I am a biologist and a student in product design at the Icelandic Academy of the Arts. I care for society of men, all communities of nature and the welfare of earth. I am fascinated by the ideology of slow design and found of the methods used in biomimicry. With my design I want to promote well being for individuals, society, and the natural environment. Strengthen local production and use my knowledge to make the world a better place for living.
Education:
BS in biology with the focus on microbiology. University of Iceland, 1989 – 1993.
Pre-study in design. Technical college of Hafnarfjörður, 2008 - 2012
BA in product design. The Icelandic Academy of the Arts, 2012 – 2015. (expected)
Work:
1992-1994 educator at Family Park and Zoo Reykjavik
1994-1995 head of education at Family Park and Zoo Reykjavik
1995 -1996 educator at Zoological Park in Kopenhagen
1997-2000 manager at Family Park and Zoo in Reykjavik
2000 – assistant director at Family Park and Zoo
Most of my carrier I have been in a group of leaders at the Family park and zoo in Reykjavík. I began working at educational department while studying biology. From the year of 2000 I have been assistant director. Among other tasks I have been responsible for personnel matter and inner service in the company.
Updated in january 2015
sigrunthorlacius@gmail.com
