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Pablo Ruiz Olabarri
Pablo Ruiz Olabarri
Pablo Ruiz Olabarri
Shape exploration
2024
The Frosted Noir Footwear concept was created as a technical showcase, demonstrating various design techniques across multiple phases. This project allowed me to explore and apply advanced CAD methods, including SubD modeling, algorithmic design (AAD), shading, and rendering.
Rhino was used to generate complex, organic SubD shapes that mirror the natural contours of the human body. The design features four separate bodies that seamlessly blend together to form the complete shoe. Additionally, the heel texture was crafted using Grasshopper, within Rhino’s environment, to create a dynamic, algorithm-driven pattern that enhances the shoe's visual impact. This pattern adapts precisely to the unwrapped UVs of the 3D model, balancing complexity with elegance.
Finally, shading and rendering were done in Blender, leveraging its powerful shader tools to develop the hexagonal pattern and the translucent, wavy texture on the sole. The result is a highly realistic final render that showcases the striking contrasts between different materials and finishes.
Shape exploration
2024
The Frosted Noir Footwear concept was created as a technical showcase, demonstrating various design techniques across multiple phases. This project allowed me to explore and apply advanced CAD methods, including SubD modeling, algorithmic design (AAD), shading, and rendering.
Rhino was used to generate complex, organic SubD shapes that mirror the natural contours of the human body. The design features four separate bodies that seamlessly blend together to form the complete shoe. Additionally, the heel texture was crafted using Grasshopper, within Rhino’s environment, to create a dynamic, algorithm-driven pattern that enhances the shoe's visual impact. This pattern adapts precisely to the unwrapped UVs of the 3D model, balancing complexity with elegance.
Finally, shading and rendering were done in Blender, leveraging its powerful shader tools to develop the hexagonal pattern and the translucent, wavy texture on the sole. The result is a highly realistic final render that showcases the striking contrasts between different materials and finishes.
Shape exploration
2024
The Frosted Noir Footwear concept was created as a technical showcase, demonstrating various design techniques across multiple phases. This project allowed me to explore and apply advanced CAD methods, including SubD modeling, algorithmic design (AAD), shading, and rendering.
Rhino was used to generate complex, organic SubD shapes that mirror the natural contours of the human body. The design features four separate bodies that seamlessly blend together to form the complete shoe. Additionally, the heel texture was crafted using Grasshopper, within Rhino’s environment, to create a dynamic, algorithm-driven pattern that enhances the shoe's visual impact. This pattern adapts precisely to the unwrapped UVs of the 3D model, balancing complexity with elegance.
Finally, shading and rendering were done in Blender, leveraging its powerful shader tools to develop the hexagonal pattern and the translucent, wavy texture on the sole. The result is a highly realistic final render that showcases the striking contrasts between different materials and finishes.
Shape exploration
2024
The Frosted Noir Footwear concept was created as a technical showcase, demonstrating various design techniques across multiple phases. This project allowed me to explore and apply advanced CAD methods, including SubD modeling, algorithmic design (AAD), shading, and rendering.
Rhino was used to generate complex, organic SubD shapes that mirror the natural contours of the human body. The design features four separate bodies that seamlessly blend together to form the complete shoe. Additionally, the heel texture was crafted using Grasshopper, within Rhino’s environment, to create a dynamic, algorithm-driven pattern that enhances the shoe's visual impact. This pattern adapts precisely to the unwrapped UVs of the 3D model, balancing complexity with elegance.
Finally, shading and rendering were done in Blender, leveraging its powerful shader tools to develop the hexagonal pattern and the translucent, wavy texture on the sole. The result is a highly realistic final render that showcases the striking contrasts between different materials and finishes.
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
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Freelance concept design
2024
The Helix Pen is crafted as a tribute to a designer’s most powerful tool: the pen. Its form is designed with a twisted surface, creating a hollow gap visible from all angles and a shape that fits smoothly in the user’s hand. This vertical, twisted gap is filled with a translucent polycarbonate surface that subtly reveals the color and level of the ink, adding a dynamic aesthetic that draws attention to the ink level.
The Helix comes in three distinct CMF (Color, Material, Finish) variations, each giving it a unique personality: Grass Green, Leather Brown, and Japan Night Black.
Freelance concept design
2024
The Helix Pen is crafted as a tribute to a designer’s most powerful tool: the pen. Its form is designed with a twisted surface, creating a hollow gap visible from all angles and a shape that fits smoothly in the user’s hand. This vertical, twisted gap is filled with a translucent polycarbonate surface that subtly reveals the color and level of the ink, adding a dynamic aesthetic that draws attention to the ink level.
The Helix comes in three distinct CMF (Color, Material, Finish) variations, each giving it a unique personality: Grass Green, Leather Brown, and Japan Night Black.
Freelance concept design
2024
The Helix Pen is crafted as a tribute to a designer’s most powerful tool: the pen. Its form is designed with a twisted surface, creating a hollow gap visible from all angles and a shape that fits smoothly in the user’s hand. This vertical, twisted gap is filled with a translucent polycarbonate surface that subtly reveals the color and level of the ink, adding a dynamic aesthetic that draws attention to the ink level.
The Helix comes in three distinct CMF (Color, Material, Finish) variations, each giving it a unique personality: Grass Green, Leather Brown, and Japan Night Black.
Freelance concept design
2024
The Helix Pen is crafted as a tribute to a designer’s most powerful tool: the pen. Its form is designed with a twisted surface, creating a hollow gap visible from all angles and a shape that fits smoothly in the user’s hand. This vertical, twisted gap is filled with a translucent polycarbonate surface that subtly reveals the color and level of the ink, adding a dynamic aesthetic that draws attention to the ink level.
The Helix comes in three distinct CMF (Color, Material, Finish) variations, each giving it a unique personality: Grass Green, Leather Brown, and Japan Night Black.
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
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Contest concept proposal
2024
This concept proposal was born from the need for a streamlined, reliable hub that enhances device connectivity within ICU environments. It prioritizes the workflow of healthcare professionals by minimizing connectivity challenges and ensuring usability under high-pressure conditions.
Adaptable mounting options allow this hub to integrate seamlessly into different ICU setups, addressing the frequent repositioning needs in critical care. Designed to reduce cable clutter, the hub offers an organized, intuitive layout, ensuring efficient device connections. An RF-ID badge access point further optimizes workflow by enabling quick user authentication, saving valuable time in urgent situations.
The concept merges a modern, professional aesthetic with robust functionality, ensuring trustworthiness in medical settings. Each connector is intuitively placed and clearly labeled for ease of use, catering to ICU staff who require swift and reliable data access. This proposal ultimately aims to support healthcare providers with a durable, user-friendly solution that meets the demands of ICU care.
Contest concept proposal
2024
This concept proposal was born from the need for a streamlined, reliable hub that enhances device connectivity within ICU environments. It prioritizes the workflow of healthcare professionals by minimizing connectivity challenges and ensuring usability under high-pressure conditions.
Adaptable mounting options allow this hub to integrate seamlessly into different ICU setups, addressing the frequent repositioning needs in critical care. Designed to reduce cable clutter, the hub offers an organized, intuitive layout, ensuring efficient device connections. An RF-ID badge access point further optimizes workflow by enabling quick user authentication, saving valuable time in urgent situations.
The concept merges a modern, professional aesthetic with robust functionality, ensuring trustworthiness in medical settings. Each connector is intuitively placed and clearly labeled for ease of use, catering to ICU staff who require swift and reliable data access. This proposal ultimately aims to support healthcare providers with a durable, user-friendly solution that meets the demands of ICU care.
Contest concept proposal
2024
This concept proposal was born from the need for a streamlined, reliable hub that enhances device connectivity within ICU environments. It prioritizes the workflow of healthcare professionals by minimizing connectivity challenges and ensuring usability under high-pressure conditions.
Adaptable mounting options allow this hub to integrate seamlessly into different ICU setups, addressing the frequent repositioning needs in critical care. Designed to reduce cable clutter, the hub offers an organized, intuitive layout, ensuring efficient device connections. An RF-ID badge access point further optimizes workflow by enabling quick user authentication, saving valuable time in urgent situations.
The concept merges a modern, professional aesthetic with robust functionality, ensuring trustworthiness in medical settings. Each connector is intuitively placed and clearly labeled for ease of use, catering to ICU staff who require swift and reliable data access. This proposal ultimately aims to support healthcare providers with a durable, user-friendly solution that meets the demands of ICU care.
Contest concept proposal
2024
This concept proposal was born from the need for a streamlined, reliable hub that enhances device connectivity within ICU environments. It prioritizes the workflow of healthcare professionals by minimizing connectivity challenges and ensuring usability under high-pressure conditions.
Adaptable mounting options allow this hub to integrate seamlessly into different ICU setups, addressing the frequent repositioning needs in critical care. Designed to reduce cable clutter, the hub offers an organized, intuitive layout, ensuring efficient device connections. An RF-ID badge access point further optimizes workflow by enabling quick user authentication, saving valuable time in urgent situations.
The concept merges a modern, professional aesthetic with robust functionality, ensuring trustworthiness in medical settings. Each connector is intuitively placed and clearly labeled for ease of use, catering to ICU staff who require swift and reliable data access. This proposal ultimately aims to support healthcare providers with a durable, user-friendly solution that meets the demands of ICU care.
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
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Render development at Nacar Design
2023
REM-I by Deepcell is an AI-powered platform that enables high-dimensional cellular analysis and sorting by capturing live cells and analyzing their morphology in detail. This label-free approach is particularly beneficial for fields like cancer research and immunotherapy.
In collaboration with Nacar Design, where I had the pleasure to work, we developed the aesthetics of REM-I. I contributed by creating the visual imagery for the machine, enhancing its design appeal.
Render development at Nacar Design
2023
REM-I by Deepcell is an AI-powered platform that enables high-dimensional cellular analysis and sorting by capturing live cells and analyzing their morphology in detail. This label-free approach is particularly beneficial for fields like cancer research and immunotherapy.
In collaboration with Nacar Design, where I had the pleasure to work, we developed the aesthetics of REM-I. I contributed by creating the visual imagery for the machine, enhancing its design appeal.
Render development at Nacar Design
2023
REM-I by Deepcell is an AI-powered platform that enables high-dimensional cellular analysis and sorting by capturing live cells and analyzing their morphology in detail. This label-free approach is particularly beneficial for fields like cancer research and immunotherapy.
In collaboration with Nacar Design, where I had the pleasure to work, we developed the aesthetics of REM-I. I contributed by creating the visual imagery for the machine, enhancing its design appeal.
Render development at Nacar Design
2023
REM-I by Deepcell is an AI-powered platform that enables high-dimensional cellular analysis and sorting by capturing live cells and analyzing their morphology in detail. This label-free approach is particularly beneficial for fields like cancer research and immunotherapy.
In collaboration with Nacar Design, where I had the pleasure to work, we developed the aesthetics of REM-I. I contributed by creating the visual imagery for the machine, enhancing its design appeal.
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Freelance concept design for C23. Labs
2023
This was a unique and special project, created for a renowned artist. The Black V1 is a concept design for a tattoo machine, commissioned by Oscar Akermo, a Swedish tattoo artist known for his micro-realism tattoo style. The machine was designed as an additional accessory for Oscar’s tattoo education platform, C23 Labs, to enhance the learning experience for his community.
Originally envisioned as a complement to the lessons, the Black V1 was intended to be an optional purchase for new tattoo artists. It was crafted as a tool to help beginners understand and get comfortable with the various elements that come into play during tattoo sessions, providing them with a hands-on way to explore and control the complexities of tattooing.
However, despite the concept’s potential, the Black V1 was never released. It remains an exploration of what could be, a project that illustrates the possibilities within tattoo education and professional tools, even if it ultimately stayed in the concept stage.
Freelance concept design for C23. Labs
2023
This was a unique and special project, created for a renowned artist. The Black V1 is a concept design for a tattoo machine, commissioned by Oscar Akermo, a Swedish tattoo artist known for his micro-realism tattoo style. The machine was designed as an additional accessory for Oscar’s tattoo education platform, C23 Labs, to enhance the learning experience for his community.
Originally envisioned as a complement to the lessons, the Black V1 was intended to be an optional purchase for new tattoo artists. It was crafted as a tool to help beginners understand and get comfortable with the various elements that come into play during tattoo sessions, providing them with a hands-on way to explore and control the complexities of tattooing.
However, despite the concept’s potential, the Black V1 was never released. It remains an exploration of what could be, a project that illustrates the possibilities within tattoo education and professional tools, even if it ultimately stayed in the concept stage.
Freelance concept design for C23. Labs
2023
This was a unique and special project, created for a renowned artist. The Black V1 is a concept design for a tattoo machine, commissioned by Oscar Akermo, a Swedish tattoo artist known for his micro-realism tattoo style. The machine was designed as an additional accessory for Oscar’s tattoo education platform, C23 Labs, to enhance the learning experience for his community.
Originally envisioned as a complement to the lessons, the Black V1 was intended to be an optional purchase for new tattoo artists. It was crafted as a tool to help beginners understand and get comfortable with the various elements that come into play during tattoo sessions, providing them with a hands-on way to explore and control the complexities of tattooing.
However, despite the concept’s potential, the Black V1 was never released. It remains an exploration of what could be, a project that illustrates the possibilities within tattoo education and professional tools, even if it ultimately stayed in the concept stage.
Freelance concept design for C23. Labs
2023
This was a unique and special project, created for a renowned artist. The Black V1 is a concept design for a tattoo machine, commissioned by Oscar Akermo, a Swedish tattoo artist known for his micro-realism tattoo style. The machine was designed as an additional accessory for Oscar’s tattoo education platform, C23 Labs, to enhance the learning experience for his community.
Originally envisioned as a complement to the lessons, the Black V1 was intended to be an optional purchase for new tattoo artists. It was crafted as a tool to help beginners understand and get comfortable with the various elements that come into play during tattoo sessions, providing them with a hands-on way to explore and control the complexities of tattooing.
However, despite the concept’s potential, the Black V1 was never released. It remains an exploration of what could be, a project that illustrates the possibilities within tattoo education and professional tools, even if it ultimately stayed in the concept stage.
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
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BH fitness bike development at Nacar Design
2023
During my time at Nacar Design, I had the opportunity to be part of the team tasked with designing an indoor bike for BH Fitness. This project allowed me to contribute to the early stages of development, where I worked on concept design proposals to help shape the overall vision of the product. Additionally, I was responsible for producing high-quality render images that were used to present our ideas and progress to the client, ensuring the designs were communicated effectively and professionally.
BH fitness bike development at Nacar Design
2023
During my time at Nacar Design, I had the opportunity to be part of the team tasked with designing an indoor bike for BH Fitness. This project allowed me to contribute to the early stages of development, where I worked on concept design proposals to help shape the overall vision of the product. Additionally, I was responsible for producing high-quality render images that were used to present our ideas and progress to the client, ensuring the designs were communicated effectively and professionally.
BH fitness bike development at Nacar Design
2023
During my time at Nacar Design, I had the opportunity to be part of the team tasked with designing an indoor bike for BH Fitness. This project allowed me to contribute to the early stages of development, where I worked on concept design proposals to help shape the overall vision of the product. Additionally, I was responsible for producing high-quality render images that were used to present our ideas and progress to the client, ensuring the designs were communicated effectively and professionally.
BH fitness bike development at Nacar Design
2023
During my time at Nacar Design, I had the opportunity to be part of the team tasked with designing an indoor bike for BH Fitness. This project allowed me to contribute to the early stages of development, where I worked on concept design proposals to help shape the overall vision of the product. Additionally, I was responsible for producing high-quality render images that were used to present our ideas and progress to the client, ensuring the designs were communicated effectively and professionally.
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Freelance Concept Design
2022
The White Hole Mouse is a concept design created with the goal of achieving an eye-catching, timeless aesthetic for a pocket-sized computer mouse. The design features a prominent hole in the center, giving the product a sense of lightness and sophistication by emphasizing negative space.
Its translucent case allows the mouse to blend seamlessly with any surface, creating a harmonious integration with the working environment and offering a unique look and feel with each use.
The product’s name is inspired by outer space, specifically the theoretical concept of white holes—the hypothetical counterparts to black holes. These exotic astrophysical formations (not yet proven to exist) are believed to only emit matter rather than absorb it, serving as a fitting metaphor for the White Hole Mouse as a limitless source of digital creation.
Freelance Concept Design
2022
The White Hole Mouse is a concept design created with the goal of achieving an eye-catching, timeless aesthetic for a pocket-sized computer mouse. The design features a prominent hole in the center, giving the product a sense of lightness and sophistication by emphasizing negative space.
Its translucent case allows the mouse to blend seamlessly with any surface, creating a harmonious integration with the working environment and offering a unique look and feel with each use.
The product’s name is inspired by outer space, specifically the theoretical concept of white holes—the hypothetical counterparts to black holes. These exotic astrophysical formations (not yet proven to exist) are believed to only emit matter rather than absorb it, serving as a fitting metaphor for the White Hole Mouse as a limitless source of digital creation.
Freelance Concept Design
2022
The White Hole Mouse is a concept design created with the goal of achieving an eye-catching, timeless aesthetic for a pocket-sized computer mouse. The design features a prominent hole in the center, giving the product a sense of lightness and sophistication by emphasizing negative space.
Its translucent case allows the mouse to blend seamlessly with any surface, creating a harmonious integration with the working environment and offering a unique look and feel with each use.
The product’s name is inspired by outer space, specifically the theoretical concept of white holes—the hypothetical counterparts to black holes. These exotic astrophysical formations (not yet proven to exist) are believed to only emit matter rather than absorb it, serving as a fitting metaphor for the White Hole Mouse as a limitless source of digital creation.
Freelance Concept Design
2022
The White Hole Mouse is a concept design created with the goal of achieving an eye-catching, timeless aesthetic for a pocket-sized computer mouse. The design features a prominent hole in the center, giving the product a sense of lightness and sophistication by emphasizing negative space.
Its translucent case allows the mouse to blend seamlessly with any surface, creating a harmonious integration with the working environment and offering a unique look and feel with each use.
The product’s name is inspired by outer space, specifically the theoretical concept of white holes—the hypothetical counterparts to black holes. These exotic astrophysical formations (not yet proven to exist) are believed to only emit matter rather than absorb it, serving as a fitting metaphor for the White Hole Mouse as a limitless source of digital creation.
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
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Concept design
2022
This concept envisions the hair clipper of the future—a tool that merges sleek design with intelligent technology, eliminating traditional buttons for a truly intuitive experience.
The idea behind this concept is to create a clipper that knows precisely when to power on or off, using orientation sensors to detect its position in the user’s hand. This smart interaction design minimizes distractions, allowing users to focus on grooming with ease and precision.
The streamlined, ergonomic body and touch-responsive surface bring a futuristic edge to personal grooming, challenging conventional notions of how we interact with everyday tools. This is not just a clipper—it’s a glimpse into the future of smart grooming.
Concept design
2022
This concept envisions the hair clipper of the future—a tool that merges sleek design with intelligent technology, eliminating traditional buttons for a truly intuitive experience.
The idea behind this concept is to create a clipper that knows precisely when to power on or off, using orientation sensors to detect its position in the user’s hand. This smart interaction design minimizes distractions, allowing users to focus on grooming with ease and precision.
The streamlined, ergonomic body and touch-responsive surface bring a futuristic edge to personal grooming, challenging conventional notions of how we interact with everyday tools. This is not just a clipper—it’s a glimpse into the future of smart grooming.
Concept design
2022
This concept envisions the hair clipper of the future—a tool that merges sleek design with intelligent technology, eliminating traditional buttons for a truly intuitive experience.
The idea behind this concept is to create a clipper that knows precisely when to power on or off, using orientation sensors to detect its position in the user’s hand. This smart interaction design minimizes distractions, allowing users to focus on grooming with ease and precision.
The streamlined, ergonomic body and touch-responsive surface bring a futuristic edge to personal grooming, challenging conventional notions of how we interact with everyday tools. This is not just a clipper—it’s a glimpse into the future of smart grooming.
Concept design
2022
This concept envisions the hair clipper of the future—a tool that merges sleek design with intelligent technology, eliminating traditional buttons for a truly intuitive experience.
The idea behind this concept is to create a clipper that knows precisely when to power on or off, using orientation sensors to detect its position in the user’s hand. This smart interaction design minimizes distractions, allowing users to focus on grooming with ease and precision.
The streamlined, ergonomic body and touch-responsive surface bring a futuristic edge to personal grooming, challenging conventional notions of how we interact with everyday tools. This is not just a clipper—it’s a glimpse into the future of smart grooming.
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
Concept design explorations
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
CAD Development
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Render development for Baxlab
2021
This project was one of my first freelance assignments, where I developed a series of marketing images tailored specifically for web and promotional use. The design process for the crossbody bag began with exploring various color combinations to find the perfect look. However, after reviewing the options, the team decided to move forward with an all-black version, as it captured a refined, sophisticated appeal that stood out in its simplicity.
The intention behind the product design was to create an accessory with a timeless and versatile aesthetic—one that would convey elegance and adapt visually to a range of styles and outfits. The result is a crossbody bag that balances modernity with classic appeal, making it both visually striking and adaptable across diverse fashion contexts.
Render development for Baxlab
2021
This project was one of my first freelance assignments, where I developed a series of marketing images tailored specifically for web and promotional use. The design process for the crossbody bag began with exploring various color combinations to find the perfect look. However, after reviewing the options, the team decided to move forward with an all-black version, as it captured a refined, sophisticated appeal that stood out in its simplicity.
The intention behind the product design was to create an accessory with a timeless and versatile aesthetic—one that would convey elegance and adapt visually to a range of styles and outfits. The result is a crossbody bag that balances modernity with classic appeal, making it both visually striking and adaptable across diverse fashion contexts.
Render development for Baxlab
2021
This project was one of my first freelance assignments, where I developed a series of marketing images tailored specifically for web and promotional use. The design process for the crossbody bag began with exploring various color combinations to find the perfect look. However, after reviewing the options, the team decided to move forward with an all-black version, as it captured a refined, sophisticated appeal that stood out in its simplicity.
The intention behind the product design was to create an accessory with a timeless and versatile aesthetic—one that would convey elegance and adapt visually to a range of styles and outfits. The result is a crossbody bag that balances modernity with classic appeal, making it both visually striking and adaptable across diverse fashion contexts.
Render development for Baxlab
2021
This project was one of my first freelance assignments, where I developed a series of marketing images tailored specifically for web and promotional use. The design process for the crossbody bag began with exploring various color combinations to find the perfect look. However, after reviewing the options, the team decided to move forward with an all-black version, as it captured a refined, sophisticated appeal that stood out in its simplicity.
The intention behind the product design was to create an accessory with a timeless and versatile aesthetic—one that would convey elegance and adapt visually to a range of styles and outfits. The result is a crossbody bag that balances modernity with classic appeal, making it both visually striking and adaptable across diverse fashion contexts.
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