Industrial Designer

Michelle Renée Spinnato

Atlanta, GA

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I have recently finished my Master's of Industrial Design at Georgia Institute of Technology. I am a dedicated designer looking for full-time employment in Industrial Design, Lighting Design, Exhibit Design, Research & Development, or Packaging.
Education
- Master Industrial Design
  
  Georgia Institute of Technology
  
  2009 - 2011
- BS Environmental Design
  
  Auburn University
  
  2007 - 2008
- BA Art
  
  Agnes Scott College
  
  2000 - 2004
Experience
- Freelance Design
  
  Design Duet
  
  Jun 2011 - Present (13 years 5 months)
- Illumilight: Design Studies on the Adoption of Light Therapy Devices
  
  Masters Project at Georgia Institute of Technology
  
  Atlanta, GA
  
  Aug 2010 - May 2011 (9 months)
  
   Design research included a product field study, focus group, and usability study.
   Designed, developed, and tested working prototype.
- Roswell History Center Exhibit Design
  
  Sponsored Studio at Georgia Tech with Lorenc & Yoo Design
  
  Atlanta, GA
  
  Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 (4 months)
  
   Designed and proposed an exhibition layout for the Roswell History Center to preserve the history and architecture of the old mill factory in Roswell.
   Individually developed the main exhibit interior focusing on the interaction between visitors and the space.
   Surveyed space , researched history, brainstormed concepts, and built 3D and physical models.
- Museum of East Alabama Exhibit Design
  
  Sponsored Studio at Auburn University with the Museum of East Alabama
  
  Opelika, AL
  
  Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 (4 months)
  
   Re-designed a local museum in Opelika, AL
   Categorized and re-organized museum collections to create a more cohesive collection
   Managed the toy /doll / film sections of the museum, East Alabama at Play
- Emerson Professional Tools Sponsored Studio
  
  Auburn University
  
  Jan 2008 - May 2008 (4 months)
  
   Designed wet/dry vacuum attachments for three target markets: commercial, residential, and pet .
   Presented three working prototypes with packaging to client for potential use in market.
Awards

*Outstanding Design Performance

(GT School of Industrial Design-Spring 2011)

*Outstanding Citizenship Performance (GT School of Industrial Design-Spring 2010)
Skills
- Exhibit Design
- Industrial Design
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Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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