I'm a new graduate product designer with experience in CAD, 3D modeling, and user-centered design. I'm skilled at supporting full product development cycles from research and concept through prototyping and manufacturing documentation, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn insights into manufacturable specifications and tangible solutions.…

Caroline Cinatl

I'm a new graduate product designer with experience in CAD, 3D modeling, and user-centered design. I'm skilled at supporting full product development cycles from research and concept through prototyping and manufacturing documentation, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn insights into manufacturable specifications and tangible solutions.…

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I’m a new graduate product designer with experience in CAD, 3D modeling, and user-centered design.

I’m skilled at supporting full product development cycles from research and concept through prototyping and manufacturing documentation, collaborating across cross-functional teams to turn insights into manufacturable specifications and tangible solutions.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Advanced Digital Manufacturing Lab Monitor at Iowa State University
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Advised users on rapid prototyping projects using 3D printers. Selected best technology for highest-quality output to meet student project needs. Communicated tradeoffs to optimize resource consumption. Solved problems under time constraints.
Undergraduate Researcher at Iowa State University College of Design
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Co-led project to improve screen-printing laboratory by building innovative tools for student users. Manufactured rapid prototypes with 3D printers to ensure efficient solutions. Presented final findings. Excelled as a member of the team.
President at Alpha Lambda Delta, Iowa State University Chapter
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Revitalized national organization after five years of dormancy. Led well-attended meetings. Planned educational, social & philanthropic events. Led social media team to re-launch accounts.
First Year Honors Program Mentor at University Honors Program, Iowa State University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Selected after rigorous application as 1/72 sophomores to lead, educate, challenge, and develop 440 first-year honors students. Taught a 2-credit seminar, twice a week. Designed curriculum. Inspired students to collaborate and assume leadership positions.
Product Designer at Industrial Design + Occupational Therapy Collaboration
September 1, 2025 - Present
Partnered with clinicians and patients to define functional requirements, accessibility needs, and success criteria; translated qualitative user and clinician insights into actionable design specifications and build strategy; led end-to-end product development from concept ideation through prototyping, testing, and final fabrication; applied human-centered design to convert user and clinical insights into manufacturable specifications; iterated on physical prototypes using rapid fabrication to validate usability, safety, and durability; delivered a discreet, professional-grade assistive product that improved user independence and daily task accessibility
Product Designer Internship at HAPE Toys
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Designed and iterated locker prototypes using user-centered design to improve usability and customer experience; conducted market and user research on country club segments to inform product strategy and design direction; built manufacturing-ready CAD models in SolidWorks and photorealistic renderings in KeyShot for client and sales use; worked cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to support product development; created assembly and technical documentation to support manufacturing and product launch readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Design (minor in Sustainability, Honors College) at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Industrial Design Study Abroad at Accademia Italiana, Florence, Italy
June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Bachelor of Industrial Design at Iowa State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Intensive Product Design Program at Accademia Italiana
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

Girl Scout Gold Award
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Betty Richardson Girl Scout Gold Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other

Skills

Experience Level