About
David Krawczyk is a Brooklyn based industrial designer. He finds inspiration from disassembling old electrical and mechanical equipment taking interest in understanding the inner workings. In gaining this knowledge, he is able to produce practical designs compatible with their function. His work has been featured on Core 77 as well as Gizmodo.
Resume
David Krawczyk
www.krawczykdesigns.com
krawczykdesigns@gmail.com
347.470.8048 | Brooklyn, NY
Skills:
Industry:
Metal fabrication, woodworking, model making, glass blowing, ceramics, sketching, marker and computer rendering, drafting, web design
Leadership:
Time management, interpersonal communication, creative thinking, problem solving, resourceful, reliable
Computer:
Platforms: Mac OSX, Windows
SolidWorks, Sketchbook Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office
Experience
2011- Present
Designer- Mayore Industries, Brooklyn, NY
• Product ideation, research and development, rapid prototyping
• Ideate and render watch designs for numerous brands
• Solidworks renderings of products
2010-Present
Resident Advisor- Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
• Develop a community on residence floor through event programming
• Augment interpersonal skills working with staff to achieve common goals
• Enforce Residential Policy by confronting violations in professional manner
Summer 2011
Design Intern- Artistic License Interiors Inc. and Barnla Laboratories, Brooklyn, NY
• Iterated custom lighting and furniture for design/build jobs
• Source parts and materials for one-off designs
• Rendered residential and commercial interior elevations
• Redesigned, coded, and launched www.barnlalaboratories.com
Summer 2009
Design Intern- Access Advertising, Roanoke, VA
• Redesigned agency website launched Dec. 2009-Dec. 2011
• Represented agency’s image in design of new site
October 2008-May 2009
Production and Creative Intern- WSLS NewsChanel10, Roanoke, VA
• Programmed automated cameras for evening newscasts
• Collaborated with art director in writing, shooting, and editing commercials
Education:
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Industrial Design c/o May 2013 GPA 3.9
Achievements:
Honorable Mention: Illuminating Engineering Society NYC Lighting Competition
Rowena Reed Kostellow Scholarship
Interests:
Understanding mechanisms through disassembly, repurposing products, seeking cost effective solutions, traveling, bike repair, biking, tennis
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Specialties
- Industrial Design
- Interaction Design
- 3-D Modeling
Experience
2 yearsEducation
Awards
IESNYC Lighting Competition 2012 Rowena Ree Kostellow Scholarship 2011 Apartments.com Runner-up 2010
Website
www.krawczykdesigns.com
