selena chau

selena.chau.victoria@gmail.com
613.914.5839

skills

editing and communication

• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• design research methods & analysis
• client review and revision meetings
• public speaking
• written communication

prototyping

• sketching
• low fidelity working prototypes
• high fidelity appearance models
• wood & metal shop experience
• soft modeling and sewing
• mold making
• CMF and manufacturing experience
• product packaging

3D modelling and rendering

• Solidworks
• Vectorworks
• Keyshot

professional experience

Shape Products

Industrial Design Intern Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
I learned how to work in a well-established consultancy with clientele ranging from small electronics, home medical equipment, and packaging. Two weeks into my position, Covid-19 reached Toronto and had to adapt to fast-paced working conditions, participated in client meetings and revisions, and took independent initiative while working from home.

TC Helicon

Junior Designer May 2017 - Aug 2018
I worked as a junior designer in a 2-person team doing concept generation through sketching, 3D modelling, and rendering. I was also responsible for mechanical reviews, revisions, and assembly guides.

Carleton University Architecture

Graphic Services Technician Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
I worked as a graphics technician for the school of architecture running and maintaining large scale printing and laser cutting.

CIDSA

VP Academics Sep 2017 - Apr 2017
During my 3rd year I was part of the Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA) running event planning for educational workshops, events, and speakers.

references

References available upon request

education

Carleton University

Bachelor of Industrial Design with High Distinction
Sept 2014 - Apr 2019
• 10.70 (out of 12) GPA
• Dean's List
• Earned $8,000 Entrance Scholarship for an Admission average above 85%

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