Claas Kuhnen
Claas Kuhnen
Biography
Claas Kuhnen is a German 3D designer with a strong interdisciplinary education bridging industrial, graphic, and 3D animation design.
He received his undergraduate degree in Color Design for Product and Graphic Design from the University of Applied Science and Art Hildesheim, Germany and his Masters in Fine Arts in 3D Studio Art in Jewelry Design with a focus on functional object design and digital 3D art from Bowling Green State University.
As a designer, Claas has an interest in design informed solutions and the relationship between consumerism, products, and their impact on society. Projects he works on include furniture, consumer products, and interior/exhibit design.
Besides his teaching responsibility in Interior and Industrial Design teaching classes such as 3D Modeling, Basic and Advances Presentation, and Furniture Design and others, he also serves as a research assistant for the Biomedical Engineering department in the development of medical devices.
In his research and studio practice, he investigates a modern multi-application approach utilizing parametric and generative design steps in a cohesive and productive workflow bridging the gap between design, engineering, and character modeling/animation tools.
His work and techniques were presented at exhibitions such as Autodesk University, SIGGRAPH, SOFA, and SNAG.
In addition Claas also actively contributes to various 3D CG outlets and online web communities sharing his techniques and knowledge and is an Autodesk Expert Elite Member.
Office Hours
Old Main 2nd floor by appointment before class
Courses taught by Claas Kuhnen
Winter Term 2025 (future)
- AIA3610 - Interior Design Studio II
- AIA5630 - Interior Lighting Design and Application
- AID5330 - 3-D Modeling
Fall Term 2024 (current)
Winter Term 2024
- ADN3100 - Design Process
- AIA2600 - Interior Design: CAD I
- AIA3610 - Interior Design Studio II
- AIA5630 - Interior Lighting Design and Application
- AID5330 - 3-D Modeling
Fall Term 2023
- ADN3100 - Design Process
- AIA1610 - Architectural Drafting and Perspective Drawing
- AIA2610 - Interior Design Studio I
- AIA3620 - Interior Design: CAD II
- AIA5610 - Interior Materials and Systems
- AIA5997 - Senior Seminar
Winter Term 2023
- AIA3610 - Interior Design Studio II
- AIA5630 - Interior Lighting Design and Application
- AID5330 - 3-D Modeling