Nicolás García Mayor

Nicolás García Mayor at the UN

Nicolás García Mayor (Bahía Blanca, December 15, 1978) is an Argentine industrial designer focused in humanitarian development and preservation of the environment. He worked and lived in Europe conducting various architectural and design projects. Today his designs travel around the globe and are exposed in different parts of the world. Among other recognitions, in 2014 he was awarded by JCI with World TOYP for his contribution to children, world peace and Human Rights. According to the presidency of Argentina is a 'pride for the country'.^[1] He is a consultant to the UN,^[2] various world governments, and conforms research groups with the CONICET in Argentina, Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi, Nifeg (Nigeria Energy Future Group), Salzburg Seminar in Austria, among others.

Biography

He was born on December 15, 1978 in Bahia Blanca (an important city, south of the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina). After obtaining his degree in Computer Technician, he moved to La Plata and graduated in Industrial Design at the National University of La Plata, Faculty of Fine Arts, for a postgraduate later in EcoDesign. In 2000 he founded Ar estudio, dedicated to solve design problems in an interdisciplinary way. In 2001, for his final thesis, he developed a system of emergency housing shelters for natural disaster relief, the Cmax System.^[3] After graduating as an industrial designer, in 2003, he moved to Tarragona, Spain where designed and developed new products and architectural works for different companies and government bodies. In 2004, back in Argentina, he reopened Ar study, created a new design space and did work for different companies like Zona Franca de las Américas, Cargill, Petrobras, Puerto de Bahía Blanca, Clarín(one of the most important newspapers in Argentina), YPF, Dow, Government of Portugal, Government of Bahía Blanca, Security Ministries Buenos Aires among others. In 2010 Garcia Mayor was founder and chairman of the Department of Young Entrepreneurs of the Industrial Union of Bahía Blanca,^[4] a supportive space for young entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the region. He has designed and developed more than 200 projects from a bottle opener, to a hotel in Tarragona, a Series of Ecological Iluminaria, a tourist information booth, among other works and industrial design products. He has given lectures, workshops and classes at universities in Argentina,^[5] and has done consulting for product development companies and agencies in different parts of the world.^[6]

Awards & Recognition

Keynote Speaker Congress Institute of Industrial Engineers Guayaquil Ecuador 2016
Honore Speaker in Inter-American Development Bank DEMAND SOLUTIONS IDEAS FOR IMPROVING LIVES 2015 Washington DC
Honore Speaker in United Nations Headquarters JCI GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP SUMMIT NEW YORK 2015
Honore jury in IB50K Technology Startup Business Plan Instituto Balseiro (Atomic Center of Bariloche/Argentina)
Selected in 2015 within the 30 most Young Cultural Innovators in the world, by advisory in the humanitarian problems in Salzburg Austria
Nominated for 2015 Business for Peace Award, given to "business leaders whose actions and commitments constitute an exceptional contribution to the promotion of ethical behavior and peace" in Oslo, Norway.
Distinction for professional achievements 2013, awarded by the Honorable Senate of the Province of Buenos Aires.
Distinction for professional work 2013, awarded by the Association of Industrial Designers of Buenos Aires.
JCI TOYP 2014 Honoree (Leipzig, Germany) as a Young Outstanding Person of the world for his contribution to children, world peace and Human Rights.^[7]^[8]
JCI TOYP 2013 Honoree as a Young Outstanding Person of Argentina for his contribution to children, world peace and Human Rights.
JCI TOYP 2013 Honoree as a Young Outstanding Person of the Province of Buenos Aires for his contribution to children, world peace and Human Rights.
“Citizen Recognition” given in 2014 by the Honorable Council of Bahía Blanca, for the merits achieved in the humanitarian field.
“Guest of honor” of the government of Rio Grande in 2014.
“Argentine Creative” Award 2014 given by Argentine Creative Circle, award given to people who stand out for their originality and ingenuity. The same award was received by outstanding people such as: Clorindo Testa, Jorge Guinzburg, Alfredo Casero, Jorge Lanata, Gustavo Santaolalla, Juan Carr, Diego Capussotto, Adrián Paenza, Mario Pergolini, among others.
Distinction "Development Leadership: Governor Enrique Tomás Cresto 2014 " awarded by the Senate of the Nation for his work on behalf of their communities and the progress of society.
Award “Exportar 2013” by Fundación Exportar for his contribution to national development and export of value added.
Ar estudio, awarded in 2014 with the “International Star for Leadership in Quality” (ILQ) at Paris Congress Hall, France.
Ar estudio, chosen as representative of Argentina in Maison et Objet 2013 industrial design exhibition in Paris, France.
Award “Ambassador of Argentina country brand” by the Ministry of Tourism of Argentina.
Cmax System, selected by the Argentine Foreign Ministry to represent the country at the International Forum for Development of Humanitarian Affairs 2013 held in Washington DC.
Cmax System, selected by the Argentine Foreign Ministry to represent the country at the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference 2013.
UN Honored Guest to present the Cmax System at the 68º General Assembly in front of representatives of the world in September 2013.
Distinction by the office of the UN Humanitarian Aid OCHA for his participation as a panelist in December 2013 in the Regional Meeting on International Mechanisms for Humanitarian Assistance in Latinamerica and The Caribbean in United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Ar studio, awarded first prize “innovative SMEs” in 2013 by the Ministry of Production, Science and Technology of the Province of Buenos Aires.
Ar studio, awarded “Innovative Company” in 2012 by the Ministry of Production, Science and Technology of the Province of Buenos Aires.
Ar studio, selected within the 15 most prominent studios in the world, by consultant Marcus Evans to join the Industrial Design Summit in Cannes 2010 as a consultant to leaders such as BMW, Audi, Coca Cola, Google, Facebook and Electrolux among others companies.
Ar studio, awarded "Company with Commitment and Social Responsibility" in 2010 by the Corporation of Commerce, Industry and Services Bahia Blanca.
Ar studio, selected for the Innovation Catalog Argentina 2010/2011/2012/2013 by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Argentina.
First prize “Best International Awareness Campaign on Industrial Safety” by the company Cargill in 2010.
First prize “Best International Awareness Campaign on Industrial Safety” by the company Cargill in 2008.
Awarded by the company Petrobras for the design of tools and safety valves for maneuvers in refineries in 2005.
Cmax System declared "project of public interest" by the Buenos Aires Province Chamber of Deputies in 2002.
Cmax System declared "project of public interest" by the Honorable Council of Bahía Blanca in 2002.
Recognition of Ministry of Security of the Province of Buenos Aires, on undertaken projects for the Scientific Police in 2000.

Cmax System

Cmax System housing shelter

Cmax System refugee camp

Nicolás García Mayor hugging Pope Francis

Cmax is an emergency shelter system that provides immediate housing assistance for homeless people. It was created to dignify and improve the quality of life of people affected by natural disasters, wars, etc.^[9] This invention combines the features of tents and trailers, includes housing shelters, sanitary units and survival kits. The system was designed to operate in a Global Network of Refugee Assistance enabling immediate response and promoting solidarity among nations. In 2013 the Cmax System was chosen by the Chancery Argentina to participate in the Forum for International Humanitarian Aid Development held in Washington. In that event, which brings together different international organizations like the UN and Red Cross, emergency interior received countless accolades and the request to present it at the opening theme of the UN General Assembly in September of that year.^[10] In that occasion Garcia Mayor presented the system to the most important representatives of the Nations of the world in the UN Headquarters in New York.^[11] This humanitarian invention also came at the hands of Pope Francis, in an interview he gave Garcia Mayor, in which His Holiness encouraged him not to give up and said that "the project was already blessed by God".^[12] The Cmax system will be presented in the Argentine stand in DIHAD (Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development) 2014 in Dubai.

Ar estudio

Ar is a study of design and development of innovations,^[13] which was repeatedly honored for his achievements in this field.^[14] Ar Study has national and international experience in the field of product design whether physical spaces or comprehensive picture of companies around the world. It’s composed of a multidisciplinary creative team of young professionals who create solutions to improve the quality of life of people.

Puesto de Informes Turísitcos de Bahía Blanca

Ergon destapador

Fundacionar

Fundacionar was founded and is currently presided by Nicolás García Mayor. It arises with the idea of promoting a change in the world through humanitarian innovation and promoting the UN 8 Millennium Development Goals. His vision is of a world where unprotected and vulnerable people have access to a better, more dignified and happy life. Its mission is to promote and support innovative ideas to help improve the quality of life of the people, by delivering solutions to global humanitarian issues. Its ultimate goal is to implement a Global Network for Refugee Assistance which will reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, help fight disease and promote brotherhood among nations and ongoing dialogue for Sustainable Development.

These objectives are developed on 6 lines of action:

Betting to new generations
Caring for our planet
Protecting the health of people
Sheltering the homeless
Promoting education and research
Sponsoring artistic activities

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