Adam Carvalho
Designer, Canada
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10.5 years as a designer, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a wide range of industries including transportation/automotive, consumer electronics, professional AV, footwear & athletic apparel, lifestyle, and toy design. Some of the brands I’ve had the privelage to contribute to; Husqvarna Motorcycles, KTM Sportcar, UYN Apparel, KTM Motorcycles, Christie Digital Systems, North, Google. I recently launched my own automotive & motorcycle lifestyle brand as a provocation to influence a more inclusive and playful culture. Avid baker, pizziaolo, auto enthusiast.
Experience
Industrial Designer at GoogleJune 2020
Google AR | Mobile ID
Main Duties:
Conceptual development for future products
Design language development
Design validation through user feedback and testing
2D and 3D visual development and visualization
Create high fidelity prototypes for senior leadership and design validation
Responsible to final 3D handoff (G3 level surfacing)
Industrial Designer at NORTHDecember 2018 – June 2020
Future product development in the world of smart wearables. Strong focus on human centered design practices.
Main Duties:
Conceptual development for future products
Design language development
Design validation through user feedback and testing
2D and 3D visual development and visualization
Transportation + Product Designer at KISKA November 2016 – May 2018
Strong focus on future transportation solutions and visionary projects (conceptual, strategic and production) for multiple brands.
Main duties:
Interior design (transportation/automotive, conceptual and production)
Exterior design (transportation, conceptual. production)
Powersports design (detailing, accessories, seating)
Digital strategy solutions (Conceptual)
UX design practices in physical and digital applications
Product design (footwear, helmet detailing, conceptual and production)
Released work:
Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen (Front Mask design, Accessories & Concept support)
Husqvarna Vitpilen Tank Bag Mount
UX Industrial Designer – UXD Team at Christie Digital July 2014 – October 2016
Worked in the UXD team on conceptual and production projects. Responsible for development of rack-mount products with guidance of lead design. Developed themes for future product languages. Support for press material and technology projects.
Main duties:
Design language development
ID Style Guide Development
Conceptual design
UX Labeling and Graphics
Products Released: Christie Boxer, Christie Spyder X-80, Christie Link, Christie E500, Christie CP4325-RGB
Jr. Industrial Designer (Summer Co-op + Contract) at Design Plastics InternationalMay 2013 – August 2013
Premium permanent purchase displays
Completed internship and re-hired upon graduation for contract work
Awards
2014
Best Thesis Model – Humber College I.D. Thesis Show , Objex Unlimited
2014
Runner-Up Best Prototype Model – ACIDO Rocket Show 2014 , ACIDO
2014
Best Prototype Model – ACIDO Rocket Show 2014 , Nova Product Development LTD.
2014
Winner – May 2014 Cover Photo , Allthesketches.com
Exhibitions
2014
Auto Design Prague at NTK, Prague, Czech Republic
1 of 50 selected candidates worldwide to showcase graduate project
Clients
HUGE Inc.
Alert Labs
INNOU Design
Thundersmile
Specialties
Industrial Design
Transportation Design
Illustration
Conceptual Design
Visual Interface Design