maxwell solano
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rooted in observation and lived experience, my designs focus on thoughtful, pleasurable design grounded in material honesty and the narrative potential of form.

valuing clarity, restraint, and sensitivity to how things are made and felt. i design in pursuit of feeling — expanding beyond simply use to create moments that resonate with users
education
2022 - 2026          BS // San Francisco State University // San Francisco, CA
                                 — industrial design, concentration in product design
                     
softwares
                                CAD // Rhino3D, SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, Blender
                                Adobe Creative Cloud // Acrobat,  Ai,  Id,  Lr,  Ps
                                Shopify

experience
2025 - pres.           evan kinori // design & studio asst.                                                                
                                — operation support, graphic, product, & furniture design
2023 - 2025           evan kinori // shopkeeper                                
                                — visual merchandising, clienteling, order fulfillment

group exhibitions
2024                       You’re Still Young // San Francisco, CA              

press              
2025                     I Know A Spot! // Golden Gate Xpress