Hi! I'm Anastasia Charnesky from the United States, an industrial designer currently based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
I work to inspire and innovate to improve user experiences and design products that form a long-lasting impact. Graduating from the Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation at Western Michigan University, I grew a love for ideating through sketching and exploring new ways to develop ideas in Gravity Sketch. Today, I continue to develop new workflows and deepen my understanding of manufacturing processes.
CENTRAL
SMA WINNER
CV
ASSOCIATE INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
2024 – PRESENT
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Collaboration with R&D, Brand/Marketing, and suppliers to develop the new visual identity for Mr. Coffee and the next Crockpot.
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Supported exploratory workshops for additional home appliances, beverage, and baby products.
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Professionally trained in AI tools through MAGENTA-U (Vizcom, Midjourney, Adobe, Kaedim, Firefly).
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Strengthened core ID skillset (Rhino, Solidworks, Keyshot).
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INTERN
SUMMER 2024
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Developed multi-component zero-gravity organization system
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Supported Boeing 737 and Emirates Brand efforts via sketching and trend research
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Established understanding of aircraft design
DESIGN INTERN
SUMMER 2023
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Worked in Industrial Design + Experience Studio on a wheelchair accessible electric boat
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Applied learnings from GM Able team to core project
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Created 3D printed and clay models
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Learned Alias software
DESIGN INTERN
SUMMER 2022
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Worked in the Global Advanced Design studio on full scale architecture model, speedform, and ⅓ scale models
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Completed two-week Sketch Interpretation course learning technique and clay tool use, TARUS milling, design, gravity sketch and foil processes; photoshop sketch practice with mentorship from designers
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Worked with the Off-Road Driving Team (ORDT) team to illustrate safety material for Spotter Training
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Participated in the GM Women and ORDT employee resource groups
