WORK EXPERIENCE
Poltrona Frau M
entorshi
p & Collaboration
Furniture design & Sustainability
March – May 2023
Milan, Italy
Conducted on ground market research on current furniture design trends, manufacturing methods, & sustainability at Milan design week. Collaborated and was mentored by the senior industrial designer regarding company values & manufacturing.
Designed three products that optimize leather waste and fit Poltrona
Frau s sustainability vision, design language, & production methods.
June – July 2023
Industrial design Intern
Maison Baum internship Berlin, Germany
Conducted in depth primary and secondary research for a benchmarking analysis of workwear sneakers in the German market. Collaborated with a web development agency to design and launch website pages.
Created 3D models of heel designs for use in advertising content.
SCAD Residence life
Resident assistant
September 2023 – present
Savannah GA, SA
Lead community building events, and enhancing dorm life through effective team coordination and conflict management.
Industrial Design Society
of America (IDSA) SCAD chapter
September 2023 – present
Savannah GA, SA Co president & Events Chair
Created opportunities for SCAD industrial design students through events and workshops that foster networking, skill development, and professional growth.
Initiated cross major collaborations, enhancing the club s interdisciplinary reach and impact
Created and managed social media content to effectively promote events, significantly boosting attendance
ACHIEVEMENTS
Lextan Design research and insight translation certificate
2 projects currently showcased in the SCAD Industrial Design gallery
Winner of the SCAD 2023 Winter Foundation Studies Award
3 artworks showcased SCAD 2023 Honors show
First Place award at the 2022 CPCC Juried Student Art Show
Artwork chosen for SCAD 2023 Drawing Works Competition show
Animation exhibited at the Mint museum, Charlotte NC, for the scholastics award show