ABOUT — INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STUDENT

DECLAN KUEBLER

Industrial Design student at the University of Cincinnati DAAP with a foundation in visual communication, systems thinking, and process-driven work. My experience ranges from culturally grounded packaging study in Japan to fast-paced customer-facing roles that sharpened accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.

Cincinnati, OH

440-281-3234

kuebledj@mail.uc.edu

EDUCATION / INTERNATIONAL

// EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH — Expected Graduation 2030

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Participating in the Professional Practice Program, alternating academic study with full-time, paid co-op rotations.

Elyria Catholic High School

Elyria, OH — High School Diploma, 2025

// STUDY ABROAD — SPRING 2026

Packaging Design Workshop — Chiba University

Chiba, Japan | Industrial Design & Graphic Design Programs

Collaborated with Japanese design students in a two-week intensive packaging workshop.

Developed concepts grounded in intentional, purposeful aesthetics where form, material, and use serve one function.

Built cross-cultural design fluency through visual language, structural decisions, and fast faculty/peer feedback cycles.

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

College

University of Cincinnati DAAP — Industrial Design student. Coursework centered on design process, sketching, digital visualization, and iterative problem-solving.

High School

Completed visual arts coursework emphasizing composition, craftsmanship, and critique-based improvement.

SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Procreate

Digital & Analog Visualization

Typography

Iterative Design Process

Fusion 360

Blender

SolidWorks

Prototyping

WORK EXPERIENCE

Car Wash Associate

Blue Falls Car Wash — March 2024 – August 2024

Guided guests through automated service systems and purchase options with consistent customer-facing communication.

Executed daily operational checklists across equipment inspection, cleaning protocols, and safety procedures.

Maintained professional standards in high-volume public-facing areas while adapting to workflow changes.

Dog Care Associate

Little River Pet Resort — March 2025 – August 2025

Managed daily care routines for multiple animals, balancing detailed attention with time-sensitive tasks.

Observed animal behavior proactively to prevent safety incidents and maintain controlled environments.

Collaborated with team members to execute individualized care plans with clean, organized work standards.