My name is Matthias Kneidinger and I am an industrial designer based in Vienna, AT. I completed my design degree at the Kunstuniversität Linz and I also have an engineering background, which gives me a strong technical understanding.

In my work I care deeply about quality, usefulness, repairability and respect for the user - just to name a few aspects. Much of my experience lies in working with complex 3D models, optimising workflows and 3D production pipelines and visualisation. In general, I thrive on bringing structure to complexity and developing creative solutions to unexpected problems.

In my spare time I enjoy programming, particularly computer graphics and contribution to various open source projects.

CV

Work Experience

Döllmann Design GmbH - Industrial Design

since 2021 | Junior Designer

• Analysis, design, modelling and material definition for light and heavy rail vehicles
• Optimise rendering workflow and performance of large, highly detailed 3D models
• Photorealistic rendering of exteriors and interiors
• Conduct multi-level, interactive VR tours
• Plan and create product reveal animations

Wacker Neuson SE

2020 Mar - Aug | Design Internship

• Design and model an industrial controller
• Photorealistic render a new excavator model as marketing material

form2 GmbH

2019 Jul | Project Support ‘Fronius’

• Analysis of workshop findings to gain in-depth user insights
• Ideation and creation of mock-ups for a new product generation

inveo OG | Lumapod GmbH

2017 Jul \ Aug | Design Internship ‘Lumapod’

• Product design for a € 500k Kickstarter success
• Conduct competitor research and analysis to determine optimal placement of the brand
• Ideation and creation of the brand logo and colours
• Technical design and prototyping

Buma engineering & Anlagenbau GmbH

2015 - 2019 | Visual Communication

• Development and implementation of the company’s corporate identity across print media and web platforms, as well as trade fair presentations.
• Leading the design and coordination of the website relaunch, including website content management

2012 - 2015 | Engineering

• Engineering in the field of rolling mills, steelworks, special plants
• CAD modelling, technical drawings, dimensioning, calculations
• Management of the standard parts library

Education

Kunstuniversität Linz

2020 - 2024 | Industrial Design Master

• Graduated with honours

2015 - 2019 | Industrial Design Bachelor

• Graduated with honours
• One semester abroad in Rovaniemi, Finnland
  • University of Lapland - Industrial Design
• Three semester part of the Austrian Students’ Union (ÖH)

HTL Wels

2007 - 2012 | Mechanical Engineering

• Graduated with honours
• Diploma project: Laboratory bench for framework tensions, strain gauge measurement
• Cambridge First Certificate [FCE]

Software Experience

My interest in computing has enabled me to gain a proficient understanding of both hardware and software. I am familiar with macOS as well as Windows systems and have always found it relatively easy to learn new programs. The ° symbol marks the software that I currently use on a regular basis.

• Adobe CC °
• Rhino 3D °
• Blender
• Solid Edge | SolidWorks | NX
• Fusion360
• Alias
• KeyShot | V-Ray °
• Grasshopper °
• Python °
• OpenGL \ GLSL °
• Git °
• Arduino
• C \ C++
• HTML \ CSS
• vvvv Creative Coding

Soft Skills

• Analytical and Organised
• Independent and Meticulous
• Curious and Open-minded
• Empathetic and Collaborative

Languages

• German, native
• English, proficient

Various Skills

Programming, Electronics, 3D Printing, Soldering, Sewing, ...

Personal Interests

Cycling, Programming, Computer Graphics, Repairing Things, ...