Amelia McGovern
Color, Material, and Finish Design | Footwear | Furniture & Housewares | Rapid Prototyping
Los Angeles · Providence · Boston · LinkedIn
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
Footwear Design | Color, Materials & Finish (CMF)
Summer 2026NOBULL · 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.
Brand Ambassador
Aug 2026 – PresentNOBULL · Remote
- Represent NOBULL through community engagement, brand initiatives, and product advocacy.
Model Shop Monitor
Sept 2026 – PresentRhode 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.
Fashion Designer
Sept 2025 – PresentBrown 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.
Illustrator & Media Designer
Sept 2025 – June 2026XO 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.
Research Intern
Summer 2025Idealab · 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