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Skills & Philosophy

With a master’s in industrial design, I specialize in fabrication, prototyping, and materials manipulation—turning ideas into tangible, functional designs. My work to build robotic systems has deepened my passion for hands-on craftsmanship, reinforcing my belief that great design comes from a deep understanding of materials and making. Whether refining prototypes or solving complex fabrication challenges, I thrive at the intersection of design and skilled craftsmanship.

 

Ultimately, I am drawn to team-based environments where many different voices are valued.

DIGITAL SKILLS
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  • Rhino

  • Keyshot

  • Blender

  • ZBrush

  • Procreate

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Shapr3D

  • 3D Printing

  • Laser Cutting

  • CNC Machining

TACTILE SKILLS
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  • Sketching & Drawing

  • Woodworking

  • Plaster

  • Wax

  • Stone Carving

  • Painting

  • Material R&D and Custom Blends

MACHINE SKILLS
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  • CNC Routing & CAM

  • 3D Printing: Resin & FDM

  • Laser Cutting & Engraving

  • Textile & Sewing Machine

  • Typical wood shop equipment

  • Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

SOFT SKILLS
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  • Ideation

  • Writing

  • Collaboration

  • Research & Analysis

  • Presenting

Recent Experience

February 2024 - Current

Dec 2023 - September 2024

Sept 2023 - Jan 2024

July 2023 - January 2024

ORBICULARIS SYSTEMS

Prototyping & Materials Specialist

A key contributor to the development of lifelike robotic heads, specializing in rapid prototyping, mold making, material experimentation, and machine maintenance. Works both independently and collaboratively to refine fabrication processes.

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  • Lead fabrication of lifelike robotic heads for AI and medical simulation use

  • Operate and maintain 3D printers and shop equipment

  • Create 3D-modeled mechanical and aesthetic components using Rhino, Shapr3D, and ZBrush

  • Develop multi-part molds and test silicone/resin blends for performance

  • Collaborate with engineers and creatives to translate ideas into manufacturable forms

  • Optimize workflows and perform preventive maintenance on fabrication equipment. 

HAYWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY

Makerspace Technician

Part-time technician at a Northern California library.

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  • Supported public users of CNC machines, 3D printers, and digital fabrication tools

  • Maintained and troubleshot equipment including Glowforge, Cricut, and Carvey CNC

  • Provided guidance on project design, fabrication techniques, and tool best practices

  • Trained users in safe operation of equipment

G. BOEHM ENGINEERING, AUSTIN TX

Industrial Design Intern

Internship at a two person engineering firm focused on the design, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative home products.

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  • Work directly with engineering lead to design, render, and plan the fabrication of an innovative dining solution for small apartments.

  • Enhance and refine designs based on client feedback.

  • Quick modeling in Shapr3D to work through design challenges for delivering a dining solution without compromising storage space.

  • Evaluate and select track and support components in order to provide smooth, seamless operation.

  • Provide detailed designs and specifications for manufacturing. 

EVAN SIEVERS DESIGN, SF CA

Industrial Designer

Providing freelance industrial and product design services.

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Education

2021-2023

2017 - 2021

Summer 2020

Winter 2020

Summer 2019

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN

MFA, Industrial Design

Actively improved my skills in Industrial Design through the combination of advanced making skills, critical inquiry, and product prototyping and testing.

COLBY COLLEGE

Bachelor of Arts

**Winner of 2021 President's Purchase Prize, where a jury selects one meritorious project from the College Exhibition, which is then purchased by the Office of the President and put on permanent display at Colby College.**
 


Gained extensive experience conceiving and delivering ideas through clay, wax, wood, plaster, and stone. 

Established solid foundation in color theory, proportions, dimensions, and perspective. 
Advanced my drawing expertise using charcoal, pencils, pens, various paints, and other media. 

Developed advanced creative and analytical writing skills within academically rigorous liberal arts curriculum.

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Design & Rendering

Intro to Industrial Design: Advanced my skills in conceiving, sketching, and rendering potential solutions to advanced product-driven problems.
 


Intro to Rendering: Refined the craft of creating physical models of product solutions using foam board, card stock, and glue.

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, LONDON

Sculpture

Spent a semester abroad studying sculpture at Camberwell College of Arts.
 


Intermediate Sculpture: Developed more advanced sculptural concepts using plaster, glass, and wood. Refined written, live, and virtual presentation skills.

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN

Product Design

Established foundational proficiency in ideation, rendering, and modeling methods for devising solutions to basic creative and product design challenges.

© 2023 by Evan Sievers

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