Jeffrey Ibañez

Co-Founder & Chief Design Officer @ IMPACT ACOUSTIC® I Climate Action Advocate

Lucerne Metropolitan Area

About

With over five years of experience as a co-founder and Chief Design Officer at IMPACT ACOUSTIC and founder at ChatPod, I am passionate about creating sustainable and circular design solutions that make a real impact on people and the planet. I specialize in developing high-performance acoustic products made from recycled materials, such as PET bottles and cardboard, that are 100% recyclable, lightweight, easy to handle, and aesthetically pleasing. As a rebel and innovator, I go beyond mere data and facts and integrate emotion into my design process, infusing a sense of humanity and meaning into my work. I collaborate with local suppliers and social organizations to source and assemble my products, and I constantly seek new ways to improve the environmental and social quality of the design industry. My mission is to challenge the ordinary and inspire others to join me in the permanent beta of sustainable and circular design.

Experience

  • IMPACT ACOUSTIC® (7 yrs 10 mos)
    • Co-Founder, Chief Design Officer
      Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Co-Founder
      Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

      IMPACT ACOUSTIC® is a Swiss company, specialised in providing high-performance acoustic solutions made from recycled PET bottles. Our ARCHISONIC® acoustic absorbers are a direct response to ecological sustainability and environmental quality requirements facing contemporary interior design and fit-out. Produced from recycled PET and now further additives, it is 100% recyclable. The advantages of common acoustic absorbers include lightweight, easy to handle and process with all common tools like CNC-cutter and even with a Japanese knife. It is extremely robust, can be screwed, is washable and available in large size panels of up to 1800 x 2400 x 24 mm and 1200 x 2800 x 12 mm as standard products.

    • Founder
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

      ChatPod is the first Circular product in the market, made of 97% post-consumer content and 100% recyclable. The cardboard chassis gives a simple and timeless shape. The felt-like interior and exterior finish made from 100% PET acoustic material give the pod the seamless lines. The robust structure made from sawdust that gives the pod the support and a rigid look. The carefully selected materials are sourced locally and assembled in cooperation with the local handicap organization. With less glass surface, ChatPod gives more privacy to the user and the acoustic body finish contribute to improving room acoustics and provides a visual barrier in any existing workspace landscape. As an agile tool, ChatPod can be moved and configured according to your need with ease.

  • Senior Designer at Unispace
    Jan 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Unispace is a global design firm with integrated project delivery capabilities. With 35 offices across 13 countries, we seamlessly unite strategy, design and delivery to achieve real, measurable results for our clients. We call this unique methodology Think Create Make.

  • Design Director & Manager - Corporate & Commercial at Pfister Professional AG
    Apr 2012 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Leading a team of 4 designers. Duties and responsibilities: Design Management Corporate and Hospitality design Concept design and analysis Proposal presentation Space planning FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) Construction details drawings (2D) Documentation Client coordination and management

  • Senior Interior Designer at dwp design worldwide partnership
    May 2010 - Feb 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Leading a team of 8 of designers, drafts man and FF&E designers. Duties and responsibilities: Corporate design (specialization) Concept design and analysis Space planning Proposal presentation Proposal organization Schedule and execution of construction Coordination with construction and procurement On-site supervision and management Project management Client coordination and management

  • Junior Interior Designer at DB&B Pte Ltd
    Sep 2007 - Nov 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Worked directly under Design Director. Duties and responsibilities: Concept development Space planning Detail documentation