CV — Colombia Everett Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Studio Seilern Architects - Materials Librarian
2023- Present

Specialises in material research, FF&E, and interior design, including supplier liaison and maintaining the overall "look and feel" of projects.
Leads the fabrication lab as the lead technician, managing the 3D printing process.
Manages the material research library, overseas supplier relationships, and handles the budget for both library and office resources.
Acts as a representative for Studio Seilern at networking events.
Provides cover for administrative and marketing tasks.

Studio Agaea - Founder and Creative Director
2023 – Present

Founded a luxury jewellery brand that specialises in 3D printed and hand-finished sterling silver and gold pieces.
Showcased work in London studios such as FORGE and Flux Studios, resulting in increased brand visibility.

Featured in the Visualist blog, enhancing brand awareness and customer engagement.

British Council, English Learning Assistant - Auxiliar in Barcelona, Spain
2022 – 2023

Assisted in the development of tailored lesson plans for diverse classrooms, improving student English language skills.
Worked with students with disabilities, including ADHD and autism, helping improve their English language skills through personalised strategies.

Culebrita - Design Researcher
2022

Conducted research on materials (fabric, metals, and wood) for outdoor camping equipment in Puerto Rico.
Fabrication processes and mechanisms research for tent construction, including metal frames and fabric design.

As a member of the publication team, helped create the show catalogue.
Led the podcast team, producing and editing 97 mini-podcasts that highlighted the design thinking and processes of final-year students.
Oversaw both digital and physical curation for the live-streamed degree show, coordinating the space for 97 students during pandemic conditions.

Created digital and graphic design content for Instagram and the weekly newsletter.
Assisted in trend forecasting and curating colour palettes for future seasons with the head designers.
Managed inventory and coordinated the shipment of over 1,000 garments both locally and internationally.
Quality controlled 500+ garments and assisted in fashion photoshoots, working with a team of 7 to organise clothes and ensure product quality

EDUCATION
El Taller de Joyeria, Barcelona – Silversmithing and Casting
2022 – 2023

Developed skills in rolling, welding, surface finishing, joinery, and casting using wax and 3D prints.

Elisava School of Design and Engineering – Masters in Design Through New Materials
2021 – 2022

Final Project: Keramikos – Modular borax crystallised ceramics exploring artefact preservation.
Material Innovation: Developed crystallised materials, bio-plastics, and 3D-printed composites.
Material Development: Led solo and group projects on material application and management.
Digital Materiality: Focused on 3D printing technologies.
Design Communication: Created outputs in film, magazines, and graphics.

Goldsmiths, University of London – Bachelor of Design
2018 – 2021

Final Project – Developed sustainable mycelium material products from agricultural byproducts.
Led interdisciplinary projects in speculative design, material development, and video editing.

University of the Arts London – Fashion Marketing and PR (Short Course)
2020

Technical Skills

Design & Fabrication: Blender, Rhino7, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Jewellery Design (Silversmithing), Material Development ( Mycelium, Crystallisation, Bio-plastics).
Technical Expertise: Architectural Materials, Interior Design (FF&E), Material Research.
Software: Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Ultimaker Cura, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Doc, sheets, slides).

Project Management: Budgeting, Supplier Liaison, Client Presentation, Staff Training.
Languages: English (Native).