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Sergio de la Parra

Barcelona, Spain

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I have specialized in transportation design for the past 16 years. My main activities have been project lead and management, concept proposals and its development to a prototype stage. As a manager my role is to scout for specific professionals and put them together in work teams, as well as client and suppliers follow up. When working in a team, I become a senior designer filling in the gaps to complete a design proposal.
Education
- MA Transportation Design
  
  Elisava Escuela Superior de Diseño
  
  2002 - 2004
  
  Master Thesis Sponsored Projects - Recaro Aircraft Seating; Concept Business First Class Seat. TMBarcelona; InPUT - Individual Public Urban Transport
- BFA Product Design
  
  Parsons School of Design
  
  1999 - 2001
  
  Senior Thesis Project - Concept automobile interior with an experience enhancement system. Three times on Dean’s List
- BFA Industrial Design
  
  Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
  
  1996 - 1998
  
  Industrial Design Honors- Fall 1997
Experience
- Partner/Creative Consultant
  
  4-id Network
  
  Jun 2009 - Present (17 years)
  
  Find and develop transportation oriented projects with a strong pursue for renewable energy power vehicles. Grow the 4-id Network.
- Teacher
  
  ELISAVA
  
  Sep 2011 - 2016 (4 years 9 months)
  
  Teacher to 3er and 4th Year Design Students in Industrial Design & Engineering.
  Class Name: Project Development in Transportation Design
  Subject Matter: In the course of 10 weeks students develop a full transportation design brief, going from sketch, basic 3D package, scale Automotive Clay model, and visual presentation.
- Professor
  
  Instituto Europeo de Diseño
  
  Oct 2006 - Jul 2012 (5 years 9 months)
  
  End of Degree Project Tutor for Industrial and Transportation Design Students. Projects include; sponsored by BMW with the brief to design concept car interior, sponsored by Alstom with the brief to design a TrainTram interior, sponsored by Vmoto Motorcycles with a brief to design a electric cargo scooter. Also imparting class to 3rd year students called Product Innovation and a summer course in Exhibition Design.
- Lead Designer
  
  Ingeenium
  
  Apr 2006 - 2009 (3 years 2 months)
  
  In charge of leading design oriented projects. (graphic, transportation, product). Guide and work with junior and senior designers as to obtain successful products and satisfy the needs of the client. Increase the awareness of sustainable design on product development.
- Freelance Designer
  
  4-id Network
  
  Mar 2002 - Apr 2006 (4 years 1 month)
  
  Transportation & Product Design, Branding, 3D modeling.
  Clients - Sammy’s Grill, The Roadhouse Restaurant, Le Lacydon, SteamFast Appliances, FS Vama, Smart Impressions, AIS Retail Space, Elisava Thesis Degree Show, Royal DenShip, CSR Moto.
- Transportation Designer
  
  EDDA Design
  
  Apr 2005 - Aug 2005 (4 months)
  
  Part of the design team that generated a 4 wheel vehicle for the young European market. Focused on the initial concept development as well as the detailing the interior of the vehicle. Worked side by side with the engineering team for later prototyping of the vehicle.
- Designer
  
  DYAD Studio
  
  May 2000 - Feb 2002 (1 year 9 months)
  
  Tableware designs in ceramic, design of company’s web site and graphics. Assistant designer of custom furniture and interiors.
Awards

Published in Eco-design Ed. Ullman 2009 - Aircar Concept

Published in Aircraft Interiors 2005 - Recaro Business Class Seat Concept

Published in Auto & Design 2005 - InPUT Public Transportation MFA thesis project

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Sergio de la Parra

Industrial Design Project Manager (Fractional / Part-Time)

Sr. Industrial Designer