I am a product and industrial designer with a background in human-centered design, sustainability, and systems thinking. I am currently completing a Master’s in Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices at Trinity College Dublin, and I previously completed a BFA in Industrial Design with a minor in Sustainability at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where I graduated with academic honors and received departmental leadership recognition. My experience spans both academic and applied design work across physical and digital products. I have worked on projects in collaboration with Accenture’s innovation team at The Dock, where my group explored how AI could support lesser spoken languages through a tool called Project Poly, as well as research-driven design work with MIT’s AgeLab, focusing on inclusive design and spatial systems. I have also developed concept-level product and service designs through partnerships with companies like Johnson & Johnson and The Fulham Group, where I translated research and constraints into early stage prototypes, user flows, and 3D concepts. Alongside my studies, I have professional experience as a freelance CAD designer, and several years in retail leadership at Starbucks, where I progressed into a shift manager role. This has shaped how I work under pressure, communicate with teams, and stay grounded in real user needs. What sets me apart is the combination of technical design skills across both physical and digital tools, experience working in cross-disciplinary and research-heavy environments, and a strong focus on translating complex problems into clear, usable systems.

Caroline Holloway

I am a product and industrial designer with a background in human-centered design, sustainability, and systems thinking. I am currently completing a Master’s in Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices at Trinity College Dublin, and I previously completed a BFA in Industrial Design with a minor in Sustainability at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where I graduated with academic honors and received departmental leadership recognition. My experience spans both academic and applied design work across physical and digital products. I have worked on projects in collaboration with Accenture’s innovation team at The Dock, where my group explored how AI could support lesser spoken languages through a tool called Project Poly, as well as research-driven design work with MIT’s AgeLab, focusing on inclusive design and spatial systems. I have also developed concept-level product and service designs through partnerships with companies like Johnson & Johnson and The Fulham Group, where I translated research and constraints into early stage prototypes, user flows, and 3D concepts. Alongside my studies, I have professional experience as a freelance CAD designer, and several years in retail leadership at Starbucks, where I progressed into a shift manager role. This has shaped how I work under pressure, communicate with teams, and stay grounded in real user needs. What sets me apart is the combination of technical design skills across both physical and digital tools, experience working in cross-disciplinary and research-heavy environments, and a strong focus on translating complex problems into clear, usable systems.

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I am a product and industrial designer with a background in human-centered design, sustainability, and systems thinking. I am currently completing a Master’s in Digital Arts and Intermedia Practices at Trinity College Dublin, and I previously completed a BFA in Industrial Design with a minor in Sustainability at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, where I graduated with academic honors and received departmental leadership recognition.

My experience spans both academic and applied design work across physical and digital products. I have worked on projects in collaboration with Accenture’s innovation team at The Dock, where my group explored how AI could support lesser spoken languages through a tool called Project Poly, as well as research-driven design work with MIT’s AgeLab, focusing on inclusive design and spatial systems. I have also developed concept-level product and service designs through partnerships with companies like Johnson & Johnson and The Fulham Group, where I translated research and constraints into early stage prototypes, user flows, and 3D concepts.

Alongside my studies, I have professional experience as a freelance CAD designer, and several years in retail leadership at Starbucks, where I progressed into a shift manager role. This has shaped how I work under pressure, communicate with teams, and stay grounded in real user needs.

What sets me apart is the combination of technical design skills across both physical and digital tools, experience working in cross-disciplinary and research-heavy environments, and a strong focus on translating complex problems into clear, usable systems.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Barista / Shift Manager at Starbucks
August 1, 2020 - Present
Promoted to Shift Manager; managed baristas, customer service, and store operations.
All School Show Curator at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Curated All School Show; coordinated with faculty and students; organized exhibition logistics.
Industrial Design Student Government Co-President at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2023
Co-President for Industrial Design student government; leadership and event planning.
Environmental Action Club Representative at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Representative for Environmental Action Club; participated in campus sustainability initiatives.
Away Show Coordinator at Massachusetts College of Art and Design / The Fulham Group
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Collaborated on Away Show; promoted study abroad opportunities and engagement for fellow students.

Education

BFA Industrial Design, Minor in Sustainability at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
Semester Abroad in Industrial Design at Canterbury, Kent, UK
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
AgeLab Project at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Masters in Digital Arts and Interactive Practices at Trinity College Dublin
September 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Qualifications

Academic Honors
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2026
Departmental Leadership Award – Industrial Design
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Roxbury Sunflower Project – Social Action Reward
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Other