```cv
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```

```cv
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```

Mitote is a familiar emotional game that's placed in the middle of the table. The game seeks to provoke good conversation and spend quality time among family members at mealtime.

We design a game experience knowing that every person has something to share. To detonate conversations we use three pirinolas that together articulate emotions, situations, and random dynamics for each player. The goal of the game is to reach the center of the tablecloth, but its mission is to integrate the family through close bonds of trust.

Collaborator: **[Manu Torres](http://read.cv/manutorr)**

Read more about the project in my portfolio: **[Mitote](https://dvillafer.com/mitote)**

Mitote

During my **JICA Design Residency** at Kyoto, I created various pieces through traditional techniques as a way for people to become familiar with traditional crafts in everyday activities. I worked with several Japanese artisans—experienced mentors—who supported me through the process of these projects. These objects were exhibit in the **伝統の虫 - Dento no Mushi "Urban" edition** in Kyoto, Japan.

```cv
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```

### **Ichi-go Ichi-e (一期一会): One life, one encounter**

The following collection is an analysis of how I perceived, understood and interpreted Japanese culture through the sense of taste. Through cuisine, I believe one can best appreciate and understand a culture.

"Ichi-go Ichi-e" emphasises the power of taste to spark meaningful conversations, experiences, and memories when sharing a meal with family and friends.

### **Hi–Fu–Mi**

A set of 3 cooking pots inspired by the Kaiseki dining style, which aims to balance temperature, texture, and taste between courses.

```cv
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```

This series of cooking dishes are meant to encourage family and friends to gather for food, share memories, and enjoy food together.

It is made from **Kyo-gawara**, a smoked clay widely used in traditional Japanese housing and temples. The artisan **Masahisa Asada** is considered a National Treasure by the Japanese government for being the third generation of artisans keeping up alive this technique. Mr Asada mentored and collaborated through the entire development of this project in his workshop in Kyoto, Japan.

Learn more in my portfolio: **[Hi Fu Mi](https://dvillafer.com/hifumi)**

### **Ikkokusenkin**

A Sake set that aims to change the way you enjoy Sake during nature festivals like Hanami (花 見), the cherry blossom festival.  Due to the set's symmetry, you can play with the elements to create towers with a variety of shapes.

```cv
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```

I collaborated with **Kanako Moriyama**, an experienced ceramicist, throughout the creation of the Sake set.

The Sake bag features a minimalist design, combining embroidery and hand-painted **Kinsai (銀彩)**, a gold-painting technique that enhances the value of the set.

```cv
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```

Learn more in my portfolio: **[Sake set](https://dvillafer.com/ikkokusenkin-1) / [Sake set's Handbag](https://dvillafer.com/ikkokusenkin-2)**

### **Ichisenshin**

The name is derived from a Japanese idiom meaning “with one’s heart and soul”. Making someone a cup of tea is a simple way to show affection and appreciation without words.

```cv
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```

The main focus of this tea set is portability. The convenience of making tea anytime, anywhere. To achieve this, the set comes in a bag inspired by Origami's ability to make flat surfaces three dimensional. Its simplicity lies in the use of a single material and laser cutting to achieve a seamless construction.

```cv
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```

Under the guidance of **Junko Tohara**, an expert artisan in natural dyes for fabrics, I hand-dyed the handkerchief (tea towel) for the set. It was dyed naturally with **Aizome** (藍染め), a traditional indigo dye, and finished with **Ginsai** (銀彩), a hand-made silver painting.

Learn more in my portfolio: **[Tea set](https://dvillafer.com/ichisenshin-part-1) / [Tea set's Handbag](https://dvillafer.com/ichisenshin-part-2)**

Ichi-go Ichi-e (一期一会) collection

Product designer

UX Foundations: Style Guides and Design Systems

Agile Foundations

· Graduated First Class Honours – Summa Cum Laude
· Academic Talent Scholarship holder (2011–2015)

· Project “Mitote”, a product in collaboration with Manuel Torres, was selected as part of DECODE 2015. 
· Displayed at Monterrey and Mexico City (2015)

Abierto Mexicano de Diseño

DECODE

As part of the Nakano design lab, my JICA Fellowship Project, “Ichi-go Ichi-e” was displayed at the Art Space Yokaan  gallery.

伝統の虫 – Dento no Mushi "Urban"

The talk was about the Design career path, the continuously changing reality, and how these changes turn into new possibilities for designers.

Design is not linear

* Provided branding, graphic design, and social media content services to 15+ small businesses.

Visual designer

* Launched and managed all aspects of an online baby shop.  Leading creative direction for consumer products, marketing, and business operations.

Koloikos

Founder and designer

* Juggling multiple clients to deliver strategic insights for improving their websites and digital presence. Driving UX research, wireframing, and content audits while supporting web development and testing. Keeping projects on track with tight timelines and budgets to ensure client satisfaction.

Digital Product Exective

* Instructed the Semiotics course for Industrial Design undergrads, providing mentoring, syllabus planning, material creation and assessments.

University Lecturer

* Assisted the design team in the discovery phase of a new Air Purifier concept for the Japanese market. 

Design Intern

* Started as an intern and was quickly promoted to lead the men's bag collections. Oversaw each season's full cycle from conception to delivery, including trend analysis, design, prototyping, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Fashion Product designer

* Selected as one of five designers for a residency fellowship from over 100 applicants.

* Worked in 30+ workshops to learn traditional craft skills from Japanese artisans, resulting in a collaboration with local artisans to create the 'Ichi-go Ichi-e' collection later showcased at the 伝統の虫 - Dento no Mushi “Urban” exhibition at Art Space Yokaan, Japan (2018).

Dany Villalobos

2021