Maria Emilia Palet

Director
Project management and product design from the idea to the follow-up production.

Clients:
2000 to Present. Trikén SRL / Borders SRL - Manufacturer of children's furniture (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
www.mueblesmaschicos.com
2015. Geuther - Kindermöbel und -geräte GmbH & Co.KG (Mitwitz, Germany) www.geuther.de
2014. Weller Construction - Engineering and design office (Kirchen / Sieg, Germany) www.weller-construction.de
2013. Alberto Benedetti - 3D Virtual Artist (Sacile, Italia) www.albertocgart.com/
2012. Estudio Dalponte - Product design consultancy (Rosario, Argentina) www.dalponte.com.ar
2011. Artelum SA - Lighting systems (Buenos Aires, Argentina) www.artelum.com.ar
2007 to 2010. Abreu SA - Equipment for the food industry (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.abreu.com.ar
2008. Zubillaga - Carpentry (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.carpinteriazubillaga.com
2006. Speedy - Gastronomy equipment (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.speedy-grill.com.ar
2005. Outland SA - Outdoor Clothing (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
2004 to 2000. Tandem SRL - Sweaters (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
2003. Nepenpiren - Mountain Cabins (San Martín de los Andes, Argentina) www.nepenpiren.com.ar
2002. QM Servicios Metalúrgicos - Metalworking (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.qm-equipment.com.ar
2001. Pitercantropus - Informal Clothing (Mar del Plata, Argentina)
2000. Unitek - Water treatment engineering (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.unitek.com.ar
1999. Casa ISI SRL - Barbecue and grills (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.casaisi.com.ar
1999. Dr. Bonetti Oranday, Grupo Odontológico Integral - Dental healthcare group (México DF, México)
1999. Graphic SRL - Plastic industry (Mar del Plata, Argentina) www.graphic-srl.com.ar
1999. Bark SRL - Fast food (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Assist, monitor and evaluate graduating industrial design students in their senior year of the Industrial Design Course of Study. Review design skills and methodology, grade and provide feedback on their projects. Support professors in their day-to-day tasks and functions (take attendance, keep records of grades, etc.)

Produce high quality 3D perspective drawings (renders) of a wind-powered generator.

Concept design of a lighting device using in-house technology resources of the company.

Assist and support the architect project manager on remodelling projects. Plan, prioritize and review on site the work of staff and contractors responsible for electrical equipment, lighting, plumbing, masonry, utilities and grounds. Prepare, correct and update AutoCAD drawings (floor-plans, space planning). Coordinate with suppliers, sub-contractors, clients on project matters, resolve interface issues and technical clarification. Keep the project on schedule. Make payments and purchases.

Monitor thesis work of graduating industrial design students in their senior year of the Industrial Design Course of Study. Assist students in their individual year-long thesis projects. Provide input for the evaluation of the formal presentation of work accomplished. Assist and support professors in their day-to-day tasks and functions (take attendance, keep students noticed about interim evaluations, keep track of all performance reviews, etc.) Accomplishment: Initiated an archive of the students projects aimed at providing a historical compilation and public access https://pgpfaud.shutterfly.com/ continuously updated over the years.

Launch initiatives promoting networking and cooperation among the members of the Professional Association. Develop activities that answer common needs through the optimal use of the available resources. Organise events such as exhibitions and public relations activities to point out the benefits of design for the society and economy. Organise training courses to improve professional practice and skills. Deliver weekly newsletter to kept up-to-date members on competitions and exhibitions in the field. Develop a 'Guidebook to pricing' and a ‘Good design’ Award.

Lead small-group sessions in the first year of the Industrial Design Course of Study. Assist students in their day-to-day tasks and evaluate their academic progress. Prepare additional learning materials and give complementary lecturers to facilitate discussion, class participation and ensures students gain a clear understanding of what to take from the readings, exercises and the lectures given by the professor or other faculty members.

Product design. Plan, organize and set priorities to deliver a suitable work and meet deadlines. Quote and schedule the projects, interact with clients stakeholders (management, sales, production, etc) and suppliers, follow-up production.