testing. Produced clear assembly instructions and coordinated resources between design and manufacturing. Contributed to award-winning Cadbury Easter Arch display.
Independent Product Designer & Maker at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - April 27, 2024Design and development of functional products and custom solutions across multiple disciplines. Responsible for 3D modeling, prototyping, material experimentation, and hands-on fabrication. Projects range from object and furniture design to interactive toys, restorations, and mobile spaces like van conversions. Prioritizes usability, craftsmanship and sustainability throughout the design process.
Workshop Assistant & Content Creator at ProSpray
September 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025Supported daily operations in a polyurethane finishing workshop, combining manual production tasks with brand communication. Responsibilities included mixing paints, preparing surfaces, applying stains, and maintaining tools to ensure high-quality finishes. Created visual content for Instagram and website, and developed SOPs to document internal processes and improve workflow.
Co-Founder & Designer Kea Eats (Food Truck) at Self-employed
December 1, 2023 - November 1, 2024Led the creative and operational development of a food truck business, covering brand identity, space design, logistics, and customer experience. Designed truck layout, built outdoor furniture, managed food compliance (FCP), handled administration, marketing, and service delivery.
Chef with a Design Approach at Various venues
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023Progressed from Kitchen Hand to Head Chef across multiple kitchens applying industrial design mindset to optimize workflows, plate aesthetics, and operational systems. Developed team leadership, process efficiency, and creative presentation skills, integrating functionality and visual detail into food production.
Prop Maker, Creative and Technical Project Coordinator at SODAPASTA
August 1, 2008 - January 31, 2014Specialized in creating custom props, mockups, and hyperrealistic models for national and international advertising campaigns. Managed projects end to end integrating hands-on craftsmanship with digital fabrication techniques such as 3D modeling, printing, laser cutting, thermoforming, and CNC milling. Included mold making, surface finishing, and LED circuit integration. Contributed to campaigns for Budweiser, Skol Brazil, Unilever, Danone, and large educational and corporate installations.
Industrial Designer – Product Development (POP & Packaging) at MICROPACK SA
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010Designed structural solutions for corrugated cardboard displays and packaging by translating graphic concepts into functional, manufacturable products. Created detailed 2D technical drawings and 3D models to validate designs. Managed prototype development using CNC routing and hands-on assembly testing to ensure accuracy and durability. Produced clear assembly instructions and production guides, coordinated resources between design and manufacturing. Contributed to award-winning Cadbury Easter Arch campaign that won 1st place at the 2011 POPAI USA Awards.
Education
Industrial Design at University of Buenos Aires - Argentina
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008High school degree at San José Institute - Buenos Aires
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001High school degree at San José Institute - Buenos Aires
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Industrial Design (Level 7 NZ) at University of Buenos Aires - Argentina
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008Industrial Design at University of Buenos Aires – Argentina
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008High school degree at San José Institute - Buenos Aires
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Industrial Design at University of Buenos Aires – Argentina
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008High school degree at San José Institute - Buenos Aires
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Industrial Design at University of Buenos Aires - Argentina
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008High school degree at San José Institute - Buenos Aires
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001Qualifications
NZ Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 NZ)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Rendering Freehand Car Drawing
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Photography UBA
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Resin, and Plaster Moulding
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Footwear Design. UBA
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Packaging and Products Graphic Design
January 1, 0000 - January 1, 0000Nz Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 NZ)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Rendering Freehand Car Drawing
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Photography UBA
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Resin, and Plaster Moulding
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Footwear Design, UBA
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Packaging and Products Graphic Design
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Nz Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 NZ)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Rendering Freehand Car Drawing - FADU. UBA
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025Photography UBA
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025Resin, and Plaster Moulding - Ricardo Rojas UBA
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025Footwear Design. UBA
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025Packaging and Products Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2025Nz Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 NZ)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Rendering Freehand Car Drawing
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Photography UBA
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Resin, and Plaster Moulding
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Footwear Design. UBA
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Packaging and Products Graphic Design
January 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017Nz Certificate in Cookery (Level 3 NZ)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Rendering Freehand Car Drawing
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015Photography
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015Resin, and Plaster Moulding
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015Footwear Design. UBA
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015Packaging and Products Graphic Design
January 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
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