Laura Thapthimkuna

Experience

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  Habit Boutique

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Design Intern

  * Sewed and constructed in store samples* Assisted designer during live model fittings

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  Nick Cave

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Studio Intern

  * Assisted in production of sculpture pieces* Acquired in depth in knowledge in fiber arts

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  Dimension Design

  Jan 2007 - Aug 2017

  Worked in engineering department of a multimillion dollar establishment specializing in the design and production of tension fabric exhibits. Supervised and trained multiple employees while in current position. • Design and engineered dimension-ally accurate 3D models from 3D digital & 2D hand/digital sketches. All models fully customized to meet each client’s individual requirements through proper material usage, exact build specifications and incorporation of essential hardware.• Actively participated in the concept development and engineering of multi-functional/modular hanging and self-standing structures for rental collection offered by Dimension Design.• Produced technical drawings used to hand off critical information to metal shop by determining parts lists, material quantities and fabrication templates.• Created free form surface models in order to anticipate fabric tension and supply fabric engineering with fabrication templates.• Contributed to massive re-design and improvement of set-up drawings used on show-site to ensure efficient booth installation and maximize client satisfaction, by incorporating custom views, in-depth dimension and highly efficient assembly sequences. Also assisted in refinement of set-up drawings graphic layout. Show less

  • Senior Design Engineer

    Jul 2007 - Aug 2017

  • Sewing Specialist

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Laura Thapthimkuna

  Sept 2009 - now

  Freelance Fashion Designer

  Laura Thapthimkuna is a fashion and costume designer. In her designs she concentrates on costume and avant gard clothing. Laura specializes in custom stage wear for performers, such as AVAN LAVA, who she has designed for in the past. She has In the past Laura has worked with and provided costumes for Chicago-based theater company "Collaboraction" for performances. Her first co designed ready to wear line (designed with Alstaire Del Rosario) debuted at Gamma Player, which was named by New York Times as one of Chicago's most influential new stores. She also styled and designed on films/music videos. Her own work can be seen in films and music videos as well.She has exhibited in Chicago Fashion Week. She has also been commissioned for fashion installations in many galleries across Chicago such as Toyota's Creative Lounge Space where she was selected to represent the United States in a fashion show that consisted of designers from specific countries. Her work has been featured in CS magazine, New City Magazine, international fashion blogs, NBC and CBS News.Laura Thapthimkuna-CoutureLaura TakaTaka-Ready to Wearhttp://www.lauratakataka.com/ Show less

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  Workshop HP

  May 2016 - Jul 2016

  Senior Instructor

  • Taught adult craft classes in varied jewelry and sewing projects, gained experience in leading classes and executing curriculum.

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  Tectonics

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Project Engineer

  Creates 3D models and fabrication drawings. Worked primarily in Solidworks to create snap tube and extrusion system frames/structures. Also responsible for 3 dimensional surface models and flattened skins in order to create fabric templates.

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  Twentieth Century Fox

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Costume Maker EMPIRE

  Create costumes, tailor and repair existing costumes for entire cast of EMPIRE TV series.

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  Michele Pelafas, Inc.

  Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  Computer Aided Design Designer

  Responsible for design and detailing of luxury spa and custom furniture for interior design/beauty industry.

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  GES - Global Experience Specialists

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  CAD detailer