Andrew van der Merwe

Responsibilities:
Interpreting sketches and verbal direction into 3D surface data.
Incorporating design intent, brand DNA and visual continuity into surface data.
Prepare surface data for 3D printing, CNC and visualisation applications.
Discussing and adapting surface data with regard to engineering feasibility.
Generating surface data from 3D scan data, Maya data and sketch models.

Achievements:
Proposed design solutions that were implemented on final production parts.

Responsibilities:
Creating, adapting and presenting course materials related to the moulding, forming and machining of plastic, metal, ceramic and composite products.
Providing assessment and feedback for student projects and presentations.

Achievements:
Adapted existing course materials to generate greater student engagement through video presentations and relevant examples.
Improved assessment structure of projects to focus on Industrial Design specific skill sets.

Responsibilities:
Design, 3D modeling, visualisation and manufacturing specification of automotive badges and special edition trim products. Interpreting design briefs to create, refine and finalize design concepts.
Liaising directly with manufacturers to ensure manufacturability, quality and cost control.
Presenting and justifying design concepts and decisions to management.
Creating, testing and refining prototype products.

Achievements:
Improved the quality of output through the implementation of new software and presentation techniques.
Innovated material finishes and product assemblies.

Responsibilities:
Leading client meetings, review processes and workshops.
Writing and implementing briefs, proposals, communications strategies, budgets, production schedules, storyboards and scripts.

Achievements:
Self taught software & hardware fluencies, business & project management capabilities and strategic communication skills. Managed teams, budgets and scope to deliver projects exceeding client expectations.
Adapted to rapid change and complex challenges whilst maintaining the integrity of the client experience.

Responsibilities:
Sketch interpretation, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, visualisation and layout of architectural projects.

Achievements:
Greatly improved the efficiency of the design workflow by improving the quality and implementing of the asset library.