about me
David Recalde
Product designer with expertise in digital creation technologies and marketing, focused on seeking practical and creative solutions for everyday life.
About me
🇪🇸 Born in Madrid (1982)
🗼Tokyo based
🟢 Available for a new job
📚 Passionate about the history and methodology of design
✏️ Loves to sketch as part of the design process
💻 Discoverer of new technologies applied to digital creation
💡 Driven by creativity and innovation
🤝 Team builder
🌍 Adaptable and empathetic in diverse environments
🎭 Proficient in cultural management and event production
My Software Skills
Photoshop
Illustrator
Indesign
Premiere
Capcut
3dstudio
AutoCAD
Solidworks
New AI tools for digital creation
My career
Digital Content Creator in Japan
🇯🇵 NODA.TOKYO digital agency (2025~)
Co-founder & Creative Director
Launched a design and communication agency Noda.tokyo working with public institutions and international companies. Leading branding, content strategy, and visual design projects, combining creativity with strategic thinking.
Communication Advisor in Japan
🇯🇵 Instituto Cervantes Tokio (2020~2024)
In-house Cultural Department
*Instituto Cervantes Tokio is a Spanish Public Institution for the promotion of the spanish culture, language, and cultural exchange.
Functions: Organized events, product launches, and managed marketing activities including social media, newsletters, and advertisements. Team management.
Digital Content Creator in Japan
🇯🇵 Embassy of Spain in Japan (2020~2024)
Freelance
Functions: I have contributed to the cultural section by creating promotional materials for cultural exhibitions, producing audiovisual and photographic content for events and conferences, and redesigning and updating institutional signage within the Embassy premises.
Graphic Designer and Illustrator in Japan
🇯🇵 The University of Tokyo (2021~2024)
Freelance
Functions: Developed graphic materials to support scientific publications of the Faculty of Engineering.
Brand Creator in Japan
🇯🇵 Club Español en Japón スペイン倶楽部 (2018~)
Freelance
Functions: Creator of the SupeinClub brand, responsible for brand development, marketing strategies, community engagement, and organizing events in collaboration with Spanish brands seeking visibility in Japan.
Spanish Language Teacher in Japan
🇯🇵 JICA, Japan Intl. Coop. Agency (2017~2020)
Freelance
Functions: As a Spanish teacher for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), I defined the content and designed teaching materials for Japanese students. I evaluated their progress and created activities to reinforce their knowledge.
Product Designer
🇪🇸 T3cnologic (2014~2016)
In-house Design Department
Functions: conducting market and ethnography studies, performing research and developing proposals, engaging in product and branding development, and effectively communicating value.
Master’s degree in Design
🇪🇸 Complutense University (Madrid, Spain)
2013~2014
Product Designer
🇪🇸 Manufacturas Celda / Uno Design (2011~2013)
In-house Technical Office Department
Functions: Collaborated with the Artistic Director and external designers to develop and refine products, ensuring technical and formal resolution with factory professionals. Designed the company catalog and assembly manuals, created 3D models, and prepared client presentations for the commercial department.
Degree in Product Design
🇪🇸 EASD School of Art and Design (Valencia)
2007~2012
Visiting student in Industrial and Product Design
🇭🇺 Moholy Nagy University of Art and Design (Budapest)
2011
Product Designer
🇪🇸 Design Agency – Ximo Roca Diseño (2009~2010)
In-house Design Department
Functions: As a product designer at Ximo Roca’s studio, my responsibilities included conducting research and developing proposals, engaging in product and branding development, and effectively communicating value. I was also in charge of 3D modeling and rendering, as well as preparing presentations for the final client.
Master in 3D Animation and Digital Post-Production
🇪🇸 CICE Training Center (Madrid)
2004~2005
Technician of Plastic Arts and Design Furniture
🇪🇸 College of Design (Madrid)
2000~2002