The journey from manufacturing facility to Global Experience Design Manager at Colgate-Palmolive Talking Design & Engineering

Christina Perla, CEO of Makelab and Daniela Macias, Global Experience Design Manager at Colgate Palmolive sit down at Makelab HQ in Brooklyn to discuss the journey from Jr. Packaging Engineer at a manufacturing facility in Mexico to the global design team in NYC.

In this podcast we’ll discuss:
- Daniela’s 14 year journey at Colgate Palmolive, starting in Mexico.
- The importance of advocacy within a corporation that is crucial for career growth
- How your educational foundation is just the beginning and how real-world experience fills critical gaps

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Makelab is an on-demand 3D printing service for parts + prototypes serving consumer/hardware brands locally in NYC and shipping nationwide. Founded by two Pratt industrial designers with decades of hands-on expertise in product design & development. Makelab works with agencies like Doris Dev, PENSA, Interwoven Design Group, and brands like AiTA Bio, Estee Lauder, Judith Leber, and Eaton to accelerate agile product development while ensuring quality outcomes. Get an instant quote or a 1 to 1 consultation for your next project at www.makelab.com