Valerie Totubalina
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Valerie Totubalina

Spatial / Industrial DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
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Valerie Totubalina
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Valerie Totubalina

Spatial / Industrial DesignerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
I am a London based multi-disciplinary designer working at the intersection of spatial, industrial design and psychology. My core interest lies within the field of human interaction with objects and spaces. I was involved in extensive design collaboration projects with some of the most renown brands on the planet, ranging from car manufacturers to top end boutique names, including Borsalino and Thomas Pink. Most of my day to day work includes developing design schemes for retail architectural spaces, interiors and products. The work spans through all design stages from concept to fabrication and construction. Having a background in ceramics, I acknowledge the importance of material knowledge to design and strive to produce a product of exceptional quality. I understand the limitations as well as the potential of materials. I run my own studio in London which is cooperating with European manufacturers and develops new design concepts for their product ranges. With the use of advanced 3D modeling software and various prototyping methods, my aim is to design highly functional objects as well as shapes of unordinary poetic beauty. I work closely with manufacturers to ensure my concepts transform into harmonious objects. Holding a Master’s degree in Psychology, I possess a unique design approach taking into consideration an end-user’s personality and expectations.
Projects
  • DOMOVOY
    DOMOVOYProduct: Collection of Domestic Utility Objects Year: 2017 Material: Ceramics/Earthenware
  • 'Swan' Teapot
    'Swan' TeapotProduct: Teapot Year: 2017 Client: Simon Stevens Design Studio Material: Ceramics/Porcelain
  • Mermaid
    MermaidProduct: Chair Year: 2017 material: fiberglass / carbon fibre
  • Thumbelina
    ThumbelinaProduct: Bathtub Year: 2017 Client: fram Material: Porcelain
  • Spike
    SpikeProduct: Tableware Year: 2016-2017 Client: Nachtmann Material: Bavarian Crystal
  • Curve
    CurveProduct: Tableware/Giftware Year: 2016-2017 Client: Nachtmann Material: Bavarian Crystal
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Work history
    Contract Designer
    GermanyFreelance
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    Lead DesignerTotubalina design
     - London, United KingdomFreelance
    TOTUBALINA is a young design studio from London. ​ In the world of Architecture we worked on high-profile projects with some of the most reputable names in the trade (Foster + Partners, Gensler, Aedas). Across many years we dealt with demanding clients ranging from wealthy royal families to leading tech corporations (Apple Inc.). Through this hard craft we learnt what it takes to deliver quality design to the highest expectation. With this experience we are moving into Ceramics, Glassware, Sculpture and Product Design. ​ Holding Master’s degree in Psychology we use academic theories to understand the end-user and thinking ‘from inside’ of the subject we work on the very souls of our design pieces. ​ Having studied Ceramic and Industrial Design in Central St Martins University we absorbed the best of London's design culture and are proudly passionate about artistic quality of our work, aiming to create not only functional, but elegant objects. ​ Using advanced modelling software and prototyping methods we design forms of poetic beauty and work closely with manufacturers to ensure our concepts transform into harmonious objects. In the modern era of computerized design and manufacturing any shape is possible. Our designs are manufactured by Nachtmann/Riedel in Bavarian Crystal and a new collection are constantly launching.
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Skills
  • Concept Sketching
  • 3D Prototyping
  • Concept Development
  • CAD
  • 3D Visualisation
  • Ceramic Design
Education
    The Cross+ng, Central Saint Martins logo
    The Cross+ng, Central Saint Martins logo
    BA(Hons) Ceramic/Industrial Design, First Class HonoursThe Cross+ng, Central Saint Martins
     - London, United Kingdom
    Unique nationally, this course provides a design-led creative experience of ceramics within a broad subject context and brings an ethos of responsible design to the study of markets and manufacture.
    Master's degree in Psychology, Distinction
     - Saint Petersburg, Russia
Awards
    Nachtmann NextGen Design Competition