Abraham Dos Santos is a Brazilian-American designer, maker, and fabrication specialist based in Atlanta, Ga and the founder of Merge Forge, a cross-disciplinary studio focused on advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Working at the intersection of design, engineering, and fabrication, Dos Santos brings technical rigor and systems-thinking to creative and spatial projects. His practice spans 3D scanning and printing, CAD design, hardware development, and the creation of automated systems for fabrication. With a background as a computer engineer and professional experience at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Dos Santos is deeply engaged with new technologies, including large language model training, industrial design, architecture, and ecological systems. His work emphasizes precision, scalability, and innovation in both digital and physical environments. Dos Santos has collaborated on large-scale murals, public metal sculptures, and immersive art installations through projects with Carla.Contreras.Art, supporting complex fabrication workflows and technical problem-solving across disciplines. Through Merge Forge, he continues to explore how technology, design, and fabrication can converge to support ambitious creative visions and future-oriented spatial experiences.
Abraham Dos Santos
Abraham Dos Santos is a Brazilian-American designer, maker, and fabrication specialist based in Atlanta, Ga and the founder of Merge Forge, a cross-disciplinary studio focused on advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. Working at the intersection of design, engineering, and fabrication, Dos Santos brings technical rigor and systems-thinking to creative and spatial projects. His practice spans 3D scanning and printing, CAD design, hardware development, and the creation of automated systems for fabrication. With a background as a computer engineer and professional experience at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Dos Santos is deeply engaged with new technologies, including large language model training, industrial design, architecture, and ecological systems. His work emphasizes precision, scalability, and innovation in both digital and physical environments. Dos Santos has collaborated on large-scale murals, public metal sculptures, and immersive art installations through projects with Carla.Contreras.Art, supporting complex fabrication workflows and technical problem-solving across disciplines. Through Merge Forge, he continues to explore how technology, design, and fabrication can converge to support ambitious creative visions and future-oriented spatial experiences.