Elias Mittelstadt

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