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Event type: Shine Exhibition

Spire Fold

By Alvaro Uribe/Alvaro Uribe Design

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Architectural Inspired Light

Spire Fold explore the balance between architectural precision and soft illumination. Inspired by he quiet elegance of Japanese paper lanterns and the vertical presence of modern skylines, the design crease a warm, sculptural light with a calm geometric character. Produced through 3D printing, the piece embraces a method that allows precision, variation, and subtle complexity in its surface articulation.

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Alvaro Uribe/Alvaro Uribe Design

Alvaro Uribe is a multidisciplinary designer and creative leader based in New York, recognized for crafting emotionally resonant, business-driven design experiences. Born in the U.S. and raised in Colombia, his work blends poetic form, strategic thinking, and cultural sensitivity. Over the past 15 years, he has built a body of work rooted in “emotional function”—the idea that products should spark meaning beyond utility.

His portfolio spans industrial design, UX/UI, and branding, with collaborations including BMW, Chobani, SC Johnson, Rosenthal, Nambé, and Slide Design. His work has been exhibited at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and recognized with Red Dot, Good Design, and IDA Awards.

Alvaro is also a professor at Pratt Institute, where he mentors emerging designers. Alongside his teaching, he continues to lead design initiatives that merge craft, storytelling, and market impact.

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