The degree is just the beginning.

I approach design as a lifelong practice, continually looking for ways to learn, refine my skills, and expand my perspective beyond the classroom. I’m seeking opportunities that support growth, collaboration, and thoughtful product development.

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Education

Upcoming B.F.A. in Industrial Design, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI - Spring 2026

  • Graduating with Honors, GPA: 3.85/4.0


High School Diploma, Northview Highschool, Grand Rapids, MI - 2022

  • Graduated with summa cum laude with Honors, GPA: 4.2/4.0

Experience

Industrial Design Intern, Newell Brands, Kalamazoo MI - Summer 2025

  • Contributed to consumer product development across brands, supporting ideation, prototyping, and refinement; earned an invention disclosure for original internship work.


Industrial Design Intern, Moen Inc, North Olmsted OH - Summer 2024

  • Designed manufacturable, brand-aligned products across categories; collaborated cross-functionally from concept to CAD and led a full residential lighting line from ideation to final design.


Studio & Teaching Assistant, Richmond Institute for Design & Innovation - Jan 2024—May 2025

  • Coordinating presentations, managing technology, curating displays & studio, representing RIDI at recruitment opportunities & other events, helping students with classwork, answering questions in class, and demonstrating exercises.


Treasurer, President & Chair, IDSA WMU Student Chapter - 2023 - 2026

  • Served as IDSA student treasurer, president, and chair, leading chapter operations, coordinating meetings and events, delegating responsibilities, and managing mentor–mentee programs.

Skills

  • Proficient in Solidworks, Keyshot, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI tools.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to design for manufacturing and work cross-functionally.

  • Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Framer.

  • Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

  • Ability to conduct comprehensive user research and usability testing.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Volunteering

  • IDSA WMU Student Chapter
    Served as IDSA student treasurer, president, and chair, leading chapter operations, for 3 respective years.

  • Magnify Church
    Worked for several weeks as a volunteer Nursery Assistant for children ages 0-18 months.

  • SPCA of Southwest Michigan
    Walked and spent time with various dogs at the local shelter.

  • National Honor Society
    Completed 50 hours of service yearly at various locations in Grand Rapids.

Personal qualities

  • Creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for aesthetics.

  • Strong communicator, capable of effectively articulating design concepts.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

  • Passionate about staying current with technology and design trends.

Interests

  • Oil Painting

  • Prismacolor Drawing

  • Acoustic Guitar

  • Digital Photography

  • Reading

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Contact me!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Contact me!

Interested in connecting?

Let’s talk projects, collaborations, or anything design!

Contact me!

Liz Skinner

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Copyright 2025 by Liz Skinner

Liz Skinner

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About me

Copyright 2025 by Liz Skinner

Liz Skinner

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Resume

About me

Copyright 2025 by Liz Skinner

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