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Design & strategy to innovate smarter and faster

Helping startups and small businesses to build valuable innovative products and strong brands.

Frugal Studio by Felipe Hernandez Villa-Roel

Turning complex challenges into scalable realities.

I’ve spent 15+ years helping international companies go from vision to market.

I believe innovation shouldn't be wasteful, this is why I created Frugal Studio.

Founded by Felipe Hernández, a product leader with over a decade of experience, we specialize in bridging the gap between physical engineering and business strategy.​

  • Industrial Design

  • Product Development

  • Digital Product UX/UI

  • Fractional Product Management

  • Research, Futures & Innovation Strategy

  • Brand Strategy & Design

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About me

Empowering Innovation Through Frugality

I am an experienced Product Leader and Founder working across sustainability, technology, and social impact. Over the past 15 years, I have built and launched products as an Industrial Designer and Product Manager, guiding ideas from concept to market through lean methods and structured strategic planning.

My approach is practical and focused. I help teams make the most of what they already have, align around clear goals, and move forward with confidence. I care deeply about creating meaningful work, where creativity and innovation support real outcomes. I enjoy helping teams cut through noise, stay focused, and put their energy where it creates real value.

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Clients

D-Orbit Frugal Studio
STONE Frugal Studio
Oltre Frontiera Progetti Frugal Studio
Hexagro Frugal Studio
Raiz Frugal Studio

Client Testimonials

01

Luca Rossettini, CEO / D-Orbit

We have worked with Felipe for more than eight years on industrial design, graphic design, and 3D rendering. We keep choosing him for the constant quality of his work and his strong sense of ownership. He manages projects with care, collaborates closely with our team, and always keeps the client at the center. His contribution consistently leads to better results.

02

Emiliano Gutierrez, CEO / Raíz

Felipe supported us as a fractional Product Manager during a key phase of our new consumer product. He helped us shape our strategic plan, align stakeholders, and move from design for manufacturing to go-to-market with clarity. We value his practical mindset, efficiency in using resources, and the trust he builds with the team. His flexibility, creativity, and leadership made a real difference.

03

Andrea Castellani, Project Manager  / STONE

Felipe supported STONE as fractional Product Manager and Industrial Designer to bring a new coffee machine from concept to mass production. He worked closely with sales, marketing, engineering, and product teams to deliver a design aligned with our market strategy. We really appreciated his package approach, where collaboration was constant and open. The project was a success and the product is now sold worldwide.

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