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Sports Product Design beautifully pairs my love of science with design. It is my passion to make product that is inspiring, inclusive and promotes sustainability. From designing protective equipment to draping chiffon I have a wide breath of design and technical experience. 

University of Portland                                                                                                     

Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                                            May 2018

Major: Theater Design/Technical Emphasis and German Language Intensive - Cum Laude           

Art & Design Experience 
 

Fashion Designer, Barnes and Morgan. Portland, OR                          June 2022-Present

 

  • ClO 3D, patterning, and draping

  • Design and concept realization

  • Conducting fittings

Experiential Intern, OHSU. Portland OR                                              Nov. 2021-Sept. 2022

 

  • Materials research and development

  • Collaborating with engineers and doctors

  • Assisting with fittings

Costume Stitcher, Mock’s Crest, Portland OR                                                     May 2015-18

 

  • Costume construction

  • Alterations

  • Fittings

Costume Shop Stitcher, University of Portland, Portland OR    Aug. 201 4-May 2018

  • Pattern making

  • Costume construction

  • Alterations and fittings

Theatrical Design                                                                                                Nov. 2016-Sept.2019

 

Scenic designer, Rocky Horror, Lakewood Theater

Lighting Designer, Tartuffe, University of Portland

Scenic Designer, Eurydice, University of  Portland

Costume Designer, The Government Inspector

Costume Shop Intern, Seattle Opera

Lighting Design, Iphigenia, University of Portland

Scenographer, Marked, University of Portland

  • Costume, Set or Lighting Design

  • Materials research and construction  

  • Historical research and patterning

  • Construction and fitting management

  • Hand and computer drafting

  • Scale model, tech docs, and scenic painting

  • Gel selection, light placement and prop lighting effects

Education & Certificates
 

University of Oregon

Master of Science: Sports Product Design                                                                   June 2023

Sports . Design . Masterclass By Nora Kühner:

Another Tomorrow                                                                                                    March-April 2023

Languages

English

German

Skills

Manufacturing skills

3D modeling

CLO3D

Sewing

Fabric dyeing

Resin casting

Silicone mold making

Adobe suite

Public speaking

Woodworking

Scenic painting

Scale model building

Honors

AASFP Product Design Award 2023

Pattered for Parkinson’s Design Award 2022

Oregon Theatrical Awards Society Nominee for Best Set Design – The Rocky Horror Show 2022

Performance Fleece Design Award Cotton Inc. 2021

KCACTF Certificate(s) of Meritorious Achievement:

 Eurydice Scenic Design 2018, The Government Inspector Costume Design 2017, Marked Scenic Design 2017, Marked Scenography Design 2016

Maria Vieno Edwards

E-mail: maria@orleth.com

Phone: (425) 829 - 1844

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2010 - present
2010 - present
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