Elliot Gonzales
Industrial Designer and Digital Fabrication Technician
Wellington, New Zealand
0220853483
elliotgonzalesdesign.myportfolio.com/
I am an Industrial Designer and Digital Fabrication Technician based in Wellington, New Zealand.
My experience spans a wide range of industries, clients, and disciplines. I have contributed to projects for film and entertainment, advertising, museums and exhibitions, fine art, vehicle design, sign making, and product design.
The above experience has included disciplines such as prop making, set building and scenic, industrial product design, furniture design, pattern and mould design, fine art manufacture design and fabrication, and engineered part manufacture.
The primary skill sets I bring to projects are Computer Aided Design, digital sculpting, digital fabrication (CNC programming and operation, laser cutting/engraving, 3D Printer file preparation and operation), and supplier and client consultation. Alongside my base skills I have had experience in model making, joinery, and composites (fiberglass).
I strive to bring attention to detail, astute work ethic, adaptability to new processes, passion for design and art, an eye for trends, and strong communication among members of production and associated facets (clients, designers, fabricators, outsourcers, etc).
Aside from work, I like to design and create sculptural silver jewellery, teach and train in martial arts, ride motorcycles, mountain bike, surf, and spend time with my fiance, family, and friends.
My experience spans a wide range of industries, clients, and disciplines. I have contributed to projects for film and entertainment, advertising, museums and exhibitions, fine art, vehicle design, sign making, and product design.
The above experience has included disciplines such as prop making, set building and scenic, industrial product design, furniture design, pattern and mould design, fine art manufacture design and fabrication, and engineered part manufacture.
The primary skill sets I bring to projects are Computer Aided Design, digital sculpting, digital fabrication (CNC programming and operation, laser cutting/engraving, 3D Printer file preparation and operation), and supplier and client consultation. Alongside my base skills I have had experience in model making, joinery, and composites (fiberglass).
I strive to bring attention to detail, astute work ethic, adaptability to new processes, passion for design and art, an eye for trends, and strong communication among members of production and associated facets (clients, designers, fabricators, outsourcers, etc).
Aside from work, I like to design and create sculptural silver jewellery, teach and train in martial arts, ride motorcycles, mountain bike, surf, and spend time with my fiance, family, and friends.
Work Experience
Human Dynamo Workshop
Industrial Designer and Digital Fabrication Technician
Industrial Design, CAD, 3D modelling and digital sculpting, workshop technician, and digital fabrication technician.
February 2017
-
Wellington, New Zealand
MAWSA
College of Creative Arts Executive
Student executive advocate and ambassador for the College of Creative Arts department of Massey University Wellington.
December 2015
-
Wellington, New Zealand
Massive Magazine
Illustrator
Illustration and graphic design contributor.
February 2015
-
Wellington, New Zealand
MAWSA (Massey At Wellington Students Association)
Events Board Member
Co-coordinator for ideation and execution of marketing and promotion for events run by the Massey Wellington Students Association (MAWSA)
February 2015
- Present
New Zealand
Tearaway Magazine
Illustrator
Illustration contributor for Tearaway Magazine
January 2013
- December 2014
Wellington, New Zealand
Education
Massey University
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design)
February 2013
- Present
Wellington, New Zealand
Skills
3D Printer Operation,
3D Printing,
Autocad,
CAD,
Carpentry,
Client Consultation,
CNC,
Design For Manufacturing,
Digital Sculpting ,
Joinery,
Model Making,
Mould Design,
Rendering,
RHINO6,
Supplier Consultation,
Toolpathing,
Vector Graphics,
Visualisation,
ZBrush,