Experience

UCLA Arts

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Adjunct Professor & Director of Summer Programs

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  Los Angeles, US



JK3D® | JK Design GmbH

• Austria
• Design Services

• Founder | Head of Design | Managing Director

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Salzburg & Vienna Austria JK Design GmbH, is a company specialised in 3D design for 3D printing and emergent technologies. The project portfolio covers multiple scales and disciplines including architecture, product, fashion and costume design. Julia Koerner's long time experience and expertise in computational design, 3D modeling and additive manufacturing techniques are applied to project development from concept to production. JK Design GmbH realizes commissioned projects, collaborates with other designers and brands… Show more JK Design GmbH, is a company specialised in 3D design for 3D printing and emergent technologies. The project portfolio covers multiple scales and disciplines including architecture, product, fashion and costume design. Julia Koerner's long time experience and expertise in computational design, 3D modeling and additive manufacturing techniques are applied to project development from concept to production. JK Design GmbH realizes commissioned projects, collaborates with other designers and brands as well as owns the in-house brand JK3D®. JK Design has received the WIKARUS for best startup company awarded by the economic chamber of Salzburg in 2018, the European Research Grant Re-FREAM in 2019 awarded by STARTS, a Creative Project Grant by Vienna Business Agency 2021 and is currently nominated for the PHÖNIX start-up award by Austrian Wirtschaftsservice. Furthermore, JK Design has received multiple international awards such as the Japanese World Omosiroi Award 2020 and was named finalist at the World Technology Awards 2019.

• SETAE JACKET for Chro Morpho Collection by STRATASYS 3D printed on Textile

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2019

  Los Angeles SETAE JACKET 2019 Designed by JULIA KOERNER | JK Design For Chro Morpho Collection by STRATASYS Printed on Stratasys J750TM 3D printing system The research explores digital setae pattern design and multi-color 3D printing on fabric, inspired by microscopic butterfly wing patterns. Butterfly wings are made up of membranes which are covered by thousands of colorful scales and hairs, plate-like setae. Photographs of butterfly wing setae are digitized into an algorithm which translates… Show more SETAE JACKET 2019 Designed by JULIA KOERNER | JK Design For Chro Morpho Collection by STRATASYS Printed on Stratasys J750TM 3D printing system The research explores digital setae pattern design and multi-color 3D printing on fabric, inspired by microscopic butterfly wing patterns. Butterfly wings are made up of membranes which are covered by thousands of colorful scales and hairs, plate-like setae. Photographs of butterfly wing setae are digitized into an algorithm which translates the color pixels into 3D bristle patterns which correspond to the form of the garment design. The digital designs are 3D printed in an innovative way, without any support material and directly on fabric. The relation between the colourful rigid setae and the flexible fabric create enigmatic visual effects when the garment is in motion. Designer: Julia Koerner | JK Design GmbH Director of Operations: Kais Al-Rawi Design Team: Eunice Han, Chenming Jiang, William Qian 3D Printed by: Stratasys Creative Director Stratasys: Naomi Kaempfer Video Director & Producer: Maximilian Haidbauer Cinematography: Blair Madigan Music: Viramaina ‘Lights’ Model: Amelia Grace Zerbe Model Agency: Freedom Models LA Makeup: Sara Tagaloa Hair: Tiago Goya

• 3D printed glass Showpiece "Crystal Glaciers" Julia Koerner x Swarovski

  • Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Salzburg ‘Crystal Glaciers’ Collaboration between Julia Koerner and Swarovski , 2018 3D-Printed Glass on CNC-routed base “Inspired by the unique topology of the mountains and valleys surrounding Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, the Crystal Glaciers showpiece reveals new design and customisation opportunities, enabled by additive manufacturing technology. Twenty-four customised glass spirals are designed to aggregate and form a part-to-whole relationship and encapsulate a serial… Show more ‘Crystal Glaciers’ Collaboration between Julia Koerner and Swarovski , 2018 3D-Printed Glass on CNC-routed base “Inspired by the unique topology of the mountains and valleys surrounding Swarovski’s headquarters in Wattens, the Crystal Glaciers showpiece reveals new design and customisation opportunities, enabled by additive manufacturing technology. Twenty-four customised glass spirals are designed to aggregate and form a part-to-whole relationship and encapsulate a serial production with inherent unique differences between each individual piece. Crystal Glaciers visualises dynamic movement of light and caustic spiralling effects. The inspiration from nature combined with computational design processes and innovation in technology showcase an experimental approach and versatile collaboration between different disciplines. The Crystal Glaciers showpiece celebrates the opening of the Manufaktur; and displays Swarovski’s continued strive for innovation and the early developments of 3D-printing technology with glass.



The Unseasonal™

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ‘Recurring Contributor' | 'Architecture Editor'

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area



Re-FREAM

• Austria
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Recipient

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  Austria The project Julia Koerner is proposing for Re-Fream is focused on the 2D to 3D relationship in 3D-Printed Fashion. The research focuses on digitally translating natural patterns into algorithms on the computer. It explores digital pattern design and multi-colour 3D printing on fabric, inspired by microscopic natural artefacts. This includes for example Butterfly wings which are made up of membranes which are covered by thousands of colourful scales and hairs. The digital designs are 3D printed… Show more The project Julia Koerner is proposing for Re-Fream is focused on the 2D to 3D relationship in 3D-Printed Fashion. The research focuses on digitally translating natural patterns into algorithms on the computer. It explores digital pattern design and multi-colour 3D printing on fabric, inspired by microscopic natural artefacts. This includes for example Butterfly wings which are made up of membranes which are covered by thousands of colourful scales and hairs. The digital designs are 3D printed in an innovative way, without any support material and directly on fabric in color. The relation between the colourful rigid sticks and the flexible fabric create enigmatic visual effects when the garment is in motion. Show less



JK Design GmbH

• Iceland Collection - 3D printed Ready-To-Wear - Personal Collection

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Salzburg The new products of the Iceland Collection are signature pieces designed and crafted by Julia Körner. The designs are digitally coded with computational design techniques and 3D printed in delicate materials utilizing emergent technologies of additive manufacturing. Combined with fine leather craftsmanship these products are handmade in the Ateliers in Los Angeles and Salzburg. The unique pieces are the first of their kind combining digital and traditional craftsmanship, elevating this unique… Show more The new products of the Iceland Collection are signature pieces designed and crafted by Julia Körner. The designs are digitally coded with computational design techniques and 3D printed in delicate materials utilizing emergent technologies of additive manufacturing. Combined with fine leather craftsmanship these products are handmade in the Ateliers in Los Angeles and Salzburg. The unique pieces are the first of their kind combining digital and traditional craftsmanship, elevating this unique clothing design towards ready-to-wear within 3D printed fashion. Photography: Pia Clodi Scanning & Processing: Carmencita Lab Model: Sigrún Hrefna Sveinsdóttir, Eskimo Agency Make Up & Hair: Sunna Björk Show less



Architectural Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visiting Professor AA Jordan July 1-10, 2017

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Amman Governorate, Jordan The Wadi Rum Desert, located at the southern edge of Jordan encapsulates the utmost outstanding resemblance of an ecology on Earth to Planet Mars. Throughout the design-research workshop, participants will investigate design concepts for potential interventions within the Martian landscape, speculating on design that derives from research into the natural ecology of Mars; further aided by a research visit to Wadi Rum – to serve as a proving ground. The programme will focus on utilizing… Show more The Wadi Rum Desert, located at the southern edge of Jordan encapsulates the utmost outstanding resemblance of an ecology on Earth to Planet Mars. Throughout the design-research workshop, participants will investigate design concepts for potential interventions within the Martian landscape, speculating on design that derives from research into the natural ecology of Mars; further aided by a research visit to Wadi Rum – to serve as a proving ground. The programme will focus on utilizing algorithmic and computational design methods, unveiling novel potentials in design at an array of different scales from the material, architectural to the urban. The ten-day programme will bring together a network of distinguished international faculty and guests to offer design-research units, specialist software tutorials and a guest-lecture series; the programme will be primarily based in Amman, and will include an exclusive visit to the UNESCO protected world-heritage site of the Wadi Rum desert. Show less



JK Design GmbH

• Queen Ramonda 3D printed Costumes - Black Panther Marvel/Disney - Collaboration with Ruth E. Carter

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  Greater Los Angeles Area Julia Koerner's most recent collaboration includes the original design for 3D printed fashion pieces with costume desiger Ruth Carter for Marvel's Black Panter movie. The Costumes of Queen Ramonda Head Pieces and Shoulder Mantel where computationally designed, inspired by traditional african patterns, and 3D printed with Materialise in Belgium.



Architectural Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visiting Professor AA Jordan July 16-26, 2016

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Amman, Jordan At Jordan’s southern-most tip, the Gulf of Aqaba encapsulates a vast biodiversity of marine life including coral reefs and benthic organisms and habitats; many of which are endemic to the area. As part of our programme agenda on ‘Natural Extremities’ we continue to build-up on design-research into unique ecological phenomena in the region. In July 2016, the focus will be on distinct marine topologies and morphologies found in the Gulf of Aqaba; and their transfiguration into outcomes… Show more At Jordan’s southern-most tip, the Gulf of Aqaba encapsulates a vast biodiversity of marine life including coral reefs and benthic organisms and habitats; many of which are endemic to the area. As part of our programme agenda on ‘Natural Extremities’ we continue to build-up on design-research into unique ecological phenomena in the region. In July 2016, the focus will be on distinct marine topologies and morphologies found in the Gulf of Aqaba; and their transfiguration into outcomes within architecture and design with a particular focus on computational design methods. The ten-day programme will bring together a network of distinguished international faculty and guests to offer design-research units, specialist software tutorials and a guest-lecture series; the programme will be primarily based in Amman, and will include an exclusive visit to Aqaba were participants will study and document various marine habitats via snorkeling, photography and 3D-scanning. Show less



JK Design GmbH

• Porifera Collection - 3D printed "Venus" Dress - Personal Collection

  • Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Salzburg “The research for the 2016 3D-printed Venus dress was based on analysis of the deep-sea sponge, also known as 'Venus flower basket'. The woven net-like structure grows based on environmental influences and adapts to its surroundings. It is influenced by light and water currents. The 3D-printed dress is a woven and tessellated matrix generated from a point-cloud. This is mapped based on characteristics and dimensions of the wearer. The dress also reacts to the wearer by using heat-mapping… Show more “The research for the 2016 3D-printed Venus dress was based on analysis of the deep-sea sponge, also known as 'Venus flower basket'. The woven net-like structure grows based on environmental influences and adapts to its surroundings. It is influenced by light and water currents. The 3D-printed dress is a woven and tessellated matrix generated from a point-cloud. This is mapped based on characteristics and dimensions of the wearer. The dress also reacts to the wearer by using heat-mapping technology to highlight their emotions. Some parts of the dress are 3D printed using biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) filament, adapting to temperature and touch. In detail it also changes colour according to its environment. ​ Photography: Tom Oldham & Sophie Kirchner Model: Alex Würfel Show less



Architectural Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visiting Professor AA Jordan 23 July -1st August 2015

  • Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

  Jordan Workshop - More Information at http://jordan.aaschool.ac.uk The Dead Sea is a hyper-saline lake which exists at 427 metres below sea level and features a one-of-a-kind extreme ecological condition. It is the lowest point on earth and exhibits a diverse platform for research into the Ecomorphology of crystalline formations. In 2015, the AA in Jordan continues in its third-cycle to build up on research into naturally occurring phenomena in the region, and how these phenomena can… Show more Workshop - More Information at http://jordan.aaschool.ac.uk The Dead Sea is a hyper-saline lake which exists at 427 metres below sea level and features a one-of-a-kind extreme ecological condition. It is the lowest point on earth and exhibits a diverse platform for research into the Ecomorphology of crystalline formations. In 2015, the AA in Jordan continues in its third-cycle to build up on research into naturally occurring phenomena in the region, and how these phenomena can inform design methodologies which re-think existing practices. The programme will focus on crystalline formations and their potential development at a variety of architectural and urban scales through the use of cutting-edge computational design technology. The programme will bring together a network of distinguished faculty and guests to offer design-research units, specialist tooling seminars and a guest-lecture series; which are based in Amman with exclusive visits to the Jordan Valley and Dead Sea. Show less



JK Design GmbH

• Sporophyte Collection - 3D printed Ready-To-Wear - Personal Collection

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2015

  Salzburg Julia Koerner explores biomimicry in 3D printing fashion garments through her interest in nature and architecture. The ‘Sporophyte Collection’ features fashion pieces which are the first of their kind, as ready-to-wear 3D printed garments in North America. Advancements in technology and research have revolutionised design possibilities in fashion. This collection explores new possibilities in flexible material 3D printing for ready-to-wear couture. The ‘Kelp Jacket’, a 3D printed… Show more Julia Koerner explores biomimicry in 3D printing fashion garments through her interest in nature and architecture. The ‘Sporophyte Collection’ features fashion pieces which are the first of their kind, as ready-to-wear 3D printed garments in North America. Advancements in technology and research have revolutionised design possibilities in fashion. This collection explores new possibilities in flexible material 3D printing for ready-to-wear couture. The ‘Kelp Jacket’, a 3D printed garment, printed with flexible material is part of the Fall 2015 ready-to-wear ‘Sporophyte’ Collection, by designer Julia Koerner and manufactured by Stratasys Ltd.. The fashion piece debuted at “Spark - Annual Celebration of Innovation” in Minneapolis on March 10, 2015. ‘Sporophyte’ refers to a specific stage in the life cycle of a plant where spores are produced. This collection is inspired by flowerless plants which reproduce through spores. Inspired by the structure and performance of organic kelp topologies, the seaweed consists of a complex and intricate layering system. The 3-dimensional structure of the ‘Kelp Jacket’ is designed to enhance the performance flexibility of the 3D print in relation to its organic aesthetic. The lace like pattern appears as it naturally grow on the human body. Manufacturer: STRATASYS Ltd. Photography & Art Direction / Ger Ger Styling / Lizette Pena Model / Mathilda Tolvanen @ Photogenics LA Hair / Derek Yuen @ Starworks Artists Make Up / Jeffrey Baum @ Atelier Management Photography Assistants / Jonathan Marlow & Carter Quick Styling Assistant / Erik Fontaine Production Assistant / Kate Caviar

• Smock Corset - 3D printed Ready-To-Wear - Collaboration with Marina Hoermanseder

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Salzburg Julia Koerner collaborated with fellow Austrian, Berlin based fashion designer, Marina Hoermanseder on this 3d printed corset, created exclusivley for her show at the Mercedes Benz Fashion shows SS 2016 at the Berliner Modesalon on July 10, 2015. The result of their cooperation is a two-part corset, reproduced on a 3-D printer with an elaborate stereolithographic technology. The corset’s design recalls the texture and feel of the smock used throughout the collection and links – not only… Show more Julia Koerner collaborated with fellow Austrian, Berlin based fashion designer, Marina Hoermanseder on this 3d printed corset, created exclusivley for her show at the Mercedes Benz Fashion shows SS 2016 at the Berliner Modesalon on July 10, 2015. The result of their cooperation is a two-part corset, reproduced on a 3-D printer with an elaborate stereolithographic technology. The corset’s design recalls the texture and feel of the smock used throughout the collection and links – not only through its straps and buckles – traditionally crafted clothing with today’s progressive, digital developments. Manufactured by Materialise, Belgium Photograph by Stefan Kraul



Rising Star

• GLOBAL 3D PRINTSHOW AWARD 2014

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

  London, United Kingdom Winner of the Global 3D PrintShow Award 2014



Architectural Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visiting Professor AA Jordan 14-24th JUNE 2014

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Jordan/Amman/Petra/Wadi Rum AA Visiting School Jordan is a ten-day workshop organized by the world-renown Architectural Association, London - set within the context of Amman, Petra and Wadi Rum. The workshop brings together network of distinguished international faculty who will instruct participants on the cutting-edge of design methodologies in the Architecture, Engineering and Design disciplines today. For more information visit http://jordan.aaschool.ac.uk​ or contact jordan@aaschool.ac.uk



AIA Los Angeles

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AIA/LA 2013 Faculty Winner of 2x8 Exhibition Design Competition

  • Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area Winning competition entry for the 11 year anniversary of the 2x8 Student Exhibition. EVOLVE Installation will be completed in May 2014 and exhibited at the A+D Museum Los Angeles. Collaboration with Marie Boltenstern and Kais Al-Rawi for the AIA|LA (American Institute of Architecture Los Angeles)



Collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen

• 3D Designer - BIO PIRACY -3D printed Dress

  • Nov 2013 - Jan 2014



Collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen

• 3D Designer - VOLTAGE -3D printed Dress

  • Nov 2012 - Jan 2013



Collaboration with Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen

• 3D Designer - Hybrid Holism 3D printed Dress

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012



Lund University

• Sweden
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Lund, Sweden CIPHER SYSTEMS - Maribor 2012 European Capital of Culture 2112Ai [Architectural intelligence] 100YC Architectural Mutations S.A.T. Space and technology Department of Theoretical and Applied Aesthetics School of Architecture, Lunds University, Sweden Studio Leader: Ms. Tina-Henriette Kristiansen Additional Studio Instructor: Adam Vukmanov Guest Teachers: Sir Peter Cook, Erick Carcamo, John Ross and Thomas Chevalier Exhibition Australian and Slovenian… Show more CIPHER SYSTEMS - Maribor 2012 European Capital of Culture 2112Ai [Architectural intelligence] 100YC Architectural Mutations S.A.T. Space and technology Department of Theoretical and Applied Aesthetics School of Architecture, Lunds University, Sweden Studio Leader: Ms. Tina-Henriette Kristiansen Additional Studio Instructor: Adam Vukmanov Guest Teachers: Sir Peter Cook, Erick Carcamo, John Ross and Thomas Chevalier Exhibition Australian and Slovenian pavilions at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale. Show less



Ross Lovegrove Studio

• Senior Project Designer

  • 2007 - 2012



Architectural Association

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Visiting Professor AA Paris

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2011

  Paris, France 'STEREO VOGUE studio' AA ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION LONDON SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE // visiting school program // AYA academia// 'BUILDING FASHION' // PARIS // FRANCE// NOVEMBER 2011 2 weeks international workshop teaching with Adam Vukmanov



Lund University

• Sweden
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Sep 2011 - Sep 2011

  Lund, Sweden 'SCOPIC ASSEMBLAGE' International Workshop 2011 Lund Sweden DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED AESTHETICS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE // TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (LTH) LUND // SWEDEN // SEPTEMBER 2011 2 weeks international workshop teaching with Adam Vukmanov



MAK Los Angeles US

• Architect in Residence

  • Oct 2010 - Apr 2011

  Schindler Scolarship from MAK Museum of Applied Arts Vienna together with Adam Vukmanov 6 months architectural Research Project in Los Angeles @ Mackey Apartments built by famous Austrian Architect Rudolf Schindler



Lund University

• Sweden
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visiting Professor

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2010

  Lund, Sweden 'SYNTHETIC AESTHETICS' International Workshop 2010 Lund Sweden ASAE // DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED AESTHETICS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE // TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (LTH) LUND // SWEDEN // SEPTEMBER 2010 2 weeks workshop teaching with Adam Vukmanov



Lund University

• Sweden
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Apr 2010 - Apr 2010

  Lund, Sweden Detail&Hue workshop with Florencia Pita DEPARTMENT OF THEORETICAL AND APPLIED AESTHETICS SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE // TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (LTH) LUND // SWEDEN // SPRING 2010 2 weeks workshop teaching with FLORENCIA PITA



University of Applied Arts Vienna

• Austria
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

  Vienna, Austria Postgraduate Program Excessive Master Program HERNAN DIAZ ALONSO



University of Applied Arts Vienna

• Austria
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Assistant

  • 2006 - 2007

  Student Assistant Greg Lynn Studio



Gage & Clemenceau Architects

• Junior Designer

  • Jul 2006 - Aug 2006

  New York, US and Februrary 2007



one room

• Architecture Intern

  • 2004 - 2005

  Salzburg, Austria