Sipho Sonandi

Structural/Industrial Designer at USS Graphics
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us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
City of Cape Town, ZA

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Experience

    • South Africa
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Structural/Industrial Designer
      • Mar 2020 - Present

      Epping Industrial My responsibilities as a Structural designer include the following: Designing and developing Point of Sale products as per client’s specifications. Preparing and developing production files for production. Assessing structural integrity and developing retail and promotional display solutions. Preparing 3D models for artwork placement and client presentation. Creating structurally sound products using various materials such as corrugated, Xanita board ,ABS, MDF and other industry common… Show more My responsibilities as a Structural designer include the following: Designing and developing Point of Sale products as per client’s specifications. Preparing and developing production files for production. Assessing structural integrity and developing retail and promotional display solutions. Preparing 3D models for artwork placement and client presentation. Creating structurally sound products using various materials such as corrugated, Xanita board ,ABS, MDF and other industry common materials. Working on campaigns for industry giants such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackerman's and Pick n Pay. Working with DTP to edit artwork and set up print ready files for production. Show less

    • South Africa
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Industrial/3D Designer
      • Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

      23 Estmil road,Diep River My responsibilities include: Attending to all 3D and graphic design work, which include- setting up artwork for print, vinyl cutting, client proposals and in-house design work. Maintenance and development of both the 2D and 3D furniture catalogue. Working with the Décor team to develop floor plans and 3D visuals for client proposals and event planning. Modelling furniture and 3D spaces into interactive spaces in order to assist in planning and presentation. Development and re-touching of images… Show more My responsibilities include: Attending to all 3D and graphic design work, which include- setting up artwork for print, vinyl cutting, client proposals and in-house design work. Maintenance and development of both the 2D and 3D furniture catalogue. Working with the Décor team to develop floor plans and 3D visuals for client proposals and event planning. Modelling furniture and 3D spaces into interactive spaces in order to assist in planning and presentation. Development and re-touching of images for the website and marketing materials. Working with the in-house workshop to develop new solutions and repair existing furniture items. Show less

    • Creative Consultant
      • Jan 2018 - Feb 2020

      South Africa My responsibilities include: Creating brand identity and editing and re-touching product images for web. Applying 3D and 2D techniques to create brand awareness.

    • Industrial Designer
      • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

      Epping Industrial My responsibilities include: Meeting with various stake holders to establish design briefs, concepts and production criteria (working within budget and deadlines). Participation in design and development meetings. Developing relevant sketches and researching suitable materials. Producing reports and presenting ideas at various stages of the design process. Filling all project documents and executing all project briefs. Setting up cut files for Laser cutting (Perspex, mdf, ABS, PETG) and… Show more My responsibilities include: Meeting with various stake holders to establish design briefs, concepts and production criteria (working within budget and deadlines). Participation in design and development meetings. Developing relevant sketches and researching suitable materials. Producing reports and presenting ideas at various stages of the design process. Filling all project documents and executing all project briefs. Setting up cut files for Laser cutting (Perspex, mdf, ABS, PETG) and vacuum forming. Show less

    • South Africa
    • Printing Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Structural/Industrial designer
      • Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

      Cape Town Area, South Africa My responsibilities as a Structural designer include the following: Designing and developing Point of Sale products as per client’s specifications. Preparing and developing production files for production. Assessing structural integrity and developing retail and promotional display solutions. Preparing 3D models for artwork placement and client presentation. Creating structurally sound products using various materials such as corrugated, Xanita board ,ABS, MDF and other industry common… Show more My responsibilities as a Structural designer include the following: Designing and developing Point of Sale products as per client’s specifications. Preparing and developing production files for production. Assessing structural integrity and developing retail and promotional display solutions. Preparing 3D models for artwork placement and client presentation. Creating structurally sound products using various materials such as corrugated, Xanita board ,ABS, MDF and other industry common materials. Working on campaigns for industry giants such as Shoprite/Checkers, Ackerman's and Pick n Pay. Working with DTP to edit artwork and set up print ready files for production. Show less

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      • Jan 2011 - Aug 2014

    • Researcher
      • Dec 2008 - Jan 2009

      Responsibility My role in the project was to identify the creative communities, conduct the necessary interviews and compile all the information for the CCSL Blog and web site. The project was an initiative by Ezzio Manzini and the United Nations.

Education

  • Cape Peninsula University of Technology
    ND Three Dimensional Design, Industrial Design
    2005 - 2010
  • Centre of Science and Technology
    Grade 12, Maths and Science
    2002 - 2004

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