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 | Industrial Designer

Key Achievements

• Carried out a tram design build by Alstom for the city of Graz,
  which was honoured in the “Best of Austrian Design 2024” exhibition
• Realised the design for a large scale tram-train project for Stadler,
  that included six transportation companies and up to 504 vehicles

Key Responsibilities

• Designed and modelled light and heavy rail vehicles,
  including specification of surface finishes
• Created photorealistic visualisations of vehicle interiors and exteriors
• Optimised rendering workflows and performance for
  complex, high-detail 3D models
• Produced multi-level, interactive VR presentations
• Planned and produced product reveal animations
  for presentations and customer events

Wacker Neuson SE

2020 | Design Intern

• Designed and 3D-modelled an industrial controller
• Produced photorealistic visualisations of a new
  excavator release for marketing purposes

form2 GmbH

2019 | Design Intern ‘Fronius’

• Analysed workshop results to extract key user insights
• Ideated and prototyped a new product generation of
  professional welding equipment

inveo OG | Lumapod GmbH

2017 | Design Intern

• Contributed to the product design of a Kickstarter project (€ 500.000 funded)
• Conducted competitor analysis to determine market positioning
• Developed new brand identity including logo and colour system
• Supported prototyping and early engineering work

Buma engineering & Anlagenbau GmbH

2015 - 2019 | Visual Communication Designer

• Developed and implemented the company’s corporate identity
  across print, digital, and trade show materials
• Led the website redesign project, including creating
  graphic assets and managing content

2012 - 2015 | Engineer

• Worked in mechanical engineering for rolling mills,
  steelworks, and special equipment
• Created CAD models, technical drawings, assessed tolerances
  and conducted structural calculations
• Managed the 3D standard parts library

Certificates

Harvard University

2025 | CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science

University of Michigan

2023 | Python 3 Programming Specialisation

Education

Kunstuniversität Linz

2020 - 2024 | Industrial Design Master

• Thesis: Product repairability on the example of an inkjet printer
• Graduated with honours

2015 - 2019 | Industrial Design Bachelor

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

HTL Wels

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

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 °
• C °
• OpenGL \ GLSL °
• Git °
• Arduino | C++
• HTML \ CSS
• vvvv Creative Coding

Soft Skills

• Analytical and Organised
• Independent and Thorough
• 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, ...