Della Smith
3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Dellasmith.com - (206) 819 - 0805
Dellasmi@usc.edu
Education
University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Minor in Disruptive Innovation
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences - High School Diploma
September 2019 - Jun 2023
University Child Development School - Elementary School Education
September 2008 - June 2015
Experience
CURVE Research Fellow, Viterbi Engineering Undergraduate Research Program; Los Angeles, California
August 2024 - Present
- Collaborating on the editing and production of Innovation at the Interface, an upcoming handbook on
university-industry collaborations.
- Designing and creating graphics to enhance visual appeal and support key concepts.
Material Design Intern - LMN Architects; Seattle, Washington
March 2023 - August 2023
- Conducted material studies to evaluate and recommend materials that balanced aesthetics, functionality, and
sustainability for the project.
- Collaborated with the design team to develop material palettes and material boards for client presentations.
Product Design Intern - Modica Microindustries; Seattle, Washington
May 2021 - August 2021
- I discovered my passion for startups in creative fields while working at Modica, a startup focused on micro-manufacturing systems and reimagining factory automation equipment.
- Developed sales plans and organization methods for new product releases.
Skills
- SolidWorks - Proficient in creating 3D models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Adobe Creative Suite - Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, with proficiency in other Adobe programs.
- Project Management (Trello) - Experienced in using Trello to organize tasks and track progress.
