
I’m Katie, welcome.
480-599-7919
KatieLadewig@gmail.com
Navigate my selected works above.
Skills
Adobe Suite
Rhino3D
Grasshopper
SketchUp
Wood
working
Laser Cutting
CNC Machining
Soft Goods (sewing)
Wood Treatment
Display Design
Upholstery
Hobbies and Interests
Art and Conceptual Design
Woodworking
Home-good and furniture design
Sustainable material sourcing and reuse
Jewelry design and fabrication
Hand-poke Tattoos
Education
University Student - University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelors in Environmental Design (B.EnvD). Major in Product Design
Projected Graduation Date - May 2025
Current GPA - 4.0/4.0
Awards and Achievements
SeedSpot Design Competition First place and top prize of $5,000. - After spending an academic year formulating a business venture proposal and designing a product, I pitched this product at a design competition. I was awarded with first place and $5,000.
Designing and building a space to showcase student work. This space housed and helped to sell over $8,000 in student projects at a handmade market in Boulder Colorado.
Letter(s) in academic achievement - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
ENVD recognition of academic excellence - 2022, 2023.
Work Experience
Shop Apprentice at Apocalypse designer and vintage clothing store (see 90 day review) May 2023 - Current
Obsolete Goods - Furniture restoration October 2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant for Sophomore 1110 Studio - Under professors Jeremy Ehly, Jared Arp, Gregory Davis, Jeff Shi, David Hemsi. 100 students. October 2024 - Current
Household Assistant February 2024 - Current
Family Nanny / Childcare August 2020 - Current

SELECTED WORK
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Home Furnishings
A series of furniture pieces, made completely from scrap materials.
Walnut Table
A forgotten gem. Turning an ignored walnut stump into a stunning coffee table.
02
EPOP Shop
Designing and building a display shop to house student handmade products. Over $8,000 made.
03
Tactilia Lamp
To be touched is to be loved. A desktop lamp meant to calm the mind with tactile movement.
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