Irena Übler

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University Lecturer @ Technische Universität Wien
Porto, PT
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About Irena Übler

I am an Industrial Designer, creating unique design solution for products, exploring sustainable materials, urban culture and creative territories.I graduated as an Industrial Designer in 2010 from the University of Applied Science FH Joanneum in Graz, Austria, with a degree of Industrial Design. Since 2009 I live and work in Porto / Portugal as independent design entrepreneur. I am the creative mind behind COMO - modular cork furniture (www.corkmodular.com) and designer, maker and educational teacher of Precious Plastic Portugal.I am interested in discovering design territories within cultural and sustainable background - open for new creative requirements and challenges in the field of Product Design, Design Thinking and Creative Consultancy from ideation, design process and concept development.

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Technische Universität Wien

Technische Universität Wien

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Irena Übler Work Experience Details
  • Technische Universität Wien
    University Lecturer
    Technische Universität Wien
    Porto, Pt
  • Prima Matters
    Material Research & Design
    Prima Matters Oct 2022 - Present
    Porto, Portugal
    RETHINKING THE WAY WE USE AND REUSE MATERIALS IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY. A research and design approach to explore and transform the materials into new desirable objects.PRIMA combines industry, design and science in a sustainable way, relying upon natural raw materials and manmade waste in order to rethink our material requirements.More info https://www.primamatters.com/
  • Irena Uebler Unipessoal Lda
    Industrial Designer
    Irena Uebler Unipessoal Lda 2012 - Present
    Porto, Portugal
    I am an Industrial Designer, creating unique design solution for productsand exploring urban and cultural territories.
  • Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy
    Producer
    Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy Sep 2019 - Present
    Porto, Portugal
    Irena Übler leads on TFCC projects in Portugal, Spain. Austria and Germany, plus participates in our wider portfolio. She is also our in-house specialist in design and the circular economy. Irena trained as a product designer and researcher on sustainable methods for the creation of products and retains an innovative design practice.
  • Precious Plastic Portugal
    Design & Educational Training
    Precious Plastic Portugal Nov 2018 - Present
    Porto, Portugal
    Precious Plastic is a global community of hundreds of people working towards a solution to plastic pollution.In collaboration with OPO`Lab / Precious Plastic Portugal we developed a serie of activities sharing the knowledge and possibilities to work with the Precious Plastic machines.We provide educational training in order to use the machines, the service of designing new objects and moulds.Moreover we do workshops for schools or demonstration for events in order to present you the whole process of fabrication and recycling of plastic waste.http://www.opolab.com/precious-plastic-pt
  • Como - Modular Cork Furniture
    Founder / Creative Director
    Como - Modular Cork Furniture Mar 2016 - Present
    Porto Und Umgebung, Portugal
    COMO stands for “cork modular”. A modular furniture system for your home, office or shop.Our passion is reshaping interior design and developing smart solutions which allow you to co-create adaptable modules. It’s a versatile design, allowing you to make your individual shelving units, arranged in unlimited numbers and to your design.
  • Ecos
    Plastic Expert
    Ecos Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
    Representing ECOS within the standardisation process and technical expertise in the working area of circular plastic products and materials, including design and recycling phases. ECOS is the only environmental organisation worldwide specialised in standardisation. An international network of members sharing a vision of a clean and healthy environment where people live in respect of the planet and its natural resources, preserving them for future generations.
  • Edit. - Disruptive Digital Education
    Teacher
    Edit. - Disruptive Digital Education Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
    Porto Area, Portugal
    Teaching Design Thinking with an focus of the visualisation of ideas and the creative process within product development
  • Opium
    Design Thinker And Collaborator
    Opium Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
    Porto Und Umgebung, Portugal
    project development, conceptual ideas for cultural or urban projects, linking the city with design, linking territory with craftsmenship
  • Esad - Escola Superior De Artes E Design
    Lecturer For Post-Graduation In Design Thinking - "Idea Visualization Techniques"
    Esad - Escola Superior De Artes E Design Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
    Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal
    ESAD now opens the first Post-Graduate Course in Design Thinking in Portugal.Design Thinking is understood today as a way of thinking which leads to transformation, evolution and innovation, to new forms of living and to new ways of managing business. In the module, the different ways and techniques of idea visualization are approached. Using a theoretical and practical approach, the students will be introduced to the analogical and digital resources available, in order to optimize their transmission of ideas to workgroups. Practical exercises based on theoretical notions will allow the development of more effective visual communication. More info here: http://www.esad.pt/en/cursos/pos-graduacao/design-thinking
  • Lófte
    Direction Of Lófte - An Cultural Association And Coworking Space
    Lófte 2010 - Dec 2013
    Porto Und Umgebung, Portugal
    Lofte is an cultural Association and a multidisciplinary, international art studio and gallery in the center of Porto, created in August 2009. The space has as the main aim to welcome projects like exhibitions, talks, conferences, and other artistic events. It functions as a studio and workshop where architects, designers, illustrators and photographers co-work.
  • Watershed
    Production Assistant
    Watershed Apr 2012 - Dec 2012
    Guimarães Und Umgebung, Portugal
    As part of European Capital of Culture Guimarães 2012, Watershed was partnering with Tom Fleming (Programme Director of the ‘Cidade’ (City) Programme) to deliver "Open City" as part of the Creative Futures programme. As Production Assistant I have been working within the team of Watershed producing a series of artistic commissions that explore how ‘openness’ in city development in order to improve the social, cultural, and economic lives of their inhabitants.
  • European Capital Of Culture Guimaraes 2012
    Designer
    European Capital Of Culture Guimaraes 2012 Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
    Guimarães, Portugal
    Descobrir Guimaraes / "Find your Guimaraes"interactive city experience
  • European Capital Of Culture - Guimarães 2012
    International Relations Producer / Smaller Cities - Cidade Campus
    European Capital Of Culture - Guimarães 2012 Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
    Guimarães Und Umgebung, Portugal
    Smaller Cities was a project of European Capital of Culture Guimarães 2012. It aimed to re-orientate the development of creative city-making so that a new level of leadership, knowledge and partnership is generated by smaller cities with and for smaller cities.http://www.smallercities.guimaraes2012.pt/
  • Springtime
    Intern
    Springtime Oct 2008 - Feb 2009
    Amsterdam Und Umgebung, Niederlande
    working on the concepts and prototypes for Instinct Media: http://www.springtime.nl/work/trikademik "TriKademiK" - a tricycle that is rented out as a mobile billboard while rendering free school transport service for up to six children at a time. When not in use for school purposes, the tricycle can be converted for use transporting cargo. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc1ljc_trikademik-documentary_webcam
  • Readymade Projects And Design Consultant / Stephen Burks
    Intern
    Readymade Projects And Design Consultant / Stephen Burks Aug 2008 - Oct 2008
    New York City
    During my internship I have been working on various project connected to furniture and interior design. I got involved in different project phases, from ideation process to prototype modeling, CAD and visualizing, among the exhibition concept for "Composite Lounge" at IMM Cologne International Furniture Fair 2009 http://news-imm.koelnmesse.info/en/2008/11/the-composite-lounge-a-sensational-project-by-stephen-burks/http://www.designboom.com/design/imm-cologne-09-composite-lounge-by-stephen-burks/

Irena Übler Skills

Design Thinking Industrial Design Concept Development Indesign Product Design Illustrator Rapid Prototyping Graphic Design User Centered Design Adobe Photoshop Sketching Concept Design Design Strategy Design Management User Experience User Research Interaction Design Photoshop Model Making Solidworks

Irena Übler Education Details

  • University Of Applied Science Fh Joanneum Graz, Austria
    University Of Applied Science Fh Joanneum Graz, Austria
    Industrial Design
  • Fh Joanneum
    Industrial Design
  • Esad - Escola Superior Das Artes E Design, Matosinhos, Portugal
    Esad - Escola Superior Das Artes E Design, Matosinhos, Portugal

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Irena Übler works for Technische Universität Wien

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Irena Übler's current role is University Lecturer.

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Irena Übler's email address is irena.uebler@gmx.at

What schools did Irena Übler attend?

Irena Übler attended University Of Applied Science Fh Joanneum Graz, Austria, Fh Joanneum, Esad - Escola Superior Das Artes E Design, Matosinhos, Portugal.

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Irena Übler has skills like Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Concept Development, Indesign, Product Design, Illustrator, Rapid Prototyping, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Adobe Photoshop, Sketching, Concept Design.

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