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Hello! I'm Alex Del Genio, a product designer with a passion for user-centered design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning research-driven insights into practical, craft-friendly solutions—whether I'm sketching concepts, building 3D prototypes, or polishing the UI for a seamless user experience. I've designed everything from portable consumer devices to sports apps, and I love collaborating with engineers, researchers, and students. I'm always looking for opportunities to blend 3D CAD with UX/UI thinking, explore new materials, and ship thoughtful products that people actually enjoy using.…Hello! I'm Alex Del Genio, a product designer with a passion for user-centered design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning research-driven insights into practical, craft-friendly solutions—whether I'm sketching concepts, building 3D prototypes, or polishing the UI for a seamless user experience. I've designed everything from portable consumer devices to sports apps, and I love collaborating with engineers, researchers, and students. I'm always looking for opportunities to blend 3D CAD with UX/UI thinking, explore new materials, and ship thoughtful products that people actually enjoy using.

Alex Del Genio

Product Designer, UX Designer, UI Designer, +2

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Hello! I'm Alex Del Genio, a product designer with a passion for user-centered design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning research-driven insights into practical, craft-friendly solutions—whether I'm sketching concepts, building 3D prototypes, or polishing the UI for a seamless user experience. I've designed everything from portable consumer devices to sports apps, and I love collaborating with engineers, researchers, and students. I'm always looking for opportunities to blend 3D CAD with UX/UI thinking, explore new materials, and ship thoughtful products that people actually enjoy using.…Hello! I'm Alex Del Genio, a product designer with a passion for user-centered design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning research-driven insights into practical, craft-friendly solutions—whether I'm sketching concepts, building 3D prototypes, or polishing the UI for a seamless user experience. I've designed everything from portable consumer devices to sports apps, and I love collaborating with engineers, researchers, and students. I'm always looking for opportunities to blend 3D CAD with UX/UI thinking, explore new materials, and ship thoughtful products that people actually enjoy using.

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Hello! I’m Alex Del Genio, a product designer with a passion for user-centered design and hands-on prototyping. I enjoy turning research-driven insights into practical, craft-friendly solutions—whether I’m sketching concepts, building 3D prototypes, or polishing the UI for a seamless user experience.

I’ve designed everything from portable consumer devices to sports apps, and I love collaborating with engineers, researchers, and students. I’m always looking for opportunities to blend 3D CAD with UX/UI thinking, explore new materials, and ship thoughtful products that people actually enjoy using.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Office Assistant at Center for Academic Planning and Exploration

December 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025

Proof campus-wide undergraduate newsletter to ensure accuracy and clarity; provided support for exploring students as a Major Network Mentor for CAPE at Exploration Fairs; assisted students in scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling appointments.

Coach and Skate Guard at Rocket Ice Arena

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Provided expert guidance for players with diverse abilities on technique improvement; ensured skaters' safety by closely monitoring adherence to ice rink rules and encouraging compliance.

UX Designer at Riddell Design (Des Plaines, IL)

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Assisted in developing hands-on prototypes and mockups for new consumer products.

Product Designer at Campera Coffee Maker

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Designed a portable coffee maker for campers; prioritized ease of use, space efficiency, and durability.

UX Designer (Tennis App) at Racket Tennis App (Partner Project)

December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Benchmarked 10 tennis apps to identify UX/UI opportunities for better player engagement; designed wireframes and user flows; incorporated feedback from players and coaches to refine the interface using InDesign and other design tools.

Product Designer at Campera Coffee Maker (Independent Project)

September 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025

Designed a portable coffee maker for campers, prioritizing usability, space efficiency, and durability. Conducted user research to understand brewing habits and refined the interface through iterative prototyping in Photoshop. Explored materials and mechanisms using SolidWorks and KeyShot to create a compact, functional prototype.

UX Designer at Racket Tennis App (Partner Project)

September 1, 2024 - October 30, 2025

Benchmarked 10 tennis apps to identify UX/UI opportunities for improved player engagement. Designed wireframes and user flows in Figma, ensuring a seamless scheduling and tracking experience. Incorporated feedback from players and coaches to refine the interface and support better on-court decisions.

Consumer Products Intern at Riddell (Des Plaines, IL)

June 1, 2025 - October 30, 2025

Assisted in developing hands-on prototypes and mockups for new consumer products. Created product specifications and sell sheets for internal teams and retail partners. Managed photography and image editing to maintain consistent, high-quality visuals. Designed UX/UI for the engineering team's internal web app to streamline helmet foam stress and strain performance measurements.

Office Assistant at Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE), Minneapolis, MN

December 1, 2022 - October 30, 2025

Proofed the campus-wide Undergraduate Newsletter for accuracy and clarity; supported exploration of students as a Major Network Mentor for Product Design and represented CAPE at Exploration Fairs; assisted students in scheduling, cancelling, and rescheduling appointments.

Coach and Skate Guard at Rocket Ice Arena, Bolingbrook, IL

March 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025

Provided expert guidance for skaters with diverse abilities on technique improvement; ensured skaters' safety by closely monitoring adherence to ice rules and encouraging compliance.