Anthropological Industrial Designer
Strategic, Innovative, & Futuristic Problem-Solver
SUMMARY
Industrial Designer passionate about eco-awareness in product design, fabrication, manufacturing, engineering, and systems design. Looking to make a positive sociocultural and sustainable impact on our world.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art & Design - MFA | 2024
Dynamic Media Institute, Industrial Design Minor
University of New Mexico | 2023
Certificate in Spanish-English Medical Translation & Interpretation
Wellesley College - B.A. | 2018
Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Concentration: African Diaspora
SKILLS
Design & Fabrication
3D Printing Electronics
Moldmaking Sculpting
Bookmaking Furniture
Demonstrable
Effective Communicator
Languages:
Spanish French
Italian Chinese (Mandarin)
Haitian Creole
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate, Canva
Project Management Software
CAD:
SolidWorks OnShape
AutoCAD Blender
Gravity Sketch
Rendering: Keyshot
INTERESTS
Accessibility
Linguistics
LGBTQIA+ & POC
Representation
Dance: All genres
Movement Science:
Anatomy
Kinesiology
Physics
Garment Design & Historical Dress
Greater Boston, MA www.linkedin.com/in/simonéschwartz/
TEL: (505) 392 0171 sscreatif.com
SUMMARY
Industrial Designer passionate about eco-awareness in product design, fabrication, manufacturing, engineering, and systems design. Looking to make a positive sociocultural and sustainable impact on our world.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art & Design - MFA | 2024
Dynamic Media Institute, Industrial Design Minor
University of New Mexico | 2023
Certificate in Spanish-English Medical Translation & Interpretation
Wellesley College - B.A. | 2018
Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences, Concentration: African Diaspora
SKILLS
Design & Fabrication
3D Printing Electronics
Moldmaking Sculpting
Bookmaking Furniture
Demonstrable
Effective Communicator
Languages:
Spanish French
Italian Chinese (Mandarin)
Haitian Creole
Software
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate, Canva
Project Management Software
CAD:
SolidWorks OnShape
AutoCAD Blender
Gravity Sketch
Rendering: Keyshot
INTERESTS
Accessibility
Linguistics
LGBTQIA+ & POC
Representation
Dance: All genres
Movement Science:
Anatomy
Kinesiology
Physics
Garment Design & Historical Dress
EXPERIENCE
Cntxt.Agncy BOSTON, MA
Industrial Designer OCT 2024 - PRESENT
- Creating solutions for customized issues by clients of the Agncy, as well as
designing internal systems for Agncy growth and evolution
Massachusetts College of Art & Design BOSTON, MA
Industrial Design Model Shop JAN 2023 - 2024
Shop Monitor
- Support shop training for all Industrial Design and Architecture students
- Advise students on realization processes for models using a variety of materials
- Provide access to shop space during busy hours, evenings and weekends
Sewing & Softgoods Specialist
- Instruction and assistance with sewing on domestic, industrial, and leather
machines
- Advise students on a variety of construction methods and materials, including
poly-textiles, natural fibers, leather, and more
Digital Fabrication Lab JAN 2023 - 2024
Graphic Design - Advertising
- Creating digital and print advertising for the lab, internally and externally
Industrial Designer
- Creating solutions for customized issues in the lab, i.e. laser cutting templates,
storage solutions, and a chalk-catching sling for blackboard chalk
FabLab Associate
- Specializing in 3D Printing, Lasercutting, & Waterjet
- Training on aforementioned machinery and associated software
- Advising students on realization processes for a variety of design, CAD, and
fabrication methods, based on project needs
Sugano System LITTLE ROCK, AR & REMOTE
Movement Science Apprentice: Classical Ballet SEP 2010 - PRESENT
- Application of Human Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Physics to the movements of
classical ballet
[Kapcoo Inc/Armin Kappacher] CAMBRIDGE, MA & REMOTE
Movement Science Apprentice: Competitive Ballroom SEP 2014 - PRESENT
- Application of Human Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Physics to the movements of
competitive Ballroom dance
Cuellar & Delrazo Arquitectura CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MX
Assistant to the Architect SUMMER 2021
- Brainstorm and execute digital versions of new and modified architecture projects,
including a garden with custom aqueduct running brown water for plants, selected
native plants, and designed grill and lounge spaces
Fusco & Four Associates BOSTON, MA
Spring Account Assistant SPRING 2019
- Coordinated Boston Design Week’s logistics, marketing & promotion
The Cogito Corporation BOSTON, MA
Data Annotator MAY – DEC 2019
- Analyzed, transcribed, graded, & labeled English language data to improve product
efficiency and precision
Lionbridge Technologies CAMBRIDGE, MA
Grader JUN – NOV 2018
- Analyzed, transcribed, graded, & labeled English language data for the Client, and multiple internal teams.
Office of English Language Learners, Boston Public Schools BOSTON, MA
Translator and Dual Language Program Assistant 2017 – 2018
- Implemented several proposed Dual Language Education Programs, including Haitian Creole-English program
MIT & Wellesley Ballroom Dance Team BOSTON, MA
Amateur Collegiate Ballroom Dancer SEPT 2014 - PRESENT
Wellesley Team President 2016 - 2018
- Mentored team (20+ members) and orchestrated transport, meetings, meals, & publicity for competitions.
Ballet Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR
Junior Company Member 2012 - 2014
Pre-Professional Ballet Dancer 2010 - 2014
DESIGN TEACHING & LEADERSHIP
Graduate Assistant, Massachusetts College of Art & Design BOSTON, MA
- Lesson planning in conjunction with instructor
- Leading critiques and providing group feedback to the students
- Providing discussion and 1-on-1 feedback to students throughout the design process
- Co-created, and suggested modifications to, exercises relevant to the lesson each week
Human Factors / Ergonomics with Judith Anderson SPRING 2023
Course Description: Review and application of current theory and practice in issues related to human/machine interface, ergonomics, universal
design, etc as applied to product ideation and user testing.
Industrial Design III with James Read and Lars Fischer FALL 2022
Course Description: Design projects developed in full four-phase programs: analysis and conceptual design refinement, final design and
documentation, model, and presentation.
Environmental Forum with Stephanie Cardon SPRING 2023
Course Description: Exposes students to contemporary sustainability issues through a series of discussions with local, regional and national
experts in the field. Students will participate in projects related to the topic of the forum and will present their findings during the Muddy River
Symposium.
Dynamic Media Institute MFA Seminar I with Jan Kubasiewicz FALL 2022
Course Description: Part I examines socioeconomic and technological context of design disciplines, producing a comprehensive paper that
analyzes history of design concepts and movements and their impact on current design practice. Part II examines and debates current issues
of communication design and design education in lectures, studio projects, readings and discussions, with emphasis on the intellectual context
of design.
SHOWS & CONFERENCES
Fresh Media ’23 & ‘24 MAR - APR 2023 & 2024
Pieces Featured:
A Possible Future for Sustainable Living (V2)
Joyful Noise
The Technical Artifact: Into the Black Box of Human Artifact Creation
Muddy River Symposium ’23 APR 18, 2023
A Possible Future for Sustainable Living