ALex Arellano
Multi-Disciplinary designer
Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVISBACHELOR OF ARTS, DESIGNFocus in Architecture & Product Design
2020-2024
Software Toolbox
Modeling: + Rhino 3D Modeling+ Solidworks
+ Autocad
+ Revit
Rendering: + Blender ꞏ
+ Twinmotion ꞏ
+ Lumion
+ Vray
+ Maxwell
Post Production: + Adobe Suite
+ 3D Print
+ Lasercutting
+ Model Building
Goals
Experience
Product Design Intern (2023-2024)CA Lighting Technology Center + Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into product development. Both physical and digital methods of research and design.
+ Tasked with developing a way to integrate fish scales and leather in interior lighting fixtures. Through testing, exploration, and refinement. I produced a first-of-its-kind product and expanded use for the material’s applicability.
Lighting Design Intern (2023-2024)
Manetti Shrem Museum of ArtIn preparation for Deborah Butterfield’s “Horses” exhibit, I worked alongside the exhibition staff in adjusting and readying the exhibit lighting. The process included following specification sheets for individual art pieces, digital rendering and physical testing.
Publicity Coordinator (2022-2024)
Whole Earth Festival + Created a successful marketing and social media campaign utilizing high quality designs or my making
+ Developed a new website, managed social media pages, and captured content for future use.
+ Contributed to the success of the festival and resulted in a 200% growth in our social media following.
Designer- Freelance (2018-Present)I work with a variety of clients and communities—ensuring that every project exceeds expectations. Elegance and function are at the core of my process—spaces and visuals aren’t just built, they’re felt. Every design choice I make is intentional.
Contact
(323)-377-5993Cell Number
Cutbylexi@gmail.comEmail
Cutbylexi.orgWebsite