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Hello!
I'm
Michelle.

I am a 21-year-old industrial design student from Ottawa. I’m currently in my fourth year at Carleton University, pursuing a degree in Industrial Design with a minor in Business Entrepreneurship.

 

I’m passionate about the creative process of problem-solving and how empathy plays a big role in design thinking. I love creating solutions that mix physical and digital platforms to make a difference using creativity. I believe that design has the power to impact people’s lives directly, and I am committed to using this power in the best possible way. 

 

Apart from professional learning, I find myself actively participating in the student community at Carleton. With campus activities, and my previous role as Vice President of Social for Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA), I have improved both my teamwork and task management abilities.

 

Throughout this journey, I am continuously refining my skills and learning new ones!

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Experience.

Industrial Design Intern | Landseed | May 2025 - Present

Contributed an industrial design point of view through design thinking while collaborating with architects, researchers, and business team members. Shared research updates in weekly meetings and presented bathroom design work.

3rd Year Representative of Industrial Design | 2024 - 2025

Served as a representative voice for third-year students, communicating key updates and student-led improvement opportunities to the SID administrative team. Attended faculty meetings to share student insights and feedback.

Vice President of Social | CIDSA | 2023 - 2024

Planned and hosted social events for Industrial Design students, coordinating activities for CIDSA team members while fostering community well-being and maintaining positive team morale.

Education.

Carleton University | 2022 - Present

Industrial Design Bachelor Degree with a Minor in Business Entrepreneurship

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute | 2018 - 2022

High School Diploma | Gold Honour Roll Recipient Every Year | Margaret Semple Award

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute | 2018 - 2022

High School Diploma | Gold Honour Roll Recipient Every Year | Margaret Semple Award

High School Diploma | Gold Honour Roll Recipient Every kkoooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Languages

English
French

Skill.

Hard Skills

3D Modeling       

2D/3D Rendering

Woodworking

Metalworking

Prototyping                  

Model Making

Design Research

Conceptual Integration & Analysis

Sketching

 

Soft Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated Learner

Outgoing

Responsibility

Creative

Organized

Software

SolidWorks

Keyshot

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Procreate

AutoCAD

Figma

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