Darina Zelenitca – Industrial Designer
Born above the Arctic Circle, I moved to the Czech Republic as a teenager, studied Czech, and later earned bachelor's and master's degrees in industrial design. As part of my master's degree, I spent a semester studying abroad in Taipei, Taiwan.
I am currently working as an industrial designer and assistant at the Institute of Mechanical and Industrial Design at the Brno University of Technology (Czech Republic).
At BUT I work most of the time in a team with my colleague, an industrial designer. We design and develop new products for clients from the Czech Republic. I am involved in all stages of the design process - research, ideation, concept development, digital modelling, mock-ups and prototypes, detail refinement, presentations, client meetings, design for manufacturing and design for assembly (less experienced).
I prefer working in a team, because it encourages my motivation and effectiveness. I enjoy working on various projects, because it is my way of exploring the world by understanding and learning new things.
In addition to my work as an industrial designer, I also lecture at the university, organize exhibitions, cooperate with foreign universities, conduct and participate in international school workshops, and supervise students there.