Jake Olivera is a talented product and industrial designer based in Toronto, Ontario. Born and raised in Cambridge, Ontario, Jake was deeply influenced by his Portuguese heritage and a family environment that encouraged spirited debate, independence, and hands on learning.

He holds a Bachelor of Design from the joint program between York University and Sheridan College. Early in his career, Jake interned in the marketing department at Umbra, which taught him the critical importance of product storytelling. He later honed his technical skills as an industrial designer at a prominent Toronto interior design firm and at Powell and Bonnell. There, he worked closely with local fabricators and mastered the complexities of physical manufacturing.

Following a pandemic related layoff, he launched Jake Olivera Studio. Over the past five years, he has built a reputation for designing highly sculptural, modern pieces. He collaborates extensively with Boyd Lighting in Colorado, producing celebrated lines like the Spire Collection and the complex, blown glass Nest Collection.

Recently, Jake partnered with Jason from Henderson Resource Group to launch Ourse, a furniture brand dedicated to domestic manufacturing. Debuting at the Interior Design Show, Ourse aims to revitalize Canadian fabrication by utilizing local materials and labor, ensuring pieces are built to last for generations.

Jake describes himself as a small scale problem solver who creates distinct, form focused objects for architects and designers. His ultimate design aspirations include creating the Olympic torch and a signature tile collection, as well as collaborating with global pinnacle brands like Vitra and Magis.

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