About Movalle
Industrial designer based in Guatemala City
As a Designer
Manuel Ovalle is a Guatemalan industrial designer dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and the empowerment of local industries.
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With a focus on additive manufacturing, Manuel develops advanced methods for construction and high-fidelity prototyping. His designs go beyond aesthetics, fostering sustainable habits and introducing alternative materials and processes that redefine what’s possible in design.
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Manuel’s work has earned international recognition, with independent and collaborative projects showcased in prestigious competitions.
As a professor at leading Guatemalan universities, he is also deeply committed to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of designers.
At Movalle, Manuel provides innovative design solutions through independent and collaborative projects
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Movalle is open to design consultancies and collaborations.
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At present Manuel Ovalle
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Works at the Research & Development Center of Progreso, one of the greatest construction solutions companies in the region, being head of design of a full-scale concrete 3D printing research project (housing scale), as well as the printer operator and 3D designer.
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It is one of 35 globally elected young designers in the "Young Designers Circle 2023-2025" programme of the World Design Organization.
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Develops independent and collaborative design projects such as Movalle, his designer's name.
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Is an active member & and Impact Officer (2022-2023) of Global Shapers, Guatemala City Hub (a WEF initiative).​
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It´s a professor at the Industrial Design Bachelor at Francisco Marroquin and Rafael Landivar University in Guatemala City.