My name is Gudrun Tholl Torfadottir.
I'm a 22-year-old aspiring designer from Iceland. I am currently taking an MFA in Product Design at The School of Visual Arts in New York.
B.S. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
I finished my Bachelor's in Mechatronics Engineering from Reykjavik University in 2024.
Why Mechatronics?
I was so inspired by the movie Iron Man that I Googled what degree he would have if he were a real person. That's how I landed in Mechatronics Engineering.
What is Mechatronics Engineering?
It is a combination of electrical, mechanical, and computer engineering.
M.F.A. PRODUCTS of DESIGN
I'm currently learning product/industrial design at SVA in New York.
Why study Product Design?
I decided to go into product design because I'm eager to learn how to design objects and systems efficiently. I want to learn how to make objects and products look good.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
I love everything related to art, such as drawing, painting, building, sewing, and designing. I've done many things, such as painting pictures in my house, sewing outfits, and building an outdoor bar for my party. I also love the outdoors, snowboarding, horseback riding, and fishing.
