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.
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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.
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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