A designer and researcher with a BFA in Industrial Design from SCAD and a Master's in Product Development from Northeastern University. I brings a sharp user-centred lens to every stage of the design process, from research and insight translation to concept development and stakeholder communication. My work spans over product development, content strategy and operations, with a consistent record of driving measurable impact across cross-functional teams. Fluent in both design thinking and data, I am able to translates complexity into clear, human-centred solutions that move teams and products forward

Chanel M. Isaacs

A designer and researcher with a BFA in Industrial Design from SCAD and a Master's in Product Development from Northeastern University. I brings a sharp user-centred lens to every stage of the design process, from research and insight translation to concept development and stakeholder communication. My work spans over product development, content strategy and operations, with a consistent record of driving measurable impact across cross-functional teams. Fluent in both design thinking and data, I am able to translates complexity into clear, human-centred solutions that move teams and products forward

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A designer and researcher with a BFA in Industrial Design from SCAD and a Master’s in Product Development from Northeastern University. I brings a sharp user-centred lens to every stage of the design process, from research and insight translation to concept development and stakeholder communication. My work spans over product development, content strategy and operations, with a consistent record of driving measurable impact across cross-functional teams. Fluent in both design thinking and data, I am able to translates complexity into clear, human-centred solutions that move teams and products forward

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Galante Fellow — Social Media & Storytelling at Northeastern University
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Designed and executed multi-platform content strategies that improved audience engagement by 20%, applying user behaviour insights to inform creative decisions. Translated performance data into iterative design improvements, championing a data-driven, user-first approach to storytelling. Developed cohesive visual narratives that strengthened audience connection across campaigns — applying principles of hierarchy, layout, and brand consistency.
Product Development Assistant (Part-Time) at Spectraskills Development
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Conducted user and market research, synthesising findings into strategic design recommendations that improved team decision-making efficiency by 25%. Developed journey maps and user goals to guide concept development, advocating for the end user throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborated with cross-functional teams — including developers and strategists — to deliver projects on time, reducing delays by 15%.
Operations & Tender Specialist (Part-Time) at X-Future Solutions
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Applied structured problem-solving systems to redesign internal workflows, reducing administrative delays by 20%. Communicated project rationales clearly to stakeholders, contributing to a 20% increase in successful outcomes.

Education

Master of Science in Product Development at Northeastern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Galante Engineering Business Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Literacy Certification in Design Research and Insight Translation
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

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