Nice to meet you!

My passion for design comes from a love of problem-solving, and a belief that curiosity and play belong in the process. 🍀

Design, to me, isn’t just about creating objects; it’s a way of thinking, a way of helping, and a way of making the world a little better.

I believe in learning by doing, embracing trial and error, and bringing a hands-on, people-first approach to everything I make.

When I’m not in the studio, I enjoy playing soccer, baking, reading, and dreaming about chicken keeping.

photo of art with a cowboy hat sculpture
  • People working with laser engraving machine and computer in workshop.

    Advising at the Makerspace

  • Person using virtual reality headset in an empty room

    GravitySketch-ing at Ford

  • Group of people at a networking or informational event, engaged in conversation and viewing presentations.

    Informing at HP

  • Person mixing material in a workshop with a drill mixer tool, wearing a clay-spattered apron, nearby signs and cleaning supplies in the room.

    Prepping at Ceramics Club

  • Workshopping at the WWU Library

  • Person welding table legs in workshop

    Welding at the RE Store

  • Person presenting a device called Boogi which transforms motion into music, using a projector screen in an office setting.

    Presenting at School

  • Competing in Speach Club

Experience

Western Washington University

Makerspace Student Technician / September 2022 - Present

Leading workshops on 3D printing, laser cutting, and prototyping for over 200 students per quarter.

Ford Motor Company

User-Centered Design Intern / June 2024 - August 2024

Used design research to develop consumer-centered concepts and contributed to a utility patent.

HP Inc.

Customer Journey Intern / June 2023 - September 2023

Redesigned internal websites and developed visual storytelling artifacts to improve team efficiency.

The RE Store

Revision Division Design Intern / December 2021 - June 2022

Designed and crafted sustainable furniture pieces made of salvaged materials.

Education

Western Washington University

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design

Emphasis in User Experience Design

IDSA Logistics Officer 2023-2024

Awards

SIT Award 2024

Best In Lounge Chairs, ‘POD’

Design MasterPrize 2024

Sustainability Runner-Up, ‘Alco’

Contact

imarthamilton@gmail.com

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