Clara Rúa Design
Her greatest inspiration
lies in bringing her clients' visions to life. Guided by nature and biomimicry, she is drawn to the fluidity of the sea, the gentle curves of organic forms, and the beauty of natural patterns. Each design is a reflection of these inspirations, crafted to captivate both the eye and the soul, always with meticulous attention to detail.
Clara is deeply passionate
about design, not only for the end product but for the story behind each creation. Additionally, she finds immense fascination in the intricacies of the manufacturing processes, and she ensures that every product she designs carries not just functionality and aesthetics, but also a compelling narrative and a meticulous production journey.
Materials
are for Clara the base and the starting point after the concept in her design process. Her interest in sustainable materials stems from a deep commitment to environmental responsibility and ethical practices. She is driven by a desire to minimize the ecological footprint of her designs and contribute positively to the well-being of our planet.
By prioritizing sustainable materials and production methods, she strives to create products that not only meet the needs of today but also safeguard the resources for future generations. Sustainability is not just a consideration in her designs; it's a guiding principle that informs every aspect of her work.
Let's work
together!
Background
2024/ Launching of her first technological design, Wave Series 01 speaker x Avalos Sound Design, at the High End Munich 2024.
2020/ Materialized exhibition, Isola Design District x Dutch Design Week: From biomaterials to collectible design, introducing "2048 Low Stool".
2018 - 2019/ Lecturer on Design and Luxury for the master's degree in Fashion & Luxury Business at the EU Business School in Barcelona.
2018 - 2019/ Lecturer on Cyanotype Workshops at Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering.
2019/ Started her journey as a freelance product designer.
2014 - 2018/ Graduated in Industrial Design and Communication (BA) majored in Product Design at Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering.
2018/ RAW exhibition (ceramic meets fibers) at Elisava Barcelona School of Design and Engineering.
2018/ Base Camp on Ceramics and Fibers in La Bisbal d'Empordà, Girona, Spain.
2017/ Paperphylia exhibition, at Ventura Lambrate, in the context of the Milano Design Week.
2000 - 2014/ Specialized in Adobe Suite and worked as a freelance web programmer and designer, while concurrently working for a law firm.
2000/ Moved to Barcelona to attend the first course in Spain on Object-Oriented Java Programming, promoted by IBM and La Caixa
(1st national cohort).
1995 - 2000/ Worked in the field of optics as a specialist technician in eyewear assembly, as well as in hearing aid technology.
70s/ Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
