About

After over a decade in design, with a specialty in Industrial Design; WORKBENCH’s founder launched the collaborative consultancy. With a refined network of skilled practitioners and highly technical experience we’re here to support your firm.

Jake Oliveira is an award winning Industrial Designer who has specialized expertise in manufacturing, marketing, and selling product in the design industry. His knowledge of engineering & fabrication helps brings designers visions to life.
  • Founder, Industrial Design Specialist

    An alumni of York University’s coveted YSDN Bachelor of Design (Hons), Jake specialized in industrial design. His tenure has seen him cut his teeth at three prominent Toronto studios, Umbra, IIBYIV, and Powell & Bonnell. With a keen eye for creative direction and specialized technical skills, Jake’s versatile expertise is a critical asset in assisting you on your creative projects.

    Jake’s collaborations with international brands and signature designs adorn top tier showrooms nationally, including Dennis Miller (New York) and R Hughes (Atlanta). His works have received multiple highly lauded awards and honours.

  • 2021-2025

    Jake Oliveira Studio - Principal

    2019 - 2021

    Powell & Bonnell - Industrial Design Lead

    2014 - 2019

    IIBYIV Design - Industrial Designer

    2014

    Umbra - Graphic Designer (Packaging, Print, Digital)

TESTIMONIALS

“WORKBENCH are pros at navigating the design media landscape. They understand how to generate buzz and engagement through smartly-crafted marketing materials and compelling case studies that feel fresh and on-trend. Their efficient, deadline-oriented style makes them well-suited to working with the press.”

Mark Challen, Former VP Communications of House & Home Magazine, Design Expert

“The operations aspect of the design business can be somewhat tedious and time consuming. It has been great to have WORKBENCH as part of our team to help us navigate through business strategy and RFP’s, allowing our team more time to concentrate on our clients and what we enjoy and do best; design.”

Natasha Popek-Konieczko, Co-Founder of Common Good Studio, Interior Designer