My name is Gonçalo Frade, I am an Industrial Designer from Portugal currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
I like to create meaningful experiences and connections through my designs, combining functionality with innovative techniques.
I enjoy paying attention to detail and working through a consistent process that helps me achieve my ambitions while exploring different approaches.
I’m passionate about surfing and exploring art in it’s several forms and shapes. Experimenting fuels my creativity, as it drives me and my love for dynamic and meaningful experiences.
Education
Master in Industrial Design (2023 - 2025) Kolding School of Design (Kolding, Denmark)
Bachelor in Product and Interior Design (2020 - 2023) Faculty of Belas-Artes of the University of Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal)
Diploma in Visual Arts (2017 - 2020) Santa Maria High School (Sintra, Portugal)
Experience
Product Innovation Internship - Kompan (Odense, Denmark)
(Sept 2024 - Dec 2024)
Concept and Design department, idea generation and creation of mock-ups. Collaboration in a large scale project.
Design Assistant - FabLab Lisbon (FBAUL, Lisbon)
(Sept 2022 - Feb 2023)
CO2 Laser, Milling machine and 3D print Assistant. Experimenting and testing prototypes.
Product Designer - FradeMetalurgica (Sintra, Portugal)
(June 2020 - July 2022)
Laser assistant, file preparation, digital drawing and CAD modelling.
Projects
Playground Design project - Kompan - Master thesis (Odense, Denmark)
(Jan 2025 - Jun 2025)
Testing mockups, Ideation and product development. Collaboration with the KOMPAN design department in Denmark.
Furniture Design Project - IKEA - Bachelor thesis (Lisbon, Portugal)
(Mar 2023 - Jun 2023)
3D modelling, Rendering, Ideation and sketching. Collaboration with the IKEA Design Studio in Portugal.