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Ali Yapan
Indusustrial Designer
Greve in Chianti
Summary
Adaptable product design student at SPD Milan with experience in 3D printing, furniture design, and prototyping. Skilled in research, brand collaboration, and technical modeling, with hands-on contributions to product development and material experimentation. Passionate about innovative design, global collaboration, and creating impactful user-focused solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Intern
Studio Marco Piva
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported staff members in daily tasks, reducing workload burden and enabling senior team members to focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Applied academic concepts to real-world projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience in the design industry.
- Conducted research on partner brands, analyzing current and existing products to inform development strategies.
- Collaborated with senior designers on multiple product development phases across diverse brands.
- Designed and developed 3D models for outdoor furniture, lighting, and interior furniture concepts.
- Aligned new design proposals with brand identity guidelines to ensure cohesive and market-relevant outputs.
- Worked with teams to analyze problems and develop effective solutions during product development cycles.
- Contributed to a positive team culture by collaborating with interns on group projects and presentations.
- Attended workshops, conferences, and design weeks to stay updated on the latest design trends, integrating learnings into ongoing projects.
- Participated in product launches and gallery exhibitions, gaining exposure to industry practices and networking opportunities.
Freelance
Self-employeed
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Designed and built custom arcade cabinets with functional integration of hardware and furniture design.
- Crafted epoxy resin tables and terrazzo plant pots/tables, blending material experimentation with design functionality.
- Developed wooden paddle boards, applying advanced woodworking and finishing techniques.
- Collaborated with design studios to develop furniture concepts, contributing to prototyping and final execution.
Freelance
Self-employeed
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Produced 3D-printed parts for sailing boats and optimist sailboats in collaboration with a sailing club.
- Experimented with advanced materials such as PC and TPU, ensuring durability and performance in prototyping.
- Delivered functional 3D-printed components across diverse projects, including custom product solutions and design prototypes.
Salesman
Vitra Turkiye, Miele Kitchen, and Kale Ceramics
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Assisted clients with customized solutions in high-end kitchen, furniture, and ceramics products.
- Built strong customer relations, improving product knowledge and market awareness.
- Conducted on-site measurements of interior spaces to ensure accurate planning and fit-out.
- Supported the application and installation process, coordinating with clients and technical teams for seamless project delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taunton School
Taunton, Somerset06-2006
Associate of Applied Science - 3D Design
Somerset College Arts And Technology
Taunton, Somerset06-2007
Associate of Arts -
CATS - Cambridge Arts, Technology And Science
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire06-2008
Bachelor of Arts -
Kingston University
Kingston, London06-2010
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Art Institute of California, Orange County Campus
Orange County, Santa AnaMBA - Industrial Design
Scuola Politecnica Design
Milan09-2024
Skills
- Adobe InDesign (CC)
- Adobe Illustrator (CC)
- Adobe Photoshop (CC)
- 3D Printing
- Rhino 8
- KeyShot 12
References
Available upon request
Interests
Timeline
Intern
Studio Marco Piva
09.2024 - 12.2024
Freelance
Self-employeed
01.2019 - 06.2022
Freelance
Self-employeed
02.2017 - 04.2022
Salesman
Vitra Turkiye, Miele Kitchen, and Kale Ceramics
06.2016 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Taunton School
Associate of Applied Science - 3D Design
Somerset College Arts And Technology
Associate of Arts -
CATS - Cambridge Arts, Technology And Science
Bachelor of Arts -
Kingston University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design
Art Institute of California, Orange County Campus
MBA - Industrial Design
Scuola Politecnica Design