Brady Polowy

About Brady Polowy

Architectural Model Making, Prototype Model Making, Product Design and Manufacturing experience with a strong aptitude for 3 dimensional fabrication in metal, wood, plastic, foam and composites. Strong mechanical acumen, designing and producing complex tooling, fixtures and assemblies for manufacturing processes. Ability to produce finished products through manufacturing, high level finishes on prototypes for sales samples, catalog photography and in-store service. Working knowledge of the CAD programs SolidWorks and Rhino. Always interested in designing and building about anything from simple form study models for design review to car and motorcycle parts for custom fabrication.Specialties: Welding (MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetylene), brazing, manual vertical mill, lathe, metal fabrication, mechanical concept ideation, problem solving, model dissection/strategy, attention to detail in working models, tube bending, 3D printer operation, laser cutting, wood working, wood bending, hand sculpting, painting and finishing.

Experience

1. Model Shop Manager

   LJC

   May 2017 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Building and managing models for LJC-Lamar Johnson Collaborative design teams include Architecture, Interior Architecture & Landscape Architecture -Providing support to all teams within the Clayco family -Utilizing gypsum based and PolyJet plastic 3D printers to realize CAD-Programming and run laser cutter to develop flat stock material for model construction

Education

• Columbia College Chicago

  BFA, Product Design

  2003 — 2006