About | Portfolio

Hi, I am Sara

I am a hands-on Industrial Designer fascinated by finding the right balance between functionality, aesthetics, and manufacturability.

I am proud of designing relevant products that make a positive impact in the user's lifestyle, solve specific needs, and provide unique experiences. I enjoy working out the details without losing sight of the big picture.

I strongly believe in the power of diversity and collaboration and I am committed to always keeping in mind the user experience and the authenticity of the product.

I would be happy to tell you more and talk about collaboration opportunities.

Get in touch

ldc.sara@gmail.com

Experience

Sr. Industrial Designer

Tupperware, Orlando Fl 02.2018 - Current

Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop consumer-center design solutions from sketch through production. Translate consumer insights and market needs into commercially successful products by meeting cost and manufacturability expectations.

Support R&D with new product concepts. Work directly with internal R&D team, project partners and vendors to understand technical constrains (material, technology or geometry) and deliver preliminary concepts that fulfill consumer needs, brand aesthetics and technical requirements.

Develop concepts for first IoT products in partnership with different companies and in alignment with the brand strategy. Define user experience, look & feel and best fit in brand portfolio to ensure cohesive product line additions.

Industrial Designer I & II

Tupperware, Orlando Fl 10.2013 - 02.2018

Identified an opportunity to design insulated metal products in-house to fulfill brand aesthetic criteria as well as marketing, production and sales objectives. Worked closely with China vendors.

Pushed the boundaries of what Tupperware had done with blow-molded processes. Built a completely new Kids Line. Currently has 20+ products and surpassed all sales expectations. Designed graphics to expand the line to include backpacks, fabric lunch bags and labels. Conducted ergonomic testing in Mexico and US to ensure new products were suitable for children.

Participated in ethnographic research in Brazil to understand consumer needs in the kitchen. This research led to 22 new product ideas of which 10 went to development.

Freelance Industrial Designer

Tupperware, Mexico City 07.2012 - 10.2013

Worked remotely with the US Product Development team. Developed products that enhance end-user experience. 5 products went to production.

Industrial Designer - Furniture

LADIP, Mexico City 07.2012 - 11.2012

Designed highly customized furniture. Worked with metal, wood, glass and leather.

Industrial Design Intern

Tupperware, Aalst, Belgium 01.2012 - 06.2012

Worked with a cross-functional project team to develop products from sketch to production. Created a new milestone in the development process to allow relevant concepts further exploration. 4+ products went to production.

Urban Furniture Design Intern

UPV, Valencia, Spain 01.2010 - 06.2010

Developed concepts and renderings to visualize different urban elements to make an archeological place accessible to the public.

Expertise

Skills

Injection molding & blow molding plastic deep technical knowledge

Sketching

Hands-on prototype making

Visual communication

3D software modeling

Contextual research

Consumer insights

Cross-collaboration skills

NX (Unigraphics) & Rhinoceros

Key Shot, Illustrator, InDesign, Premier & Photoshop

Awards

Recognition

Education

2021 Green Good Design Award

Coffee to go

2019 Red Dot Design Award

Tupperware Small Stacking Thermos

2018 Red Dot Design Award

Tupperware Slim Lunch Container

2018 Good Design Award

Tupperware Slim Lunch Container

2013 Green Good Design Award

Tupperware Kids Eco Bottles

2011 DIMUEBLE Design Award

Honourable Mention

2008 Clara Porset Design Award