Resume
Elijah Klauder
3087 SE Ankeny st, Portland OR, 97214
505.935.7042 | elijahklauder@gmail.com
elijahklauder.com
Profile
· I am currently an Industrial Designer operating out of Portland, Oregon.
· I am resourceful, acclimated to fast-paced work environments, and can perform under pressure.
. I have a multidisciplinary background having worked in production, graphics, furniture, textiles, and CAD.
. I value humility and diligence in one's work, as well as the power of design to improve the quality of life for the human race.
Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
BA in Product Design 2014-2018
The Product Design Program provides a thorough grounding in the use, invention, and production of consumer products. It integrates the theories and applied practices of the art, architecture, and design disciplines, creating collaborative opportunities across campus with the business school and the anthropology and chemistry departments. Through human-centered design, we intend to create a better quality of life for all inhabitants of our world.
Pensole Footwear Design Academy 2017
Kicks Camp PDX
Mlab Color and Material Design
A one-week professional development intensive at the Pensole Footwear Design Academy where I designed Footwear Color and Materials for the Grove Hotel in historic downtown Portland, taking inspiration from the design language and aesthetic of the hotel and its future patrons.
The Portland Waldorf High School 2014
Milwaukie, Oregon
Focus on Applied Arts
Experience
Studio Butch October 2021- Present
Portland, Oregon
Designer
Utilizes a variety of design programs to translate concepts into workable retail and environment executions.
I am focused on architecture, environmental space, and retail. I rethink spaces, understand how they can be used to tell stories, and get people immersed in a brand experience.
Benchmark Vehicles August 2020-October 2021
Portland, Oregon
Cabinet Shop & Interior Design Specialist
Worked in tandem with build teams to design and construct custom outdoor adventure vehicles outfitted with state-of-the-art technology. Utilized CAD to design automated CNC files and fully constructed interior builds for clients with a wide range of needs and vehicle applications.
Kamp Grizzly 2020
Portland, Oregon
Spatial Designer
Worked individually to aid teams with interior design, architectural models, CAD assets, and graphic designs for a wide range of experiential marketing projects and visual installations.
The Good Mod 2018-2020
Portland, Oregon
Design Assistant
I worked individually to design, render, draft and construct high-end furniture for clients seeking mid-century modern style pieces. I worked mostly in design/fabrication, using CAD and other devices are driven by it such as a CNC, Laser Cutter, and 3D Printer while utilizing a full shop with applicable tools as well. I also worked extensively using industrial finishes and application solutions for all material types.
I design using 3D CAD modeling software, Rhinoceros 3D, 3D printing, CNC routing, digital fabrication, and other aspects of rapid prototyping. Specializing in Environmental and Industrial Design. Experienced in creating and drafting construction blueprints for 3D environments
Blunt Graffix 2018
Eugene, Oregon
Graphic Designer
Worked assisting in the creation and formatting of original artwork and quality graphic prints.
Threadbare Print House and Design 2017/2018
Eugene Oregon
Graphic Designer
Created custom graphics for local businesses intended to be printed and sold on brand merchandise and apparel.
Bent Image Lab 2017
Portland, Oregon
Production Assistant
Worked assisting the Art Department in stop motion animation and live-action productions. Constructed and painted sets, props, and models while also assisting multiple other departments as a production assistant.
Stumptown Printers 2013-2014
Portland, Oregon
Intern / Printers Devil
Stumptown Printers focuses on two traditions of printing–letterpress and offset lithography. I performed a number of tasks, such as designing and setting type lines for customer projects.
Design for America 2017
Eugene, Oregon
Team Lead
Worked on interdisciplinary teams to create solutions for social problems using the Human-Centered Design Process. Taking projects to completion through ideation, prototyping, and user testing. Attended the National DFA conference with over 20 other university chapters to participate in design sprints, guest lectures, and rapid prototyping exercises.
University of Oregon Student REC Center 2017
Eugene, Oregon
Certified Lifeguard Instructor
As an instructor, I taught basic life support and ASHI standard CPR and rescue maneuvers to prospective lifeguards under a strict training standard.
Honors & Awards
Salone Satellite 2018 World Design Exhibition Apr 2018
Original Slide Chair furniture design was chosen to represent the University of Oregon at one of the world’s largest design exhibitions in Milan.
Design Sprint Awards - Outstanding Potential To Make Impact Aug 2017
Design for America
Team concept showed exemplary potential to make a meaningful and lasting impact with a tool kit design to help retrofit ADA non-compliant historic buildings and restaurants to be Universally Accessible.
Oregon College of Art And Craft Juried Regional High School Exhibition Mar 2014
Oregon College of Art and Craft
Art and designs made throughout my time in high school were chosen to be displayed at the OCAC High School Art Expo.
references
Tanner Strickling
The Good Mod | Designer
tannerstickling@gmail.com
541-232-9005
Shawn Horsey
The Good Mod | Workshop Manager
443-370-2128
Greg Arden
Bent Image Lab | Art Director
971-255-7375
gregardenpdx@gmail.com
Lindsay Johnson
Keen Footwear | Footwear Designer
503-535-9922
lindsey.josephine@gmail.com
Brian Bagdonas
Stumptown Printers | Owner
971-201-9779
fiddleink@gmail.com
Matt Dye (Blunt Graffix)
info@bluntgraffix.com
Jackie James (University of Oregon SRC Pool)
541-346-4112
jackiec@uoregon.edu