Iman
Hadzhivalcheva

Computational Design, Fabrication, Automation and Robotics

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Portfolio

A selection of architectural objects, robotic fabrication, computational studies and automated workflows.

Green Facade

3D concrete printed structure with bespoke elements and integrated greenery.

Green Dome

A dome structure integrating planting into its geometry.

Geranium Cufflinks

Geranium-inspired farewell cufflinks balancing organic form with 3D printability.

Design from marble waste stream

Transforming discarded marble blocks into adaptable architectural components.

Sphere Tub

Scaling a signature spherical water feature through robotic 3D concrete printing.

Fish Ladder & Dam

Two site-specific 3D concrete-printed structures for controlled water flow and fish migration.

Welding Pushers

Parametrically generated, metal-printed pushers for space-constrained welding fixtures.

Design Database

Connecting manual Rhino modelling to an Excel production database through Grasshopper automation.

Piston Reverse Engineering

Reverse-engineering vintage pistons for oldtimer restoration.

Object Recognition from Pointcloud

Recognizing and classifying objects within 3D point-cloud data.

Curved Glass

Automating the calculation and production of curved glass panels.

Sprayer

An automated sprayer system for repeatable material application.

Tracheal Cannula

A custom tracheal cannula fitted to individual patient anatomy.

Parametric Vases

A family of vases generated from a single parametric model.

Hot Tub Competition

An award-winning 3D concrete-printed concept combining fire, water, and sculptural seating.

Facade Numbers

Custom 3D-printed address panels connected by one continuous architectural pattern.

Slicer XL

A free online slicing solution for large-scale 3D printing of object shells.

Water Playground

An interactive 3D concrete-printed landscape demonstrating traditional water-management systems.

Resume

Computational designer focused on automation and optimization of design and production processes. Experienced in robotics, applied research, teaching and all stages of product development. Advanced proficiency in Rhino3D and Grasshopper workflows.

Work experience

2025–present
3D Modeler & Lead Automation Expert
Kortels
Vught, The Netherlands
Engineering interior and exterior products for the maritime and automotive industry. Automating design-to-production processes.
2023–2025
3D Developer
MYCOTEX
Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Development of an automated 3D manufacturing method for mycelium-based products. End-to-end responsibility for product concept, mould design, and industrial-scale fabrication.
2021–2024
Teacher Computational Design
Saxion Life Science, Engineering & Design Academy
Enschede, The Netherlands
Teacher of Computational Design principles and applications via Rhino3D + Grasshopper.
2017–2023
Applied Design Researcher
Saxion Research Group Industrial Design
Enschede, The Netherlands
Feasibility research of innovative design and production methods for specific business cases. Lead computational designer and strategist in developing customizable products and systems.

Education

2020–2022
MSc Computational Design & Digital Fabrication
University of Nicosia & University of Innsbruck
Nicosia, Cyprus
Principles of Computational Design, Advanced 3D modeling, Applications of Digital Fabrication.
2012–2017
BSc Art & Technology
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Enschede, The Netherlands
Interaction design, 3D modeling, Basics of electronics, Art & Advertising installations.

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