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.