EDUCATION
Syracuse University, 5 year Industrial + Interaction Design program
- Thesis: Scout the Self-Injection Toolkit
- Magna Cum Laude
- GPA 3.7
London Design Program, Syracuse University
- Signature Seminar: Sustainability and Environmental Justice in Scandinavia
EXPERIENCE
5th Year Thesis, Scout the Self-Injection Toolkit, Syracuse University
- Sep 2018 – May 2019
- Researched the experience of self-injecting medical therapies for chronic conditions
- Discovered opportunities and designed an award winning home healthcare product
Intern, The Climate Museum, NYC
- May 2018 – July 2018
- Launched #PathwaysToClimate, a digital curation of climate art by selected artists (now featuring over 100 artists)
- Created style guide to translate Museum branding and voice to social platforms
Resident Advisor (RA), Syracuse University
- Aug 2015 – Dec 2017
- Responded to and counseled 41 students on personal and academic concerns
- Created and led three educational programs per semester featuring University offices
Design Intern, Bobby Berk Home, Los Angeles
- June 2017 – Aug 2017
- Strengthened the client experience by the design of interactive contracts and surveys
- Restructured retail website’s navigation system and inventory to improve user experience
Freelance Designer, Syracuse University
- April 2016 – May 2016
- Advised business students on their smart product design
- Created product renderings to boost the effectiveness of their pitch presentation
HONORS + CERTIFICATIONS
Arthur J. Pulos Award, Syracuse University
- May 2019
- Awarded each year to one graduating Industrial + Interaction Design student for excellence in senior thesis scholarship
Solidworks Associate in Mechanical Design Dassault Systèmes
- Issued April 2019, No expiration
Research Ethics and Compliance Training CITI Program
- Issued May 2017, Expires May 2020
Education
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Aug 2014 - May 2019
Bachelor of Industrial Design at Syracuse University
To contact this candidate email elias.stadt@gmail.com