Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Extracurricular Activities
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DEVYANI SETHI

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Highly motivated and versatile professional with a background in architecture, art, creative design, and teaching. Strong creative and technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Natural problem solver, enthusiastic about the design process. Thrives in a collaborative and creative environment. Quick learner with proficiency in various software applications. Passionate about embracing new creative opportunities and making a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Associate

Monash Art Design and Architecture (MADA)
02.2024 - 11.2024

Worked as a teaching associate for Foundation 1 Studio and assistant for Foundation 2 Studio for first year students.

I worked with students on Adobe Suite 2D and 3D Rhino and other digital/analogue drawings and physical modelling design work.

Architectural Tutor

AUT
01.2022 - Current
  • Working with students on Adobe suite, 2D & 3D Rhino and other digital software, analogue drawing and drafting skills and Physical modeling.

Ceramic Tutor

Mud Studio
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Initiated and developed specialized classes focused on hand-built architectural techniques, imparting my expertise to diverse groups, including collaborating with the prestigious New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA) to conduct workshops on the creation of physical, experimental architectural forms.

Architectural Graduate

Chow:Hill Architects
08.2021 - 09.2023
  • My extensive software proficiency, including Revit, Enscape, ArchiCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, InDesign, Microsoft Word, and Excel, has been instrumental in meeting project deadlines
  • I've effectively conducted user group meetings, bridging technical complexities and user requirements
  • I have worked on multiple healthcare projects from design to construction stages and worked on Master planning for medical facilities and community centres.Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, I've translated project concepts into actionable construction stages, using data analysis and original sketches to present compelling design proposals
  • I've also excelled in managing client expectations and facilitating transparent communication, ensuring project success with a high level of organization and communication skills.

Programme Advisor

The University of Auckland
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Academic Advisor providing mentorship and program guidance to current and future students, fostering their academic and personal growth.

Ceramic Teacher

Gus Fisher Gallery
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • I have co-taught a series of hand building classes
  • I also worked with NZIA and taught the group how to make classic forms and experimental architectural forms.

Education

Master of Architecture (Professional) -

University Of Auckland, Auckland

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - undefined

University of Auckland, Auckland

Short Course Ceramics - undefined

Whitecliffe Collage of Arts and Design, Auckland

Micro-credential in UX Design - undefined

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Auckland

Experimental Abstract Sculpture - undefined

The Clay Centre, Auckland

Skills

  • Model Making
  • Computer Aided Design
  • Analogue Drafting and Drawing
  • Physical Modelling
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Revit
  • ArchiCAD
  • Enscape
  • Twinmotion
  • AI - Design Implementation
  • Windows / macOS
  • Microsoft Excel, Word etc

Accomplishments

  • WINNER- Tatuhi / Drawing Architecture: Sarah Treadwell Archive for 2019, 01/2020, This is a prestigious award for architectural drawing, with a winner selected annually from all M Arch prof graduating students in Aotearoa New Zealand. The jury lead by the esteemed academic and teacher of architecture Dr. Sarah Treadwell, describes this work as..." it seems as if the drawing is active... - (it) seems alive and emergent, literally pulsing in the centre."
  • Exhibitionist, Studio One Toi Tū, 06/2021 - 07/2021, Architectural Ceramic Exhibition working on my creative methodology
  • Pop up shop Designer and Curator, Helped design and curate two Pop-up shop for a New Zealand Designer label. My role involved design of visual shop layout and store concept work.

References

References available upon request

Extracurricular Activities

Ceramic Artist Teacher at Self Employed, Auckland Guest Critque at The University of Auckland Tutoring student from first year design to Thesis. Painting and Drawing Videos / Art and Architecture InstagramAs a hobby I like to do process videos on Tik Tok and make Instagram reels of my art. Making videos is actually a personal hobby of mine and i wish to launch a YouTube channel this year as well. Film and Digital Photography

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 08/31/96
  • Driving License: Full

Timeline

Teaching Associate

Monash Art Design and Architecture (MADA)
02.2024 - 11.2024

Ceramic Tutor

Mud Studio
09.2023 - 02.2024

Architectural Tutor

AUT
01.2022 - Current

Architectural Graduate

Chow:Hill Architects
08.2021 - 09.2023

Programme Advisor

The University of Auckland
10.2020 - 07.2023

Ceramic Teacher

Gus Fisher Gallery
08.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Architectural Studies - undefined

University of Auckland, Auckland

Short Course Ceramics - undefined

Whitecliffe Collage of Arts and Design, Auckland

Micro-credential in UX Design - undefined

Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, Auckland

Experimental Abstract Sculpture - undefined

The Clay Centre, Auckland

Master of Architecture (Professional) -

University Of Auckland, Auckland
DEVYANI SETHI