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Katherine Kawecki I NDUST RIAL DE SIGNER Online Portfolio http://designbykk.com I’m an Industrial Designer passionate about every aspect of product design and Contact Details interaction. I am an experience seeker craving new tactile and visual harmonies. It is [email protected] my nature with every project to become an expert in the field through research to +61 404 966 741 create authentic solutions. I ask the question ‘why’ until I find the true core of the Linked In design problem. I have three years industry experience in various dynamic roles, http://linkedin.com/in/katkawecki predominantly focused towards entrepreneurship in medtech. I have the skills to work both autonomously in a multidisciplinary team and bring innovation to the table. Education Bachelor of Industrial Design (Hons) 2012 - 2015 University of New South Wales Kensington, Sydney Honours Class 2 Division 1 Higher School Certicate 2011 Georges River Grammar College Georges Hall, Sydney ATAR Ave: 85.5 Employment Respia Asthma Management Systems Aug 2017 - Present Director and Cofounder Respia is an internationally acclaimed asthma management system that tracks and records the user’s respiratory health and medication use. It is the complete redesign of existing aerosol inhalers coupled with a world first wearable patch that tracks respiratory health. We predict and prevent asthma attacks in kids. UNSW Casual Academic Tutor Feb 2018 - Present Course Tutor and Technical Officer MCIC Makerspace I tutor course subjects in the School of Industrial Design and Business. I am also the makerspace technical officer responsible for operations and assisting student led projects. I have taught SW, Fusion360, Trotec, Ultimaker, Pitching, Graphic Design. Doric Products (Alchin Long Group) Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 Industrial Designer in Research and Development Developed a line of high end patio door handles as well as mechanisms and technical detailing for moving assemblies. Developing the Doric flagship product in tune with current trends yet a timeless piece lasting for decades . McConaghy Boats Australia Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 Draftsperson and Designer McConaghy Boats Australia is an exceptional manufacturer of performance and luxury cruiser yachts. In this position, I was working with the project manager and director to produce technical drawings and design concepts. I was practicing the processes of using carbon fibre composites to manufacture extremely efficient and lightweight performance yachts. I was using AutoCAD, Rhino and CNC, in addition to hand sketching to design and produce coachroof window assemblies and ensure quality manufacture of a carbon fibre rudder. Adobe Illustrator Creo Design Skills Adobe Photoshop Solidworks/AutoCAD Adobe Indesign Keyshot Adobe Premiere Rhino 5/ V Ray 3D Printing Film and Photography UI/UX Marketing / CB Styling Katherine Kawecki I NDUST RIAL DE SIGNER Interpersonal Skills Team Building - I am always happy to work in a team and have acquired many teamwork skills throughout my industry experience. I have task delegation skills, effective communication and planning skills, problem solving skills and how to handle disputes or unforeseen situations. This has made me a valuable team member in successful groups such as the UNSW Sunswift Industrial Design Team and the FORM15 Exhibition Committee. Excellent Organisational Skills - I have the tendency to be very well organised to maximise efficiency in my everyday life. This personal element reflects in whatever I put my mind to and my working environment. Recognitions HCF Slingshot Innovation Award 2019 Best Patients Innovation Award APA 2018 10X Accelerator Graduate $20 000 2018 IP Award Davis Collis and Cave $10 000 2018 Cicada Innovations MDCTP Scholarship 2018 Med Tech’s Got Talent Gala Finalist 2017 Tech Crunch Disrupt Battlefield Australia Finalist 2017 Vogue Magazine Australia Feature Article Interviewee 2017 Official Judging Panelist for James Dyson Award 2017 INDEX Awards Nominee 2016 James Dyson Award Global Runner Up 2016 Red Dot Design Concept Category Winner 2016 Young Australian Good Design Awards Finalist 2016 James Dyson Award National Australian Top 5 2015 Fourth Place - Bridgestone World Solar Design Challenge 2015 Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award 2011 Publications AUSTRALIA: PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATION 2018901651 2018 RELATING TO METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EARLY WARNING OF AN IMPENDING ACUTE MEDICAL CONDITION Language Prociency ENGLISH POLISH JAPANESE Mother language Advanced level Basic level Interests and Hobbies Salsa Guitar Skiing Yoga Traveling Referees Mr.David Winston Doric Products Alchin Long Group - Research and Design Supervisor Email: [email protected] Mobile: +61 422 189 149 Dr.Christian Tietz UNSW Senior Lecturer - Head of Industrial Design Email: [email protected] Mobile: +61 414 533 316 https://be.unsw.edu.au/staff/dr-christian-tietz Re: General CV Dec 2019 Online Portfolio Dear Reader, http://designbykk.com Contact Details [email protected] +61 404 966 741 Linked In I completed my four year degree of Industrial Design with Honors at the http://linkedin.com/in/katkawecki University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. My capstone project Respia, placing International Runner Up in the James Dyson Award 2016, was about designing and enhancing the user experience of managing asthma. Respia engages the user with their condition and empowers them through accurate information about their medication usage and lung health, and battles the stigma around what it looks and feels like to manage asthma. In addition to my current role at Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, I am also tutoring subjects in Business Start Up, Entrepreneurship and Design, one example being IDES Studio 5 Complexity with Prof.Christian Tietz. I have had 3 years industry design and manufacturing experience; one of my positions was greatly working with manufacturing with metals, running and printing 3D multijet prints and carbon fibre molding. I am confident in working with 3D printers, laser cutters and industrial machines as I currently do at the MCIC at UNSW. In my portfolio you can see examples of my proficiency in complex surface modeling in programs such as Solidworks, Rhino and Creo and have experience working to ISO9001 and ISO13485. In my previous role at Doric Products, I was designing door handles and mechanical locking systems that house wafer/pin cylinders and dynamic lock bodies. I oversaw the CNC prototyping of an SS316 Patio D-Handle I designed, before choosing the best method of manufacture. This product was designed for Doric to refresh their place in the high end market of patio handles with a focus on high end styling inspired by Zaha Hadid. I am passionate about product research, design and development. During my studies at UNSW, I was working for two years as an Industrial Designer for Sunswift Solar Racing to design the interior space of the car. I was working with an interdisciplinary team of designers and engineers to complete the car in time for the esteemed 2015 World Solar Challenge (WSC) where we put our car to the test up against 42 other international teams. My particular role was to design the centre console and storage area. This role required ergonomic testing and studies, market research, styling exploration, 1:1 cardboard mockups for user testing, rapid prototyping, many iterations and advanced CAD. I saw through the whole design process including the final model making and installation of the console and storage area into the solar car. The result of our efforts saw a new benchmark for user interaction design in Sunswift and fourth place in the WSC Cruiser Class. I am confident that I would excel in this role because of my strengths; Online Portfolio http://designbykk.com I have strong research skills; I make it a priority to become an expert on Contact Details [email protected] the given design field and existing market to create an authentic solution; +61 404 966 741 I have a keen eye for detail and like to perfect every aspect of the design whether its functionality or aesthetic. The product user experience and Linked In http://linkedin.com/in/katkawecki its presentation should be enticing, inspiring, exciting in order to enhance the overall experience for users; I’m passionate about the end-to-end process of product design and development. It’s extremely rewarding to see thought and hard work blossom into a product that helps the user do something better, feel better or experience better; I enjoy working with people to create, critique and iterate and I have strong communication skills; I’m a problem solver and an experience enhancer; and I have excellent time management skills in managing multiple projects. My X Factor would be that I have started my own start up company from the success of my capstone project Respia. This product proved to be truly beneficial and answers a real need as per the numerous messages from people with asthma and investors who would like to fund the project. The project has so far raised $110 000 AUD to date. As a result I have developed business acumen through my experience, being invited to pitch Respia to investors in over 10 cities in three continents. Respia also featured in Vogue Australia for an article on ‘agents of change’ and been endorsed by the hon. Malcolm Turnbull. This has given me a new found appreciation for what it takes to build a company from the ground up and the honour it is to work within a successful one. See more here; https://youtu.be/A81i55kqYpY I also have extensive experience and skill in 3D animation, app design and videography which you can see on my website designbykk.com. I have also taught design studio, CAD subjects and business subjects at university level, which you can see the details of on linkedin. In my spare time when I’m not kicking proffesional goals I’m at latin dance class, yoga, cycling, with friends, family, volunteering, mentoring, at the beach, or playing guitar.
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