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Hello! My name is Donovan Staab.
I’m a designer, photographer, & explorer.
I have a passion for digital fabrication, architecture, film, & art. I am from Northern Kentucky and have lived, worked, & studied in Los Angeles, New York, and Stuttgart. Outside of the studio you can find me on my mountain bike, 3D printing, or hiking up a mountain.
EDUCATION
08.2019 - 05.2023
College of Design, Architecture, Art, & Planning
Bachelors of Science in Architecture
University of Cincinnati, OH.
09.2022 - 01.2023
International Master of Interior-Architectural Design
The Hochschule für Technik
Stuttgart, DE.
06.2018 - 08.2018
Kentucky Governor’s School For The Arts
Architecture + Design Focus
Center College, Danville, KY.
EXPERIENCE
09.2024 -XX.XXXX
Herzog & de Meuron
Traniee
Basel, CH.
05.2023 -06.2024
von Euw Tetrault
Designer II
Cincinnati, OH.
05.2022 - 08.2022
Wolf Gang & Hite
Design + Fabrication
New York, NY.
04.2022 - 05.2022
DPTM 7
Freelance
Cincinnati, OH.
08.2021 - 01.2022
GBBN
Design + Fabrication
Cincinnati, OH.
01.2021 - 04.2021
Marmol Radziner
Design Internship
Los Angeles, CA.
07.2020 - 06.2021
DAAP Camp
Architecture Mentoring Program
Cincinnati, OH.
AWARDS
05.2023
Outstanding Graduating Student
DAAP, University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH.
02.2023
BEST OF EXHIBITION
The Hochschule für Technik
Stuttgart, DE.
08.2019 - 05.2023
DAAP Deans List
DAAP, University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH.
08.2020
AIA Student Honorable Mention
Modular Wall, Team Project
Cincinnati, OH.
04.2017 - 04.2019
Architectural Design State
Conference Winner
Louisville, KY
INVOLVEMENT
08.2023
Black Art Speaks
Volunteer
Cincinnati, OH.
08.2020 - 05.2023
Photography Club
Media Manager
Cincinnati, OH.
08.2019 - 02.2022
American Institute of Architecture
Member
Cincinnati, OH.
04.2017 - 04.2019
Technology Student Association
Chapter President
Louisville, KY.
SKILL SET
Digital: Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, Lumion, Enscape, Revit, AutoCAD/Sheet Set, and CNC Fabrication
Analogue: Model Making, Hand Drawing, Painting, Wood Working
Language: Fluent English and Basic German
Interests: 3D Printing, Photography, Mountain Biking, Hiking, and Art