cole carvalho
Designed
Experiences
should be
visceral.
Emotional resonance
leads humanity towards engagements, relationships, memories and behaviours.
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About Me.
Innovative Designer
Visionary Photographer
Skilled Technician
Exceptional Representative.​​
I am driven to envision a better world where human-technological interaction feels natural, empowering, and seamlessly integrated into both nature and the human experience.
As a multidisciplinary designer with over 10 years of experience, I had begun my career in graphic design, completing two exceptional years at OCAD University before working full-time and freelancing as a graphic and branding designer. Inspired to shape and improve the world through system and product design, I shifted my focus to industrial design, aiming to develop innovative solutions that foster ethical and natural interactions with technology.
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Behavioral and experience design became central to my portfolio, emphasizing the importance of deep empathy and comprehensive research—both first-hand and second-hand—to create truly impactful and positive interactions with the world and data around us. After graduating from the Industrial Design program, my strong design principles and exceptional execution of my major thesis project led to his nomination by the faculty to represent OCADU at the ACIDO Awards.
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My extensive experience and technical expertise in visual design now seamlessly translate into a rapidly developing photography career, as well as an ability to craft effective, intuitive branding solutions, user interface concepts, and actionable UX strategy.
Education
2024
Degree- BA of Industrial Design.
OCADU, Ontario College of Art and Design University.
I have successfully completed a four-year Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, developing a diverse skill set in design thinking and design application. In addition to being a skilled product designer, I have specialized in service and experience design, as well as UI/UX development and research.
2015-2017
Degree: Partial Completion.
BA of Graphic Design. OCADU, Ontario College of Art and Design.
Before enrolling in the Industrial Design bachelor's program, I completed two years in a Graphic Design Bachelor of Arts program. I excelled throughout these full-time courses but ultimately decided to pursue Industrial Design to expand my creative and technical skills.
2010-2014
Diploma, Post Secondary.
Western Technical-Commercial School, Grade 12 diploma.
• Specialist High Skills Major in Cyber Arts and Graphic Design
• One College level Graphic design course completed through Seneca College.
accolades
2025 (March Cohort)
YORK Uiniversity- BEA Incubator program. -By Special Admission.
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Black Entrepreneurial Alliance
Funded by Canada’s Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, The BEA, is a co-designed initiative by the Black Creek Community Health Centre, York University's YSpace, TD Community Engagement Centre, and Schulich ExecEd. Accelerating entrepreneurs and professionals access to fully funded programs and partnership so they can launch successful ventures
2024 (November)
Special feature Photography Exhibition. MOOI Studios.
By-Request of MOOI Studios.
I have successfully completed a four-year Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, developing a diverse skill set in design thinking and design application. In addition to being a skilled product designer, I have specialized in service and experience design, as well as UI/UX development and research.
2024 (April)
ACIDO Rocket Design Competition Nominee.
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Association of Chartered Industrial Designers of Ontario. /
OCADU University.
I have successfully completed a four-year Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, developing a diverse skill set in design thinking and design application. In addition to being a skilled product designer, I have specialized in service and experience design, as well as UI/UX development and research.
USer experience
design
With a degree in Industrial Design, I bring a comprehensive understanding of creating innovative, user-centric solutions. My expertise is further enriched by hands-on experience in specialty event photography, where I have honed my skills in capturing and curating immersive experiences. Additionally, my technical mechanical background provides a unique perspective on integrating technology and design, ensuring functional and impactful user experiences.
System Design.
My background in various disciplines is rooted in a deep personal involvement with technical and mechanical skills and processes. These abilities and interests serve as powerful inspirations for my approach to interfaced system development and functional prioritization.
Photographyand graphics.
The intuitive and emotional representation of deliverable content in visual design should remain powerful and immersive. I take pride in my ability to translate these qualities into effective expression through my photography, graphic compositions, typography, branding development, and user interface design.