Diogo Silva

Diogo Pacheco Silva é um designer multidisciplinar português, natural do Funchal (ilha da Madeira), nascido a 26 de abril de 1995. É licenciado em Design de Equipamento pela Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa (2018) e mestre em Design Automóvel pelo Politecnico di Milano (2020).

Ao longo do seu percurso profissional, tem desenvolvido projetos em diversos domínios do design de produto industrial, com experiência tanto a nível nacional como internacional. A sua atividade abrange áreas como o design de mobiliário, desenvolvimento de produtos em plástico injectado, utensílios de cozinha, vestuário e equipamentos desportivos, garrafas e acessórios de luxo, bem como componentes para a indústria automóvel.

Em 2024, o seu projeto “Le Portier XO”, concebido para a The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., foi distinguido com três prestigiados prémios internacionais de design: o New York Product Design Award (Gold Winner – Beverage/Spirits Luxury Category), o MUSE Design Award (Gold Winner – Packaging Design Category) e o French Design Award (Gold Winner – Packaging Design Luxury Category).

58agents GmbH
Out 2024 – Apr 2025
Industrial Designer 

• Collaborated with stakeholders to design and develop a new product for the sports gear industry, from initial concept phase to production ready phase.
• Created multiple CAD iterations throughout the design process, prototyped using FDM 3D printing technology.
• Assisted in establishing the product's brand identity, including logo design and visual branding.
• Produced realistic renderings and website assets to support the product’s Kickstarter campaign.

Extruplás 
Set 2023 – Aug 2024
Industrial Product Designer 

• Designed and developed a range of product design projects, including indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, and trade show stands made entirely from 100% recycled plastic.
• Created multiple product concepts and prototypes using CNC machining technologies.
• Gained experience with plastic recycling and plastic injection molding technologies.
   

Trère Innovation srl - UYN Sports - Titici Bike - AREAS 
May 2023 – Aug 2023
Transportation and Industrial Product Designer 

• Collaborated on developing multiple brand-identity design concepts for the group’s brands across sportswear, sports gear, footwear, and bicycle design industries.
• Created various concept designs utilizing 3D modeling, 3D printing, and computerized sewing technologies.
   

The Craft Irish Whiskey Co. 
September 2021 – September 2022 Industrial Product Designer 

• Designed and developed projects in the ultra-luxury beverage industry, including high-end bottles, premium packaging, and trade show stands.
• Led the design of the “Le Portier XO” bottle, which earned the Gold Winner award at the 2024 New York Product Design Awards.

UZME Everywhere - Start up project
April 2021 – September 2021 Industrial Product Designer

• Collaborated with stakeholders on a startup project, overseeing the design and development of the main product from concept to production readiness.
• Created design proposals and prototypes using SLS 3D printing technology.
• Gained practical knowledge of plastic injection technologies and manufacturing techniques.

Branca-Lisboa
September 2018 – March 2019 Industrial Product Design Intern 

• Designed and developed innovative furniture concepts, including indoor furniture, outdoor furniture, and lighting devices.
• Created detailed CAD models and prototyped design proposals using FDM 3D printing technology.

• Politecnico di Milano
  March 2019 – July 2020
  Master’s degree in Transportation and Automotive Design

• Car Design Studio

• Presentation Techniques

• Multimedia Tools for Car Design

• Alias Modeling

• Color and Trim

• Car Design Culture

• Experience Interaction Design For Vehicles

• Ergonomics

• IP Law in Automotive Design

• Politecnico di Milano
  September 2017 - March 2018
  Bachelor Degree Product Design - Erasmus Programme

• University of Lisbon - Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUL) 
  September 2015 – July 2018
  Bachelor’s degree in Product Design 
  
  • Product Design Studio

• 3D Modeling

• Ergonomics

• Materials and Technologies

• Static and Strength of Materials

• Eco-Design and Sustainability

• Design Management

• Anthropology

• Methodology and Research Techniques

• Graphic Production

• Photography Project

• Visual Culture