THEODORE KRAUSE
About Me.
Hello, my name is Theo!
I’m looking for a position where I can utilise and develop my design skills. I enjoy creative hobbies - Photoshop, making 3D models and models for fantasy game scenarios. I have an interest in toys, both designing and collecting! I also enjoy hiking, camping and spending time with our family dog.
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Work Experience
UC Summer Scholarship | December 2021 - February 2022
Summer Scholarship working on a project titled: Design and visualise novel concepts for heating and cooling applications; funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment.
Solidworks was used for this project to help visualise concepts in a 3D environment. The project provided experience with concept generation and exploration. The project was a great learning experience, allowing me to work through elements of the design process (research, ideation). Having this experience helped to improve my confidence when working on my own third year final design project.
- 10 week project, working remotely, reporting to two supervisors.
- Concepts visualised and modelled in SolidWorks
- Weekly presentations to supervisors.
- Final presentation showcasing most developed concepts.
Kitchen hand, Village foods Oxford | 2018 - Present
Part-time job during studies working front of house in a busy local takeaway.
- Helped onboard new staff members.
- Working in a fast paced environment.
- Multitasking.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience handling money.
- Complaint handling.
Industrial Product Design coursework | 2020 - 2022
My university coursework has allowed me to work on many design projects, both individually and as part of a group. Projects included:
Cradle Project - A dynamic pet urn.
Pet Casket - Waste material pet urn.
Safe-Tea-Float - Visual impairment hot drink float.
Camping Mixer - A portable camping electric mixer.
Folding Chair - Portable folding chair for Emergency scenarios.
Education
University of Canterbury - Bachelor of Product Design (Industrial Product Design) | 2022
Oxford Area School | 2016 - 2019 | NCEA Level 3
Mathematics, Introduction to Programming (Java), Art, Outdoor Pursuits and Leadership, History.
Woodbridge High School, London, England | 2013 - 2015
Skills
Graphic Design: Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Problem solving: My work in a customer-facing role requires me to prioritise and manage requests, dealing with customer service issues.
Team-work: Both my Product Design course and job in a takeaway require me to work cooperatively with my co-workers.
CAD: My coursework provided me with experience using Solidworks and Fusion 360.
Prototyping: I have experience with low and high fidelity models.
Achievements
Industrial Product Design Finalist | 2022 Graduating Project Award, University of Canterbury
My capstone project, a living memorial, was a finalist for the Springfree Keith Alexander Prize.
UC Dragons Den Design Competition | 2021
Our group was offered funding for our concept, a recycled material pet burial/cremation urn.
