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Vina D.

Vina D.

Industrial Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Designer and Artist

  • Education

    • Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft, e.V., Germany

      1993 - 1994
      Advance Training Program Scholarship

    • University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Fine Arts

  • Experience

    • Product Development and Design Center of the Philippines

      Jun 1988 - May 1996
      Industrial Designer

      Designer for gifts, houseware, furnishings, decorative accessories, holiday decors, fashion accessories, ceramics, basketry, toys, textile-based products, and leathergoods for the local and export markets. Assisted international consultants from the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ), European Economic Community (EEC), and United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Underwent intensive training on product design, marketing, and production in the Philippines and Europe.

    • Frank und Schuster OHG

      Apr 1995 - May 1998
      Chief Designer and Buying Agent

      Responsible for design development, vendor sourcing, exhibition design, and set-up for the German and UK floral, hobby, and garden markets. Assisted in trade fair participation in Frankfurt, Cologne, Essen, and Birmingham. Liaised with vendors in the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka checking quality, production, and pricing. Diversified product lines of the company resulting in high sales growth to retailers such as IKEA, OBI, and Body Shop.

    • 1001 Strategies Product Development Consultancy

      Aug 2002 - Apr 2015
      Design Consultant

      Successful and award-winning designs of home decors and accessories, furniture, gifts, fashion accessories and seasonal decors bought by major US, European, and Asian retailers such as Target, Crate and Barrel, and Body Shop. Liaised with buyers and vendors in Asia for product development and sourcing. Developed food packaging and labels for the Philippine market. Championed engineered bamboo development for furniture and housewares in the Philippines and pioneered bamboo shoot-based snacks and candies that won the Grand Prize in the Shanghai 2010 World Expo. Established a bamboo food start-up, Filbamboo Exponents, Inc. spearheading product development, branding, and packaging design. Show less

    • World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia)

      Nov 2002 - May 2010
      Lead Design Consultant

      Spearheaded product development projects, marketing activities, entrepreneurship, skills training, and technical research for twenty companies in nine Asian countries. Introduced innovative design, processes, materials, and business models which resulted in WFTO-Asia’s increased competitiveness and successful expansion in the global market. Organized international trade fair participations, exhibitions, and other marketing initiatives.

    • Independent Product Designer

      May 2015 - Sept 2015
      Product Designer

      Undertaken trends research, product development, and artwork for home and seasonal decors, fashion accessories, storage, graphic, and exhibition design for companies in Asia catering to big-box retailers and wholesalers in the US and Europe. Developed corporate premiums for Unilever and holiday designs for Transpac through a design agency.

    • Scentsy, Inc.

      Sept 2015 - May 2017
      Sr. Product Designer

      Developed wax warmers and accessories made of ceramics, metal, wire, and resin. Executed design details from colors, patterns, materials, construction, and seasonal themes in conjunction with branding and trends. Evaluated samples and assisted in international vendor sourcing. Provided design specifications using 3D Studio Max, Coreldraw/Illustrator, Photoshop, hand drawings, and 3D printed models.

    • Freelance Product Design

      May 2017 - now
      Freelance Product Designer and Artist

      Undertakes product development for home and seasonal decors, fashion accessories, and graphics design for companies in Asia. Executes art commissions and teaches art online to children.

    • Creation Technologies

      Oct 2017 - now
      Production Associate

      Undertakes printed circuit board manufacturing such as hand soldering, parts assembling, depaneling, and bonding using various machines and equipment. In-charge of training co-workers in different processes and troubleshooting. Assists in packaging and labeling for shipment and inventory cycle counting. Position calls for great attention to detail and accuracy, understanding and following instructions and diagrams, data retrieval, continuous skills development, flexibility, and working under pressure. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Carl Duisberg Centre German Language Certificate B1 Level (with supplementary technical language course)

      Carl Duisberg Centre, Germany
      Jul 1993

    • Certified IPC Specialist (IPC-A-610: Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies)

      IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries
      Dec 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Winner: Eagle City Athletic Park Logo Design Competition City of Eagle, ID Feb 2025
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Artist Exhibitor Art Source Gallery Oct 2023 Selected as one of the artists for the Local from Global Exhibition, Art Source Gallery Boise, ID.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Winner: Call for Art 2022 Traffic Box Wrap Boise City Dept. of Arts and History Aug 2022 A project from the City of Boise and the Neighborhood Investment Program which feature local artists works on traffic signal boxes within specified areas. The project aims to enrich lives of residents, enhance identity, and encourage a strong sense of community. This year's focus are wildlife and native plants, community, and local history. My art combined the past and the present showcasing the interurban railways, parks and scenic views, wildlife, and recreation activities.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Honorable Mention: World Penguin Day Art Contest Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC) Apr 2022
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Winner: Pfizer Design for Science Competition, Vaccines Category Pfizer Sep 2021 A nationwide art challenge sponsored by Pfizer to represent their scientific innovations and the patient experience across Pfizer’s six key therapeutic areas: Inflammation & Immunology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Rare Disease, Anti-Infectives, and Vaccines. My Entry "Fruits of Hope" (colored pencil on paper) was chosen as the final winner for the Vaccines Category.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      A Call To Artists for Utility Box Wrap Project (Winner) City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department Mar 2020 The public art project was launched by the City of Pompano Beach, Florida seeking submissions from artists in the US for artwork that will be used to wrap utility boxes around the city. Two of my artworks were selected for this project.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Her Flag Project: Artist Collaborator for the State of Idaho Her Flag Project Feb 2019 Her Flag is a brainchild of artist Marilyn Artus to celebrate the 100 years of the ratification of the 19th Amendment: the right of women to vote in the US. Women artists from the 36 states that ratified the amendment were chosen to create art to represent their state's suffrage story. The art was in the form of a stripe that was printed and sewn together to form a huge flag when Marilyn visited each state. The last trip was on August 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. I was… Show more Her Flag is a brainchild of artist Marilyn Artus to celebrate the 100 years of the ratification of the 19th Amendment: the right of women to vote in the US. Women artists from the 36 states that ratified the amendment were chosen to create art to represent their state's suffrage story. The art was in the form of a stripe that was printed and sewn together to form a huge flag when Marilyn visited each state. The last trip was on August 2020, the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment. I was chosen to represent Idaho based on the art portfolio I submitted. Project website: https://www.herflag.com/ Show less
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Third Prize: The Art of Spring LEDS Art and Hyve Crowd Dec 2018 An international design competition for an upscale shopping mall, The Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas, USA in cooperation with LEDS Art and Hyve Crowd. The competition called for an out-of-the box idea to surprise shoppers using the latest lighting technologies for the mall's Spring 2019 display.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Honorable Mention, Art for Animals International Contest 2018 National Vivisection Society (NAVS), Chicago, USA Oct 2018 NAVS’ Art for Animals contest has provided an opportunity for artists of all skills and ages to create images that inspire others to extend compassion, respect and justice to all animals. My artwork, "We Share the World" (oil pastel on artboard), was selected as honorable mention among 870 entries from around the US and the world.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Finalist, International Christmas Design Award 2018 Osaka Design Future and Designboom (Japan) Aug 2018 OSAKA DESIGN FUTURE is a design event held in Osaka, Japan that seeks to promote the future of japanese design to the world. The event is held at the commercial complex 'GRAND FRONT OSAKA'. The Christmas Design Award 2018 required competitors to develop design ideas for two different venues at GRAND FRONT OSAKA, a popular shopping mall. My entry for an object design, "Reaching for the Star", was selected as one of the 50 finalists out of thousands of entries from different countries. An… Show more OSAKA DESIGN FUTURE is a design event held in Osaka, Japan that seeks to promote the future of japanese design to the world. The event is held at the commercial complex 'GRAND FRONT OSAKA'. The Christmas Design Award 2018 required competitors to develop design ideas for two different venues at GRAND FRONT OSAKA, a popular shopping mall. My entry for an object design, "Reaching for the Star", was selected as one of the 50 finalists out of thousands of entries from different countries. An exhibition was held featuring designers and finalists in October 2018. Show less
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Winner, Mural Artwork City of Eagle Arts Commission, City of Eagle, ID, USA Mar 2018 Sponsored by the City of Eagle Arts Commission, the Call for Artists Art for a Trash Enclosure Competition (City of Eagle, ID, USA) required participants to represent the City of Eagle in a simple, positive, and recognizable imagery that will be used as a wrap for nine 4x8 ft. panels. I made 5 artwork using oil pastel that were digitally enlarged and printed on vinyl stickers which covered the panels.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Finalist, Hirosaki Apple Design Award Competition Hirosaki Design Week , Japan Design Week, and Designboom (Japan) Oct 2017 Open to professionals, students and design enthusiasts from every country in the world, the award is an invitation to develop any creative expression related to the ‘apple’ theme in order to promote the japanese prefecture of aomori – renowned for its status as the largest producer of apples in the country. My entry, "Wrapped Apple Lighting", was selected as finalist out of thousands of entries from different countries.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Finalist, Sock It To Me International Sock Design Competition Sock It To Me Oct 2017 International sock design competition sponsored by Sock-It-To-Me for new graphics designs for their socks. Included in the 30 finalists out of 2,000+ entries around the world.
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Best Business Plan and the Foundation for a Sustainable Society (FSSI) Triple Bottomline Award Philippine Business for Social Progress May 2012 Development of Bamsnacks: Healthy and Delicious Snacks made from Bamboo Shoots
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Finalist Business in Development Challenge Network, The Netherlands May 2011 Entry Business Plan: Bamboo-Based Food as a Healthy Snack Alternative
    • Awarded to Vina D.
      Grand Prize: Food Category International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) Oct 2010 Entry: Bamboo Shoot Chips and Candies as Delightful, Healthy, and Unique SnacksInternational Bamboo and Rattan Product Ideas Competition World Expo ShanghaiSponsor: International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (Beijing, China)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Designer

      Issued by Carewell (The Cancer Resource and Wellness Community), Makati, Philippines on Nov 2010
      Carewell (The Cancer Resource and Wellness Community), Makati, PhilippinesAssociated with Vina D.

    • Design Consultant

      Issued by CARITAS Quezon City, Philippines on Dec 2011
      CARITAS Quezon City, PhilippinesAssociated with Vina D.

    • Consultant

      Issued by Gawad Kalinga and Human Nature Philippines on Sept 2013
      Gawad Kalinga and Human Nature PhilippinesAssociated with Vina D.

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Scentsy-led and other independent activities, Idaho on Sept 2015
      Scentsy-led and other independent activities, IdahoAssociated with Vina D.

    • Design Consultant

      Issued by World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia) on Oct 2020
      World Fair Trade Organization Asia (WFTO Asia)Associated with Vina D.