DESIGN | PRODUCT | FURNITURE | TEXTILE
09.09.1994
Venezuelan - Spanish
che@chechevaldes.com
+34 683 640 476
@mjvaldes
ABOUT
Multidisciplinary designer and gallerist born in Caracas, now based in Barcelona. Passionate about art and design, she has a keen sensitivity towards crafts and timeless pieces.
As a designer, she delights in crafting pieces unbound by disciplinary conventions, drawing inspiration from artisanal processes and championing simplicity, quality, and purpose. She relishes collaborations with artisans, celebrating handmade traditions and processes.
As a gallerist, she immerses herself in the artists' creative processes, acting as a pivotal figure in curating and producing art shows.
STUDIES
Online course Mid-Century Modern Design
Sotheby’s Institute of Art | Barcelona
April - June 2022
Master in Furniture Design
ELISAVA School of Design | Barcelona
2018 - 2019
Bachelor in Industrial Design
Instituto de Diseño de Caracas | Caracas
2013 - 2017
SKILLS
Concept development +design
Reasearch, analysis and strategy.
Design execution
Layout, moodboard, sketching.
Skilled in Adobe package: Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop.
Modeling
Digital: Rhinoceros, Autocad, Keyshot.
Physical: cardboard, wood, metal, resin, ceramics, weaving, sewing.
Soft skills
Confident communicator and speaker.
Excellent time management in fast-paced environments.
Positive attitude, high energy, self-motivated, leadership and initiative.
Excellent team player.
Great organizational and planning skills.
Problem solver.
09.09.1994
Venezuelan - Spanish
che@chechevaldes.com
+34 683 640 476
@mjvaldes
ABOUT
Multidisciplinary designer and gallerist born in Caracas, now based in Barcelona. Passionate about art and design, she has a keen sensitivity towards crafts and timeless pieces.
As a designer, she delights in crafting pieces unbound by disciplinary conventions, drawing inspiration from artisanal processes and championing simplicity, quality, and purpose. She relishes collaborations with artisans, celebrating handmade traditions and processes.
As a gallerist, she immerses herself in the artists' creative processes, acting as a pivotal figure in curating and producing art shows.
STUDIES
Online course Mid-Century Modern Design
Sotheby’s Institute of Art | Barcelona
April - June 2022
Master in Furniture Design
ELISAVA School of Design | Barcelona
2018 - 2019
Bachelor in Industrial Design
Instituto de Diseño de Caracas | Caracas
2013 - 2017
SKILLS
Concept development +design
Reasearch, analysis and strategy.
Design execution
Layout, moodboard, sketching.
Skilled in Adobe package: Illustrator, Indesign and Photoshop.
Modeling
Digital: Rhinoceros, Autocad, Keyshot.
Physical: cardboard, wood, metal, resin, ceramics, weaving, sewing.
Soft skills
Confident communicator and speaker.
Excellent time management in fast-paced environments.
Positive attitude, high energy, self-motivated, leadership and initiative.
Excellent team player.
Great organizational and planning skills.
Problem solver.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023 - present
Freelance Product and Furniture Designer and Project Manager
Montoya | Barcelona
2022 - present
Gallery Manager
Studio Beta | Berlin-Barcelona
2021 - 2023
Furniture Designer & Gallery Manager
RI HOUSE x Francesc Rifé Studio | Barcelona
2019 - 2021
Product Designer
Nanimarquina | Barcelona
2018 - 2019
Internship | Product Designer
Christophe Mathieu | Barcelona
2016 - 2018
Co-founder | Designer
Santo Studio | Caracas
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Native
English | Native
Catalan | Intermediate
French | Basic
INTERESTS
Design. Woodworking and cabinet making. Textile design. Craftsmanship. Ceramics. Abstract art. Contemporary art. Art installations. Paino. Photography. Comunication. Community. Fashion. Cinema. Yoga. Movement. Poetry.
2023 - present
Freelance Product and Furniture Designer and Project Manager
Montoya | Barcelona
2022 - present
Gallery Manager
Studio Beta | Berlin-Barcelona
2021 - 2023
Furniture Designer & Gallery Manager
RI HOUSE x Francesc Rifé Studio | Barcelona
2019 - 2021
Product Designer
Nanimarquina | Barcelona
2018 - 2019
Internship | Product Designer
Christophe Mathieu | Barcelona
2016 - 2018
Co-founder | Designer
Santo Studio | Caracas
LANGUAGES
Spanish | Native
English | Native
Catalan | Intermediate
French | Basic
INTERESTS
Design. Woodworking and cabinet making. Textile design. Craftsmanship. Ceramics. Abstract art. Contemporary art. Art installations. Paino. Photography. Comunication. Community. Fashion. Cinema. Yoga. Movement. Poetry.