Hello, I'm

IwanKaczmar-Donaghue

INTERACTION DESIGNER+ COMPUTER SCIENTIST

[3RD YEAR @ QUT]Bachelor Design (Interaction)+Bachelor IT (Computer Science)

[ ABOUT ]

[ WORK ]

// PROJECTS + RESEARCH + COLLABORATION

Development2023-Present

Shkola

// Full-Stack Developer

Built the largest public database of Australian schools using Next.js, Tailwind, and Supabase to help parents and researchers compare schools nationwide.

Next.jsTailwindSupabase+2
Development2023-Present

ShkolaFit

// Front-End Developer

Built Australia's most comprehensive school information platform, providing parents and educators access to data on all 10,827 schools nationwide through an intelligent, map-based interface.

Next.jsTailwindSupabase+3
Design2025

YouTube Remote

// Developer

A project allowing users to control YouTube playback remotely through custom-built APIs and socket connections.

WebSocketsYouTube APIRemote Control+1
Research2025

FermatPath

// Developer

A GitHub project exploring algorithmic and mathematical visualisations in code.

AlgorithmsMathematicsVisualisation+1
Design2025

Cubey

// Lead Developer / Designer

Cubey is an adorable interactive desktop pet that lives on your screen. This cute cube bounces around, reacts to your interactions, and develops its own playful personality over time. Designed as a lightweight application that brings life and charm to your workspace, Cubey blends pixel art aesthetics with interactive behaviour logic.

Desktop AppJavaScriptPixel Art+2
Design2025

CMD 3D ASCII Renderer

// Developer

A 3D rendering engine built entirely for the command line, converting 3D shapes into ASCII art using real-time rotation and lighting calculations.

3D GraphicsRenderingASCII Art+2
Development2025

MonkeeLock

// Back-End Developer

A Node.js middleware module allowing developers to instantly disable their applications, offering control without modifying the hosting environment.

Node.jsMiddlewareControl Systems+1
Development2023-2025

Tockrs

// Full-Stack Developer

Created a cloud-based stock reconciliation system used in-store at The Athlete's Foot, integrating AWS Lambda, Next.js, and Erply POS to automate daily stock checks.

AWS LambdaNext.jsErply POS+2
Research2025

The Lamp: A Design Critique Through Technology and Environment

// DYB124 / Iwan Kaczmar-Donaghue

An analytical and creative exploration of the evolution of the desk lamp as a design artefact. This project examined the lamp through technological, environmental, and cultural lenses, exploring how form and functionality evolved alongside social and ecological values. It incorporated McLuhan’s tetrad framework and design history to critique modern product design and sustainability practices.

Industrial DesignSustainabilityMcLuhan Framework+2
Development2024

Sion.ai

// Full-Stack Developer

An AI-driven image generation platform that aggregated cost data from multiple APIs to help users find the best pricing options for AI image generation.

AIImage GenerationAPIs+2
Development2024-Present

Écho

// Full-Stack Developer

Écho was a digital volunteering platform created to assist a religious centre in managing its soup kitchen operations.

ReactNode.jsMongoDB+2
Development2023

Fiinng

// Founder / Lead Developer

Fiinng began as an ambitious solo project aimed at building a complex digital system, with future plans to revisit the concept with a larger development team. The foundational work on Fiinng directly contributed to the technical and architectural design of later projects like Écho and Sion.

ArchitectureSystem DesignPrototyping+1

[ ABOUT ]

// CODING + SLEEPING + EATING

Iwan Kaczmar-Donaghue

Interaction Designer & Computer Scientist

Queensland University of Technology // 3rd Year

Iwan Kaczmar-Donaghue

Passionate interaction designer and computer scientist focused on creating meaningful, user-centered digital experiences. Currently studying at QUT, I combine research, design thinking, and technical skills to craft intuitive interfaces that delight users.

3
YEAR
10+
PROJECTS
QUT
STUDENT

[ ACADEMICS ]

5.619
GPA / 7.0
Second Class Honours (Division 1)
GRADE
Recent Semester
CAB203// Discrete Structures
7
CAB301// Algorithms and Complexity
7
CAB302// Software Development
6
IFB398// Blockchain Technology
5
DXB310// Augmented Interactions
5

[ CONNECT ]

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// EXPERIENCE

Vice President

Oct 2025 - Present

QUT AI & ML Society

Helping implement the society’s strategic goals and vision.

Project Officer

Jun 2025 - Oct 2025

QUT AI & ML Society

Planned and coordinated student-led AI/ML events and workshops.

General Executive

2024 - Present

QUT Cyber Security Club

Support the operation and growth of the Club by assisting in planning, coordination, and executionof club initiatives

Fit Technician + Technical Contributor

Oct 2023 - Present

The Athlete’s Foot

Developed real-time applications to streamline inventory and foot traffic management.

// SKILLS & EXPERTISE

[ Design Tools ]

FigmaAdobe XDSketchAdobe Creative Suite

[ Research ]

User InterviewsUsability TestingPersonasJourney Mapping

[ Development ]

HTML/CSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactNext.js

[ PHILOSOPHY ]

GREAT DESIGN =USER NEEDS +INNOVATION +TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY

// Every project is an opportunity to create meaningful experiences that solve real problems.