I design the systems behind the products—the materials, behaviors, and decisions that make them feel inevitable. My work lives where engineering becomes form and storytelling becomes function. Through Schematica, the design–engineering lab I founded, I turn research in soft robotics, material behavior, and human experience into ventures like FORMA and Orbe, each built with intention, coherence, and craft. I bring an interdisciplinary lens that unites design, engineering, and strategy to create solutions that are technically grounded, emotionally resonant, and ready to scale.
I design products by balancing imagination, engineering precision, and business viability. My approach ensures that projects are not only creatively unrestricted but also technically and commercially feasible from the start. This process has enabled me to develop innovative consumer products, biomimetic packaging, and robotic soft goods solutions that integrate sustainability and user experience seamlessly.
Unlike traditional linear approaches, my process is adaptive—it doesn’t assume that every project follows the same path. Instead of refining all aspects at once, I prioritize solving the biggest uncertainty first—whether it’s technical feasibility, user experience, or scalability.
Every project follows these five integrated stages:
This framework allows me to de-risk projects early, prevent wasted effort on unnecessary refinements, and ensure that every design decision contributes to both functionality and market success. It has been applied across physical products, digital experiences, and research-driven projects, ensuring adaptability across disciplines.
Founded Schematica as my design–engineering practice to connect material research, product development, and strategic thinking in a single workflow. I use Schematica as the structure behind projects like FORMA, Orbe, EduAcoustics, and Fabrica—treating them as experiments in how engineering, design, and business can be developed together rather than in separate tracks.
Co-founded Orbe, a premium artisanal cookie venture built through narrative-driven product development and experiential branding. Led the strategic and creative direction of the brand—from flavor architecture and sensory design to storytelling systems and market differentiation. Worked alongside my co-founder, who executed the baking craft, while I shaped Orbe’s product strategy, business logic, and customer experience.
Co-founded an emerging venture turning soft-robotics mannequin research into an adaptive display system for more inclusive fashion retail. I lead product definition and material strategy while shaping the early path to commercialization.
“A Shape-Shifting Mannequin for Enhanced Retail Experience”
Presented FORMA’s soft-robotics research at the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts (ARSO). Work explores hyperelastic deformation, compliant structures, and inclusive fashion-tech applications.
Co-authors: Alejandro Cante-Muñoz, Jonathan Camargo.
DOI: 10.1109/ARSO64737.2025.11124994
The project “No es el cuero, es el modelo”—a systemic design and business innovation study for premium leather footwear—was selected as one of the top design capstones of the year and exhibited in the annual school showcase.
FORMA’s mannequin research featured by the School of Engineering for its contribution to soft robotics, material-driven design, and inclusive product innovation in an interdisciplinary setting.