ABOUT ME
Adrian McCormack
Gold coast, Queensland, Australia.
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Currently employed at Griffith University Gold Coast teaching Industrial Design. I teach courses in the Queensland College of Arts and the School of Engineering and Built Environment. These courses involve Soldiworks use, Keyshot rendering, understanding the design process and producing prototypes and visual models.
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I'm currently completing my PhD working on innovative products for the application of stimulation electrodes used in spinal cord injury rehabilitative therapy.
Awards
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2021
Student Experience of Teaching Commendation for the 2021 Academic Year conferred by the Deputy Vice Chancellor
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2019
Certificate of Nomination for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award, Trimester 1, 2019 Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment, Gold Coast Campus.
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2017
Certificate of Nomination for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching Award, Trimester 2, 2017 Griffith School of Engineering, Gold Coast Campus.
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2016
Finalist for Design Institute of Australia's Queensland Industrial Design Graduate of the Year.
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2016
Best Portfolio for 2016 Bachelor of Industrial Design.
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2016
Academic Achievement Award for Griffith University Bachelor of Industrial Design.
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2015
Academic Achievement Award for Griffith University Bachelor of Industrial Design.
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Background Overview
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Graduated a Bachelor of Business, with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Event Management in 2012. I completed this degree at Griffith University Gold Coast.
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Graduated a Bachelor of Industrial Design at Griffith University, Gold Coast 2016.
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My skills are in the areas of CAD modelling, 3D scanning and 3D printing. I have gained a strong knowledge of Solidworks modelling and currently teach this program to design and engineering students at Griffith University. I also have a sound knowledge of rendering 3D models in Keyshot.
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I have trained people in industry to improve their competence with CAD programs such as Solidworks and Keyshot. These sessions have provided them with advanced skills to improve the way their companies operate and present their products to the consumer market.
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In 2020 I completed my Bachelor of Design Honours degree with first class honours. I have continued my project from my honours year into my PhD research which started in May of 2021.
This industry continues to intrigue me everyday, and I endeavour to learn more about the design world of today and the possible opportunities it could provide me!
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If you would like a full copy of my CV please contact me here.
Skills
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3D modelling using Solidworks and Keyshot- 5 years experience in teaching this software at university.
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Solid and surface 3D modelling using Solidworks.
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Top-down modelling using the 'master model' technique.
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Reverse engineering using Solidworks.
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3D rendering using Keyshot.
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Design for 3D printing manufacturing.
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3D printer operation and maintenance (FDM).
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3D scanning using Artec 3D scanners.
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Point cloud data managament.
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Mesh creation and manipulation from 3D scan data.
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Precision prototyping with 3D printing.
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Project management.
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Product marketing.
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Social media marketing.
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Work History - Design
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May 2021- Current
PhD Research Candidate at Griffith University, researching electrode management and applicator products for spinal cord injury rehabilitative therapy.
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March 2017- Current
Sessional lecturer for Queensland College of Arts (Gold Coast and South Bank) and Griffith School of Engineering and Built Environment (Gold Coast).
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Courses include:
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1622QCA Introduction to 3D Design
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1701ENG Creative Engineering
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2639QCA Digital Modelling for Design
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1022ENG Engineering Design Practice
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2648QCA Product Narratives
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Feb 2017- March 2018
3D Space Labs- Industrial designer, CAD 3D modeling and training, 3D Scanning technician and training, 3D Printer technician and training.
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Aug 2015- Nov 2016
Student mentor for Industrial Design at Griffith University Gold Coast.
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2015- 2017
Student Ambassador for 3D Hubs at Griffith University Gold Coast.
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Education
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2020
Bachelor of Design Honours, First Class, Griffith University South Bank and Gold Coast.
Project Title: 'A Human Centered Design Approach to Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Equipment'.
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2016
Bachelor of Industrial Design, Griffith University Gold Coast.
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2012
Bachelor of Business Majoring in Sports Management and Minoring in Event Management, Griffith University Gold Coast.
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2008
High School Certificate 80.1UAI.