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Amelia McGovern

Color, Material, and Finish Design | Footwear | Rapid Prototyping

Los Angeles · Providence · Boston · LinkedIn

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I'm a RISD industrial design student passionate about blending color, material, and form. By combining rigorous material research with hands-on prototyping, I craft thoughtful, tactile products across footwear, housewares, hard goods, and soft goods. I strive to create functional pieces that elevate everyday human experiences.

Work experience

  1. Color, Materials & Finish Intern

    Summer 2026

    NOBULL · Boston

    • 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