Luiz Leal

Background

About Luiz Leal

I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, home of the most amazing beaches and breathtaking nature. From a young age my constant entertainment was building weird spaceships with my Legos, disassemble toys to see how they functioned inside, and of course, playing soccer (and the occasional basketball). I grew up studying in an American School in Rio, where I was embedded with strong values and where I first got in touch with my creative side. Art class was the one I excel and loved, as I was able to put hand and mind together to paint, sculpt, and overall create! It was no surprise when in 2009, I got my Bachelor in Industrial Design by PUC-Rio, one of the best universities in Brazil. In 2015, I completed my MBA degree from ESPM-Rio, a university focused in the creative business and market. Projects that challenge me are the ones that keep my heart beating. My passion is to CREATE and unravel the mysteries of every industry, from small key chains to new delivery systems. I consider myself a creative professional, not afraid to dive into a new market segment and give my 100%. It was like that when I joined Technos Group in designing watches for the first time, or at Browne, designing retail kitchen tools and accessories. Both industries that were new to me at the time, and which I designed outstanding products. In a personal level, I am an easy going guy that aims to treat everyone the same, with respect, work ethic, and professionalism. In my professional life I have been the happiest wherever exciting work has led me, from Brazil, to Vietnam, and now Canada. I am currently based in Markham, Ontario. To see some of my work, please check my professional website at: