Rachad Salem

Based in Los Angeles

 
 

I’m a computational designer and creative technologist exploring how geometry, interaction, and fabrication shape new forms of design. My work blends coding, digital fabrication, materials, and hands-on prototyping — from parametric systems to interactive objects and experimental 3D printing workflows.

I’m based in Los Angeles and open to roles in computational design, digital fabrication, creative technology, and R&D-driven prototyping.

CV


EXPERIENCE


  • Consultant at JetClay - Design and 3D printing Ceramics Studio (2023 - Opporto, Madrid, Spain)

    • Computational Design: Engaged in multidisciplinary computational design projects, integrating technology with artistic expression.

    • Research and Development: Spearheaded the development of the Delta Clay 3D Printing Machine, enhancing the studio's capabilities in ceramic fabrication.

    • Educational Initiatives: Developed educational modules for JetClay Academy, fostering knowledge in 3D printing and ceramics.

    • User Interface Development: Designed an online platform enabling users to create custom 3D models and generate G-code for printing.

    • Research and Development: Spearheaded the development of Opensource Delta Clay 3D Printing Machine, enhancing the studio's capabilities in ceramic fabrication.

  • Co-Founder at Godot Studio - Design and 3D printing Studio (2020 - 2023 – Getafe, Madrid, Spain)

    • Multidisciplinary Computational Design: Leading the conceptualization and execution of design projects across various disciplines, utilizing computational design techniques to create solutions.

    • Workflow development: Building and optimizing design workflows, including the generation of G-Code using Grasshopper for 3D printing processes

    • Educational Outreach: Conducting courses & Training, on Computational Design and Additive Manufacturing, disseminating knowledge and expertise within the field to students and professionals.

    • Post-Processing: Managing post-processing procedures to enhance the quality and finish of printed designs, ensuring the highest level of craftsmanship in the final products.

  • Computational Designer & Digital Fabricator at Lowpoly (2020 - 2022 - Opanel, Madrid, Spain)

    • Design, draft, and prepare parametric models for additive manufacturing(e.g. Ceramics, Resin, FDM, 6-axis robot)

    • Build workflows, G-Code, and Rapid-code using Grasshopper

    • Coordinate with engineers to optimize production quality and speed

    • Organize manufacturing, assembly and shipping of large and small-scale projects

    • Perform rapid prototyping and post-processing tasks

    • Use of various 3D printing technologies, including clay printing, FDM, SLS, and SLA

  • Junior Architect at KCDA (2017 – 2019, Westwood, CA, USA)

    • Assisted in all phases of the design and construction process for medical and residential projects

    • Lead designer for residential houses in San Francisco, working with clients to iterate designs and obtain permitting

    • Draft as-builts, PC submittals, construction documents, and bidding sets

    • Coordinate with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and third-party quality assurance team

    • Create 3D visualizations using Sketchup and 3DS Max


SKILLS


  • Architectural & Urban Design(CAD)

  • Computational design and digital fabrication

  • Rapid Prototyping

  • Electronics and media prototyping (IOT) + programming and communication

  • Digital arts and interaction

  • Artificial Intelligence (text,2D,3D prompting)

  • Mindfulness

SOFTWARE


FABRICATION


  • Rhino (+Grasshopper)

  • Unity / Lumion / UE5 / MidJourney / LumaAI

  • Blender / MeshMixer

  • Autocad/Revit & 3ds Max (+Vray)

  • Adobe Suite (Ps+Ai+ID)

  • Scripting (C#, Processing, Python, Arduino)

  • Kicad (printed circuit board design and manufacturing)

  • 3D printing (FDM,SLS,resin+curing, ceramics)

  • Laser cutting

  • 3-axis CNC milling

  • 6-axis robot (3D printing)

  • Casting and molding

  • 3D scanning

  • Electronics assembly and soldering


WORKSHOPS


  • 3D Printing Concrete - (2023, Studio Aufdemkamp + Roser GmbH - Parametric Architecture)

  • Crypto funding Digital Commons - NFT and circular economy - (2022, Mar Canet from Varvara & Mar - Espacio Open,Fablab Bilbao)

  • Digital Ecology & Generative Cities - Computational Design, AI(2021, Soomeenhahm Design)

  • Arduino Makerspace - Rapid prototyping & IOT(2019, David Cuirtchales, Cesar Garcia)

  • Additive manufacturing (2019, Noumena + Wasp + LowPoly, Madrid)

  • Making and meaning - FabTools(2018, Sci-Arc, Los Angeles)


LANGUAGES


  • English , French , Arabic , Spanish

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