Charles Abalos
Product Design BDes
Otago Polytechnic
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Product Design / Drawing / Modelmaking
My location: Dunedin, New Zealand
Charles Abalos
First Name: Charles
Last Name: Abalos
University / College: Otago Polytechnic
Course / Program: Product Design BDes
Graduates: 2025
Specialisms: Product Design / Drawing / Modelmaking
My Location: Dunedin, New Zealand
About
My design journey includes studying towards a Bachelor of Design (Product). This hands-on programme has shaped my ability to design products, services, and systems with a strong focus on human needs and sustainability. It has also developed my skills in conceptualisation, drawing, model making, CAD software, graphic design, and production methods. A background in visual communication has helped me express ideas through hand drawings and renderings, something I’ve refined over the years. I am critical of myself and take pride in attention to detail, always looking for ways to improve. Growing up, team sports taught me the importance of collaboration and understanding roles, which I bring into every group project. I've also had the chance to work on client projects with the Association of Rotational Moulding Australasia and Campaign for Wool, and gained practical experience at Silver Fern Farms. Experiences that have helped me grow both creatively and professionally.
Communication Fundamentals 1 | Design Techniques 4 | Otago Polytechnic | 2023 ELEV8 is a project that brings together two briefs: designing a product that combines different materials and creating a booklet to present a physical model. The result is a modern workspace solution focused on organisation, comfort, and visual balance. Made from finished plywood and a laser-cut acrylic base, ELEV8 creates a clean floating-shelf effect with three functional tiers: a base for your laptop or keyboard, a middle layer for essential stationery, and a top platform that elevates your monitor to reduce neck strain. Through this project, I learned how to merge materials cohesively and communicate a design through branding, instructions, and photography.