Darina Zelenitca | Industrial Designer & Educator
• born above the Arctic Circle • moved to the Czech Republic as a teenager
• bachelor's and master's degrees in Industrial Design at Brno University of Technology (BUT, Czechia)
• semester at NTNU (Taipei, Taiwan)
• three-month internship at CRE8 design studio (Taipei, Taiwan)
• work as Industrial Designer at Brno University of Technology (BUT, Czechia)
• organised 6 international workshops • supervised 13 international workshops (Austria, Turkey, Cyprus) • organised 5 design exhibitions
Born above the Arctic Circle, I moved to the Czech Republic as a teenager, where I studied Czech, and later earned both my bachelor's and master's degrees in Industrial Design. My international experience includes a semester abroad at NTNU in Taipei, Taiwan and a three-month internship at the design studio CRE8 in Taipei.
I currently work as an Industrial Designer and Assistant at Brno University of Technology (BUT), Institute of Machine and Industrial Design, Czechia.
Industrial Design Practice:
Together with my colleague, I design and develop products for clients based in Czechia. Our work covers the full design process – from early research and ideation through concept development, digital modelling, mock-ups, and prototyping, to detail refinement, client presentations, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
Together with my colleague, I design and develop products for clients based in Czechia. Our work covers the full design process – from early research and ideation through concept development, digital modelling, mock-ups, and prototyping, to detail refinement, client presentations, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
For me, design is a collaborative adventure. Teamwork strengthens my motivation and effectiveness, and working across diverse projects allows me to continuously explore new fields, technologies, and perspectives.
Education & Academic Work:
Alongside my design practice, I lecture at the university, cooperate with foreign universities, conduct and supervise international design workshops for students and organize exhibitions.
Alongside my design practice, I lecture at the university, cooperate with foreign universities, conduct and supervise international design workshops for students and organize exhibitions.