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Erick Prins

Erick Prins

Hermosa Beach, CA, US

 

About 

As designer located in Los Angeles, California my work focuses on emergent design procedures through non-linear algorithms and parametric design modeling while maintaining sustainable practices. 

I attended my undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California School of Architecture graduating with a bachelors of Architecture in 2010. Currently working as a Designer at KAA Design Group. 

Previously with Lettuce, RCDF Studio, HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

KAA Design Group, Los Angeles, CA, US, Designer

Designer specializing in BIM management and parametric design procedures.

3D Computational Modeler and Rendering Specialist for high end residential design. Worked with project teams to coordinate BIM documentation through all phases of design. Involved with day to day interaction with clients and project teams in coordination and review. Implemented new practices and procedures designed to mitigate tight schedules and make the project team more efficient in BIM documentation and BIM management.

May 2014 - current
 

Erick Prins Designs, Los Angeles, CA, US, Freelance Designer

Specializing in architectural, graphic and web design.

May 2008 - Jan 2015
 

HBA / Hirsch Bedner Associates - Americas, Santa Monica, CA, US, 3D Designer

3D Computational Modeler, Designer, and Rendering Specialist for high end hospitality interior design. Worked with project teams to coordinate CAD documentation through all phases of design through construction documentation.

Involved with day to day interaction with clients and project teams in coordination and review. Coordinated and directed HBA’s CAD documentation teams in India for construction documentation and project management to meet tight international deadlines. Implemented new practices and procedures designed to mitigate tight schedules and make the project team more efficient including BIM documentation.

Feb 2012 - May 2014
 

RCDF Studio, Los Angeles, CA, Junior Design Assistant

Digital and physical model fabricator. Computational renderer through Rhinoceros modeling software and V-ray renderer. Research assistant for innovative building systems and practices. Parametric model development through use of Rhinoceros, Rhinoscript and Grasshopper modeling software. Responsibilities also included coordinating and developing project design and construction documentation along with presentation documentation.

Mar 2011 - Jan 2012
 

Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design, Century City, CA, US, Architectural Student Intern

Handled design development so that projects could move forward into construction design. Worked on projects both solo and in groups. Handled running of machine/model shop working with high tech 3D modeling operations and maintenance. High attention to detail in creation of digital fabrication files.

May 2008 - Oct 2008
 

Lettuce Office, Los Angeles, CA, Architectural Student intern

Junior Designer working on individual and group projects for clients. Processes
included design development, Construction Documentation and Production Deliverables. Worked on graphic identity and visual motion graphics for both company and various clients.

May 2007 - Sep 2007
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Aug 2005 - May 2010
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills