ABOUT

HOBBYIST · MAKER · DESIGNER

Troy Baverstock is a designer irretrievably lost to the pursuit of creation, invention and problem-solving. His projects contain and often combine elements of digital fabrication, traditional fabrication, electronics and programming. While drawing upon experience as a hobbyist and maker, Troy has also pursued academic study in the areas of product design, engineering, health science and psychology.

EDUCATION

MAJOR STUDY

Bacelor of Digital Media ( Product Design ), Griffith University 2017

Bacelor of Science ( Psychology ), The University of Queensland 2009

MINOR STUDY

Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Queensland 2010

Health Science, Endeavour College of Natural Health 2004

Behavioural Studies, The University of Queensland 2002

DESIGN

Core to a modern designer’s toolset is an understanding of the design software which works in concert with more traditional forms of design exploration. 3D modelling allows for virtual design iterations, easy translation to rapid prototyping methods and a native transition to larger scale manufacturing methods.

SKILLS

SOLIDWORKS

KEY SHOT

AUTODESK INVENTOR

RHINO 3D / GRASSHOPPER

AUTODESK FUSION 360

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

AUTODESK MUDBOX

SCULPTRIS

ARTEC STUDIO

3-MATIC

ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

ELECTRONICS / UI

In these times of technological innovation, having electronics and programming experience can open up design possibilities and improve productivity. Understanding the language and process reduces confusion and back and forth communication with engineers, programmers and manufacturers.

SKILLS

PROGRAMMING – C

PROGRAMMING – PYTHON

MICROCONTROLLERS

MODULAR PROTOTYPING

SOLDERING & ASSEMBLY

PROGRAMMING – PHP

PROGRAMMING – HTML/CSS

PROGRAMMING – MYSQL

FABRICATION

With the rise in popularity of 3D printing and increasing affordability of CNC and laser cutting machines, designers and manufacturers are faced with more choices than ever. Awareness of the various fabrication techniques is needed to determine how and where they can be applied and combined to best effect.