I am Olivia Alvarez. I was born and raised in Vancouver BC Canada

I am Olivia Alvarez. I was born and raised in Vancouver
B.C. Canada, though my roots are of Spanish and English
decent. I graduated from Emily Carr University of Art
and Design in 2014 with a Bachelors degree, majoring in
Industrial design.
I began my love for art and sculpture at a young age and
continued to exercise my creativity through schooling
and a small ceramic studio in West Bank, which I visited
in the summer. This creative mind set led me to Emily
Carr University, where I experimented with a variety of
materials, developing sculptures and design products.
In my work, an object can be much more than a singular
object and maintain a transformative quality. This is
an element that continues to appear in my art and
design pieces. My intension is to grow in the industrial
design field by expanding my knowledge through work
experience, material usage, and computer programs, all
while intergrading my artistic expression.
SCULPTURES
Wooden Feather 2010
Inspiration: The movement and flex of a peacock feather earring
Materials: Maple, steel rod, and metal hooks.
Foie Gras W 2010
Inspiration: the connection between social media amongst humans
and the process of making fatty goose liver, foie gras.
Original display: Included tube of fat forced into mouth of piece.
Materials: Plaster, Styrene, and black spray paint.
Design Products
ReLeaf 2013
A retractable, lightweight, and accessible cover which efficiently
shelters a wheelchair user from the rain.
Designers: Olivia Alvarez, and Douglas Weir
The Granville Table
This table design was created for BoConcept
using small space living as our muse. The
Granville table is designed for the modern
living space which is continuing to decrease in
size. A user is able to quickly transform this
“coffee table” from its regular use into a
functional work surface. This is achieved with a
simple storage compartment for items, such as
remote controls, magazines, iPods and cables.
The larger surface lifts higher and closer to the
user to enhance comfort, ergonomics, function
and posture. The table is constructed from heat
treated birch, aluminum and tube steel.
Designers: Olivia Alvarez, Scott Forsythe, and
Douglas Weir 2012
2014
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Standard Dimensions
15.25” W x 26” L x 2.25” H
is a collapsible stool, designed to be transformative, lightweight,
and compact while maintaining efficiency for small modern
spaces and revered aesthetic value for individuals.
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Materials
Baltic Birch plywood
Square tube steel bar
3/16 steel rod
ABS Plastic
Standard Features
Deck tape for foot placement
Leather upholstered seat pad
Earth magnet closing function A
Nail hooks on bottom panel B
Finish Options
White
Black
Red
A
26“
24“
15.25”
2.25“
Thank you