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Honors. Crystal Cabin Awards Finalist 2024, Crystal Cabin Awards Shortlist 2023, All Wheels Up Global Forum Presenter, Calhoun Honors Discovery Program, First Year Sketching Award

Hi!‍ ‍My name is Susan (she/her). I’m an Industrial Designer based in Salt Lake City. I graduated from Virginia Tech with a BS in Industrial Design, minor in Green Engineering, and Honors from the Calhoun Honors Discovery Program.

Design Statement. My ultimate goal is to design products that make the world a better place. I prioritize human-centered design, inclusive design, and sustainable design. I embrace each part of the design process, from sketching out wild ideas to carefully refining a final prototype, as feedback on the concept and providing opportunity for improvement.

Inspiration… I get inspired by spending time in nature, foraging, experiencing art, and traveling.

Community Service. Bee Campus USA, Blacksburg Community Gardens, The Big Plant, St. Paul’s Food Pantry, The INN Between, Roanoke Rescue Mission, Humane Society

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I guess I’m a muralist now… 😁 It was super fun painting @thehop505. You can see it in person at 505 Progress St, Blacksburg, VA! Inspired by the mission of the HOP, the mural theme is connection with the Spirit. Thanks @churchonmainblacksburg for this opportunity! #mural #publicart
Productober 2024 Sketches | Ink, Alcohol Marker | Highlights of my favorite sketches I did this year for productober, a month-long, daily product sketch challenge. My focus was to improve my alcohol marker rendering skills and challenge myself with f
Productober 2024 Sketches | Ink, Alcohol Marker | Highlights of my favorite sketches I did this year for productober, a month-long, daily product sketch challenge. My focus was to improve my alcohol marker rendering skills and challenge myself with forms and materials I was less comfortable with. | Boot • Birdhouse • Cat Tree • Terrarium • Tent • Paper Packaging • Vase • Door Handle
Supporting @standrewsnn prayer shawl ministry in my free time | knitted acrylic, 24x48” | pattern: St. Martin’s Prayer Shawl by Kerstin Geiger
Supporting @standrewsnn prayer shawl ministry in my free time | knitted acrylic, 24x48” | pattern: St. Martin’s Prayer Shawl by Kerstin Geiger
End Grain Cutting Board | Cherry and Maple | This 2" end grain cutting board will last at least a lifetime. The end grain pattern I created is both beautiful and practical; end grain is much more resistant to damage from knives and cracking than
End Grain Cutting Board | Cherry and Maple | This 2" end grain cutting board will last at least a lifetime. The end grain pattern I created is both beautiful and practical; end grain is much more resistant to damage from knives and cracking than edge grain. Plus, the surface of the cutting board can be sanded and refreshed as needed. From sustainably-sourced wood to carefully hand crafted details, this piece is an instant heirloom.