Resume Donovan Penaluna 7
Resume Donovan Penaluna 7
Resume Donovan Penaluna 7
Experienced product designer with solid background in manufacturing, automotive, and industrial sectors.
A talent for proactively identifying and resolving engineering problems and critical design deficiencies. Multi
disciplined and commercially astute designer who has held positions as Associate Director, Chief Designer,
Studio Manager in Design consultancy, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Automotive companies. Good
interpersonal and people management skills, with sound engineering knowledge. Energetic and innovative.
A strategic design thinker who has added value to every project he has been associated with.
Higher Education:
1982- :University of the Witwatersrand BSc Mechanical Engineering (did not complete)
Education:
Employment Record:
Present clients:
RGMotorsport is a motorsport tuning facility aimed at the high end vehicle. Awarded Top Tuner in SA by
SAMIA in 2009
Supercharger systems- Mercedes Benz c63 AMG, BMW E46 M3, BMW E92 M3, Lexus, Toyota Prado, Toyota
Hilux, Nissan Navara, Chev Lumina, Jeep SRT8, Chrysler SRT8
High performance brake calipers- including new Monoblock range
Induction kits: Bolt on as well as custom Carbon Induction systems
Aerodynamic aids and composite body kits- Diffusers/Splitters/Bonnets
RG Motorsport identity and website.
Projects worked on :
Engen: Petro Corporate and Retail forecourt Identity and signage systems
Dotz: Styling of Magnesium Wheels
Schoonspruit: Design of New Bottle (Winner of New York Art Director's Award 1992)
Durabuild: Modular 27 Seater Bus Concept Design and styling
Telkom: Signage System Design
LIW: CP1 vector pistol
Gary Player Golf Equipment: Golf club design
Design Matters is a product design consultancy primarily involved in design of housings for the
telecommunication and computer industries.
Software proficiency :
CAD:- Solid Edge, Solid Works, Prodesigner (CDRS), 3D studio max, Autocad, Microstation
Graphics:- Coreldraw, Photoshop
Other:- Word, Exel, Netobjects website designer
Personal Interests: Historic motor racing –(In the process of rebuilding a Porsche 914), Slot car building and
racing, Karting, Motor racing, Art, Sailing, Radio controlled yacht racing, Political Cartooning, Genealogy
References : on request