I'm an industrial designer with a technical mindset and a strong focus on user-centered design. I enjoy leading projects that bring real value to users through clear, functional solutions tailored to production realities. I use AI tools to accelerate iteration and enhance design quality. I have experience designing custom furniture, production tools, and equipment, and I also assist in teaching industrial design courses at university. I like collaborating with teams and communicating across disciplines to deliver strategic and practical design solutions.

Matías Fontela

I'm an industrial designer with a technical mindset and a strong focus on user-centered design. I enjoy leading projects that bring real value to users through clear, functional solutions tailored to production realities. I use AI tools to accelerate iteration and enhance design quality. I have experience designing custom furniture, production tools, and equipment, and I also assist in teaching industrial design courses at university. I like collaborating with teams and communicating across disciplines to deliver strategic and practical design solutions.

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I’m an industrial designer with a technical mindset and a strong focus on user-centered design. I enjoy leading projects that bring real value to users through clear, functional solutions tailored to production realities. I use AI tools to accelerate iteration and enhance design quality.

I have experience designing custom furniture, production tools, and equipment, and I also assist in teaching industrial design courses at university. I like collaborating with teams and communicating across disciplines to deliver strategic and practical design solutions.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Design Lead at DANDA SRL
November 30, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Led design of new equipment and production tools. Created manuals, optimized production processes.
Furniture Designer at Tableros del Sur SRL
May 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Designed custom furniture. Managed technical drawings, production follow-up and supplier/client interactions.
Teaching Assistant at UNR
March 1, 2023 - Present
Teaching assistant for courses Intro to Technology, Technology II, and Design Studio II.

Education

Associate Degree at National University of Rosario
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Qualifications

Front-End Implementation
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025
UX/UI Design
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Education, Agriculture & Mining