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CLDesigns is a multi-dimensional creative design studio with several years of brand redefining experience specializing in a diverse array of fields including transport, consumer product, packaging, eyewear, interior, exhibition design, and more..... CLDesign s' founder and creative force, Christopher Lavelanet, possesses a strong ability to interpret and enhance brand equity by providing excitingly fresh, new design solutions and focusing on innovation and visual distinction as a means to success and profitability.

CLDesigns is well versed in every aspect of the professional design process from research to overseeing product development and manufacturing which has been proven in a variety of high-profile projects for Fortune 500 companies such as Volvo, Oakley, Ferrari, Pepsi Co., M&Ms, Church & Dwight, Baxter Healthcare , and more. Projects such as the Volvo FM and FMX commercial trucks, Ferrari 650 Berlinetta Sportiva , TAM Auto Engineering racing team brand, Soxxi car key remote, and the Avon Skin So Soft bottle are a few examples of CLDesigns ' creative potency and versatility.

The combination of design competencies listed above and CLDesigns' multi-cultural, international background and experience make it a truly dynamic fusion of vibrant influences and creative talent which can result in worthy design progression and accelerated growth for your brand and/or product.

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CLDesigns offers a wide spectrum of design services which can be executed as a packaged process or as individual ventures. These services include:Project Planning/Strategyâ€¢ Strategic consulting, Brief mapping, design specification, etc...Brand Identity Managementâ€¢ Brand/product assessment, market research, marketability study, visual identity, etc...Product Concept Generationâ€¢ Theme conceptualization, aesthetic & functional direction, sketch development, raw conceptual illustrations.Product Design Developmentâ€¢ Design direction cohesion, aesthetic refinement, functional enhancement, high-quality product rendering/illustration.3D Modeling & Visualizationâ€¢ Model making (wood, foam, etc.), CAD modeling (sketch and/or production quality), photo-realistic final product rendering/visualization.Engineering & Manufacturing Supportâ€¢ Incorporating collaborative engineering competency into product, manufacturing analysis & cooperation.Quality Control Oversightâ€¢ Material selection, color & trim, product development quality follow-through, liaising with manufacturers & suppliers. CLDesigns can effectively apply these design services across a multitude of product types including:â€¢ Lifestyle Product â€¢ Consumer Electronicsâ€¢ Transport / Automotive â€¢ Structural / Graphic Packagingâ€¢ Sporting Equipment / Hardgoods â€¢ Interior / Furnitureâ€¢ Graphic / Brand ID â€¢ Boat/Yachtâ€¢ Medical â€¢ Baby Careâ€¢ Eyewear â€¢ Exhibition

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"The fact that we will be putting Christophers design into production speaks for his talent. He would be a positive and creative power for any design group....."

Patrik Paloovara, Lead Designer, Volvo Truck Co.

"I can't say enough good things about Christopher! One look at his portfolio showed us how creative he was. I can safely say that Christopher would be a positive and uplifting addition to any design team or organization."

Chris Poma, Senior Project Manager, Philips Design USA

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VOLVO TRUCKS Christopher Lavelanet has worked as contract exterior designer at Volvo Trucks Corporation, Product Design Department in Gothenburg during the period May 22 2008 to February 10 2009. During his time at Volvo Trucks Corporation Christopher has taken part in several projects, one that will be produced in the near future, and worked on concepts for the future. The production project required Christopher to visualize the exterior design with sketches and supervise clay modellers. Present the concepts to product management, and to work with the mechanical engineers to refine the design in CAD. Christopher demonstrated a high degree of focus and concentration despite the new environment and has a form sense that is extremely well developed. His sketching technique is superb and would be an advantage to any design group. CAD skills are always desirable and Christopher was able to model his design despite the difficulty of the form. Delivering CAD models according to Volvo standard requires determination and he quickly picked up tips from the group. It is better to be creative and have visualisation skills than be engineering oriented, but often, a young designer with such creative talent as Christopher, lack knowledge of production technique related to the truck business. Christopher showed that this can be overcome through professional experience and learning, but it is important to stress the need for this knowledge. The fact that we will be putting Christophers design into production speaks for his talent. He would be a positive and creative power in any design group.GÃ¶teborg June 18, 2009Volvo Trucks CorporationProduct DesignPatrik PalovaaraLead Designer__________________________________________________________________________PHILIPS DESIGN Christopher Lavelanet worked as a lead contract industrial designer at Philips Designin Atlanta from November 2009 to March 2010. During his time at Philips, Christopher worked on a structural packaging design projectfor a leading brand of quick service restaurants. The project required Christopher tocreate a design language that was aligned with the clients brand, environmentallyresponsible and differentiated from the competition. Christopher took leadership ofthe project, supervised other designers, presented his work to the client and managedvendors. Christopher demonstrated a high degree of determination and focus and has a formsense that is extremely well developed. His sketching technique is efficient and sophisticated and would be an advantage to any design project. Christopher was also ableto model his designs in CAD and his models were used to create functional prototypesfor testing. I can't say enough good things about Christopher! One look at his portfolio showed ushow creative he was. I can safely say that Christopher would be a positive and uplifting addition to any design team or organization.Monday, April 12th, 2010Chris PomaSenior Project ManagerPhilips Design66 Perimeter Center East, 8th FloorAtlanta, GA 30346, USA

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STATUSAble to work unlimitedly in both the US and European Union as I am both a US Citizen and a French National in possession of an EU passport. __________________________________________________________________________ EXPERIENCEMay, 2009 - Present CL Designs Principal / Design DirectorNew York, NYAugust, 2011 - Present Curve ID Lead Industrial Design ConsultantNew York, NYApril, 2010 - July, 2011 Ford Motor Company Automotive Designer / ConsultantDearborn, MI November, 2009 - April, 2010 Philips Design USAIndustrial Design ConsultantAtlanta, GA May, 2008 - March, 2009 Volvo Trucks Co. Design ConsultantGothenburg, SEMay, 2008 - May, 2009 Hareide Designmill AB Lead Industrial Designer Gothenburg, SEApril, 2006 - March, 20084Sight, Inc. Project Manager / Industrial DesignerNew York, NYFebruary - March, 2008 Oakley Inc. Freelance Eyewear DesignerFoothill Ranch, CA February - May, 2006Emporio Designs Freelance Designer/IllustratorNew York, NYJanuary - September, 2005 Ferrari S.p.a. Professional PracticeMaranello, ITApril - May, 2005 Bridge of Weir Leather co. Professional PracticeCoventry, UK__________________________________________________________________________EDUCATION2003 - 2005 Coventry University - School of Art & Design Masters Degree in Industrial / Transport DesignCoventry, UK1996-2002 University of California - Santa Barbara Bachelors of Arts Degree in MathematicsSanta Barbara, CA1983-1996 Lycee Francais de New York High School Diploma in Economical SciencesNew York, NY__________________________________________________________________________ SKILLS Design Freehand sketching (biro, pencil, karisma)Hand rendering (marker, pastel, paint, charcoal)Digital rendering (Photoshop, Painter, Wacom Cintiq & Intuos)Model making (foam, clay, wood, resin)1:1 Scale Model DevelopmentDesign research & analysisPackaging & ergonomics ComputerAdobe Creative Suite CS4Corel PainterAlias StudioToolsRhinocerosSolidWorksAutoCAD 2000Bunkspeed Hypershot/HyperdriveMacromedia DreamweaverHTML programmingMicrosoft Office__________________________________________________________________________AWARDSJune, 2001 - Received the Voluntary Community Service Award for teaching an HTML workshop targeting local high school students in the Santa Barbara Area.September, 2005 - Shortlisted (Top five) in the Interior Motives Design Competition for Best Production Exterior & Best Production Interior categories.November, 2005 - Finalist in Ferrari: New Concepts of the Myth Competition (Ferrari 650 Berlinetta Sportiva) as well as 1st place finish in MSN Online Ferrari voting poll.December, 2005 - 2nd Place Corus Award for Best Vehicle Design of the 2005 Coventry MA Degree Show (New York City Metro Taxi concept). __________________________________________________________________________LANGUAGES English (Fluent)French (Fluent) Spanish (Basic)Swedish (Basic) __________________________________________________________________________INTERESTSTraveling, sports (basketball, swimming, snowboarding, surfing, etc.), life & still drawing, writing, music (listening & producing).

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