Hi, I'm Elmer Bennett Handojo, an industrial designer and design engineer passionate about developing innovative and user-centered products. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring creative ideas from research through prototyping to final product engineering. My journey has taken me through internships at exciting companies like Clocky LLC and MMID Product Development, as well as teaching and research roles at Brown University. I thrive on hands-on design work, rapid prototyping, and applying systems thinking to solve complex challenges. Outside of work, I love sharing knowledge, which led me to lead workshops on biomimicry and 3D design principles. I'm always eager to learn and explore new technologies to create meaningful and sustainable products.

Elmer Bennett Handojo

Hi, I'm Elmer Bennett Handojo, an industrial designer and design engineer passionate about developing innovative and user-centered products. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring creative ideas from research through prototyping to final product engineering. My journey has taken me through internships at exciting companies like Clocky LLC and MMID Product Development, as well as teaching and research roles at Brown University. I thrive on hands-on design work, rapid prototyping, and applying systems thinking to solve complex challenges. Outside of work, I love sharing knowledge, which led me to lead workshops on biomimicry and 3D design principles. I'm always eager to learn and explore new technologies to create meaningful and sustainable products.

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Hi, I’m Elmer Bennett Handojo, an industrial designer and design engineer passionate about developing innovative and user-centered products. I enjoy collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to bring creative ideas from research through prototyping to final product engineering. My journey has taken me through internships at exciting companies like Clocky LLC and MMID Product Development, as well as teaching and research roles at Brown University.

I thrive on hands-on design work, rapid prototyping, and applying systems thinking to solve complex challenges. Outside of work, I love sharing knowledge, which led me to lead workshops on biomimicry and 3D design principles. I’m always eager to learn and explore new technologies to create meaningful and sustainable products.

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Work Experience

Industrial Design Intern at Clocky LLC.
July 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Oversaw product development of a new household electronic product from research to product engineering. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams for the evolution of unreleased product features. Iterated and validated concepts through 2D sketching, cardboard models, and 3D printing.
Industrial Design Engineer Intern at MMID Product Development, Inc.
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Assisted in all phases of the design and development process following MMID’s development methodology, focusing on functionality, producibility, and user-centered design principles. Contributed to model making, testing, and validation of product prototypes, ensuring alignment to client specifications and design objectives. Collaborated with an international team to refine aesthetic, manufacturing, and functional considerations.
Teaching Assistant (ENGN 0620: Design Brief) at Brown University
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Conducted 3 out-of-class workshops focusing on Principles of 3D Design and OnShape Rendering. Advised and guided students on project development, prototyping, and design communication for client-based team projects. Facilitated peer feedback and critiques, reinforcing collaboration and design iterative thinking.
Research Assistant at Brown University
May 31, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated with engineers, designers, and researchers to develop a smart wearable navigation aid for visually impaired users. Conducted research interviews and user testing sessions with target users. Prototyped with smart textiles to improve comfort and usability.
Design Engineer Intern at Makelab
May 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Designed and engineered CAD models based on client’s requirements. Prototyped with 3D printing to test client designs quickly. Managed 3-4 client-based projects at a time, from concept development to concept refinement, including prototyping and material recommendation. Revised and optimized client 3D files with Magics, resulting in 98% print success and client satisfaction.
3D Print Technician Intern at Makelab
December 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Collaborated to enhance post-processing strategies and system, resulting in 20% average monthly revenue growth. Analyzed and sliced print files to streamline the production process, resulting in an 18% reduction in printing errors.

Education

MA at Brown University + Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
July 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, School of Design
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024

Qualifications

Pratt Circle Award (Academic Excellence)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Student Merit Award Semi-Finalist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
IDSA Design Foundation Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services