Teaches at Evanston Art Center
Andrew Camardella
Andrew has a diverse design background stemming from his passion to understand "how stuff works." He is a design and fabrication consultant for clients ranging from start-ups and established companies to artists and independent inventors. His knowledge of the product development process and a variety of digital tools allows him to translate concepts, 3D models, prototypes, and products between the physical and digital world.
Education:
Virginia Tech – B.S. in Industrial Design
Media:
3D printing, laser cutting, graphic art, plastics, wood, metals
Areas of focus:
Digital fabrication, minimalism, constructivism, modernism, designed objects
Other interests and inspirations:
Andrew is interested in the role design plays within our daily interactions and is inspired by the journey of solving problems.
Andrew’s teaching style:
He derives joy from teaching others how to use design principles and tools to improve their interactions with the world and how getting a better understanding of how everyday things are made can provide people with a greater sense of agency. Students will be introduced to new and complex software and equipment with the goal of learning, not just to use the basics, but to ask good questions and develop an intuition for the tools and materials interacted with.
Andrew loves EAC because . . .
He enjoys curating a particular experience for students that allows them to continue to cultivate their interest in and explore the context of digital tools and fabrication equipment.
Bill FirstBill is a Chicago-based artist who creates custom-designed and hand-built furniture and accessories. He prides himself on involving clients as much as possible throughout the design process to make unique pieces unlike anything found in retail establishments.
Education:
- Millersville University – B.A. in Psychology
- Columbia College-Chicago – Photography & Darkroom Courses
Media:
Furniture design and fabrication, woodworking, studio photography
Areas of focus:
Mid-century through Modern furniture design and fabrication
Exhibition highlights:
- Central Street Arts Walk, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL – 2018
- “Creative Furnishings 2, A Collection from Chicago Designers + Makers,” Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL – 2017-2018
- Winter Arts + Crafts Expo, Evanston Art Center, Evanston, IL – 2015-2017
- The Distinctive Furniture Show, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, IL – 2012
Other interests and inspirations:
Music and movies of all kinds, digital photography, cooking
Exhibition highlights:
Tor Faegre Memorial Bench Commission, Ryerson Woods, Deerfield, IL – 2010
Bill’s teaching style
He emphasizes safety in the workplace first and foremost. He teaches students the fine art of woodworking, combining techniques and aesthetics of working with wood.
Bill loves EAC because . . .
Over the past two years he has had the pleasure of teaching and working with students with a variety of skills, techniques, and unique projects. Watching them develop as woodworkers and seeing their projects come to fruition is the most rewarding part of teaching at the Evanston Art Center.