Damla Yenigun

Product Designer

Work Experience

FESCO

Product Designer

October 2021 - Brooklyn, New York, United States

Studio Lani

Design Intern

(Remote) Worked collaboratively with supervisor and designed 3D CAD Models on Fusion 360, created 2D dimensioned drawings, and experimented with material design.
January 2021 - May 2021

The Verve Partnership

Design Intern

Assisted to design interior spaces by creating digital patterns, deciding on materials, making sure the design concept and presentation is well prepared for clients as well as conducting client meetings and assisting the design supervisor.
January 2020 - March 2020 Maryland, United States

The Neighborhood Design Center

Designer

Researched the lighting issues on Signal Station North district in Central Baltimore and designed a DIY lighting system to improve safety concerns for residents.
August 2020 - December 2021 Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Beyond Brand Consultancy

Art Director

Part Time
January 2021 - February 2021 Istanbul, Turkey

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Director of Annual Benefit Fashion Show

Curated a team of Fashion Designers and supervised the Graphic Design/Videography team along with encouraging designers to work on civic, sustainable, and social problems to bring awareness through MICA’s Fashion Show.
August 2019 - May 2021 Maryland, United States

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Teaching Assistant

Assisted to create lesson plans, and held weekly classes while tutored students with drawing, sketching, and model building.
June 2019 - August 2019 Maryland, United States

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Peer Career Advisor

Mentored students in career opportunities, reviewed resumes, cover letters, and helped with self-improvement.
August 2019 - May 2020 Maryland, United States

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Residential Advisor

Held dormitory responsibilities, such as programming, hosting events, being a familiar first resource for students with academic or institutional questions of over 50 peers.
August 2018 - May 2019 Maryland, United States

Education

Maryland Institute College Of Art (MICA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Product Design

August 2017 - May 2021 Maryland, United States

Languages

Turkish (Native),
English (Fluent),
Italian (Fluent),
French (Beginner),

Awards

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Deans List, Competitive Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship

2021

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Collaboration, Digital Sketching, Effective Researching, Fusion360, Graphic Design, Keyshot, Leadership, MacOS, Microsoft Office, Packaging Design, Problem Solving, Procreate, Prototyping, Rhinoceros, Sketchbook Pro,