Miguel Ramalhosa
@miguelramalhosa
Industrial designer at PÉLIA LDA. who created a bill of materials tool that cut preparation time from 4 hours to 10 minutes.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
At PÉLIA LDA., I work on interior carpentry projects, translating client needs into production-ready designs. I prepare 3D models, technical drawings, and project documentation, and coordinate with production and installation teams.
I designed an automated bill of materials tool that reduced manual preparation time from 4 hours to 10 minutes. I also developed a Fast Quotation system in Excel, helping reduce reliance on full modeling for early-stage pricing and speed up responses from days to minutes.
As an Outdoor Furniture Designer intern at PLICOSA FRANCE, I designed products for large-scale production and collaborated with manufacturing teams in Hong Kong and Taiwan. I’m trilingual in Portuguese, French, and English, with working Spanish, and I’m open to remote opportunities with international companies in industrial design, product development, and furniture.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Work on around 10 interior carpentry projects per month, covering client meetings, concept development, design proposals, budgeting, and technical coordination.
Translate client needs into functional and production-ready design solutions, balancing aesthetics, feasibility, timelines, and budget constraints.
Prepare 3D models, technical drawings, and project documentation to support manufacturing
Designed and developed innovative outdoor furniture products for large-scale production, enhancing aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Collaborated with manufacturing teams in Hong Kong and Taiwan to ensure seamless technical communication and production efficiency.
Utilized advanced software tools including Rhino 7 and KeyShot for 3D modeling and product visualization, improving design accu
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Faculdade de Arquitetura - Universidade de Lisboa
Master's degree, Product Design
2023 - 2025
Strate, Ecole de Design
Industrial Design, Product Design
2020 - 2023
Lycee International de St. Germain-en-Laye
High School Diploma, International Science Studies
2017 - 2020
Escola Secundária de Jaime Moniz
High School, Science Studies
2016 - 2017
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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