I'M A
''Swiss army knife''
About me
Alex Karshis
I’m Alex Karshis—a designer who turns complex ideas into smart, functional solutions. Whether it’s architecture, product development, or project management, I create designs that work beautifully.
🛠 Project Management – 4+ years
🎨 Product Design – 4+ years
📐 CAD/BIM Management – 6+ years
📊 Business Management – 8+ years
💻 Technical Proficiency – 10+ years
At DXU Architects in Chicago, I help bring architectural projects to life, balancing design vision with real-world execution. Through Karshis Designs, I explore industrial design, product development, and 3D modeling, turning ideas into functional solutions.Design isn’t just about answers—it’s about asking the right questions, working with the right people, and creating something that lasts.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Product Design
- 3D Printing
- Interior Design
- Architectural Design
- Product Management
Software
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Fusion 360
- Adobe Suite
- Solidworks
- Enscape
Hobbies
- 3D Printing
- Painting
- Walking my
dog Umbra - Comedy Shows
- Drag Shows
2025
Building, Leading, & Innovating
Continuing to grow my expertise in architecture and industrial design, taking on larger projects and deepening collaborations. Leading project management efforts at DXU Architects while expanding Karshis Designs into a hub for architecture, product design, and strategic design solutions.
This is also a pivotal time in my career—I’m focused on gaining diverse, hands-on experience to one day share my knowledge as a professor. Every project, every challenge, and every collaboration is shaping me into the educator I aspire to be.
2024
The Chicago Expansion
Relocated to Chicago, securing new clients and expanding my architectural expertise. Worked on larger-scale projects, managing workflows, permitting, and execution. Continued pushing creative boundaries in both architecture and industrial design, refining my approach to multifunctional design solutions.
2023
The Year of Collaboration
Expanded Karshis Designs, LLC, securing multiple new clients and project opportunities. Collaborated with Craftsmen Collective in Austin on several residential projects, including home renovations and interior design. Led commercial architecture projects, focusing on innovation, functionality, and client-driven solutions.
2022
Scaling Design Expertise
Strengthened Karshis Designs by taking on more diverse projects in architecture, industrial design, and 3D modeling. Focused on refining technical skills, client management, and strategic design execution.
2021
A Year of Growth
Expanded into commercial and residential projects, integrating architectural visualization and digital design solutions into my workflow. Started working with a wider network of designers and builders, refining my project management and technical expertise.
2020
Building a Design Legacy
Founded Karshis Designs, LLC to bring architectural visualization, digital rendering, and functional design solutions to life. That same year, I earned my Master’s in Industrial Design from the University of Houston, specializing in product development, consumer goods, and sustainable design.
2019
Art Direction & Creative Leadership
Worked as an Art Director for a queer mixed media company in Austin, leading design teams, brand development, and creative visual concepts. Managed multiple projects while ensuring cohesive storytelling and impactful design execution.
2018
Architectural Foundations
Graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, gaining expertise in design principles, structural systems, and material sustainability. This foundation shaped my approach to designing both spaces and products.
Some of the companies I’ve had a blast to work with troughout the last years.
Deloitte
Q.M.M.
Craftsmen Collective
Rionda Design
Webflow
Bürn
Figma
inVision
HELLO! LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR NEW PROJECT.
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