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Amelia McGovern

Color, Material, and Finish Design | Footwear | Furniture & Housewares | Rapid Prototyping

Los Angeles · Providence · Boston · LinkedIn

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Product Designer and RISD Industrial Design student passionate about blending color, material, and form. Combining technical proficiency in Rhino and SolidWorks with rigorous material research and hands-on prototyping, I craft thoughtful, tactile products spanning footwear, housewares, hard goods, and soft goods. I am eager to bring my practical fabrication experience and cross-disciplinary design vision to a collaborative team, contributing to every stage of the product development process from initial concept to 3D visualization to elevate everyday human experiences.

Education

BFA, Industrial Design

Rhode Island School of Design

GPA 3.762 · Expected 2028

Coursework: Design Principles, Nature Culture Sustainability, Biomaterials, Spatial Dynamics, Advanced Metal, Advanced Wood, Textiles, Chinese Furniture.

Work experience

  1. Footwear Design | Color, Materials & Finish (CMF)

    Summer 2026

    NOBULL · Boston

    • Collaborated with engineering and product marketing to design and pitch a trail running shoe concept, translating data analysis into a final 3D commercial video rendered in Vizcom and presented to a company-wide meeting.
    • Designed footwear concepts and developed mood, color, and material boards to support seasonal design direction.
    • Redesigned and organized the materials library to improve accessibility and efficiency within product development workflows.
    • Researched color and materials to inform seasonal footwear concepts and product direction.
  2. Brand Ambassador

    Aug 2026 – Present

    NOBULL · Remote

    • Represent NOBULL through community engagement, brand initiatives, and product advocacy.
  3. Model Shop Monitor

    Sept 2026 – Present

    Rhode Island School of Design · Providence, RI

    • Enforce safety protocols and verify student qualifications for secure wood and metal shop operations.
    • Perform routine equipment maintenance, manage clean-up procedures, and provide technical guidance on tool handling.
  4. Fashion Designer

    Sept 2025 – Present

    Brown University Fashion Club · Providence, RI

    • Execute concept development, styling, and material exploration for student-led fashion projects.
    • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to deliver creative, art-driven visual presentations.
  5. Illustrator & Media Designer

    Sept 2025 – June 2026

    XO Magazine, Brown University · Providence, RI

    • Create high-quality illustrations and digital layout graphics for editorial content.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive brand identity across the publication.
  6. Research Intern

    Summer 2025

    Idealab · Pasadena, CA

    • Conducted material research and lifecycle impact analysis for early-stage clean-tech projects.
    • Spearheaded rapid prototyping and material testing for sustainable Water-to-Air systems.

Awards and recognition

  • RISD Gallery ExhibitorFall 2025
  • San Francisco Film Festival Selection · MapsSpring 2025
  • Scholastic Gold & Silver Keys · Visual ArtsSpring 2024
  • YoungArts Short Film Winner · InbetweenSpring 2023

Skills

Core Competencies

  • Industrial Design & Product Vision
  • Strategic Design Direction & Vision
  • Soft + Hard Goods Integration
  • Color, Material, and Finish Development
  • Material Research, Prototyping
  • Rendering, CAD + Visualization
  • Leadership

2D Tools

  • Vizcom
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Procreate
  • Hand Sketching
  • Microsoft Office

3D Tools

  • Rhino
  • SolidWorks
  • KeyShot

Physical Prototyping

  • Mold Making
  • Pattern Making
  • TechPacking
  • Laser Cutting, 3D Printing
  • Foam Modeling
  • Riveting, Ceramics
  • Sculpting, Casting
  • Woodworking, Metalwork
  • Soft Goods, Crochet, Sewing
  • Block Printing
  • Photography

Activities & Affiliations

  • Industrial Designers Society of America
  • Alzheimer's Buddies (NAB) Brown University Volunteer
  • RISD Rock Climbing Club
  • Scuba Advanced Certified
  • RISD Crochet Club
  • Cycling