My Story
My name is Grace McNabb and I am based in the Atlanta area. I am a third year Industrial Design student minoring in Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology with hopes to go into the UI/UX field of design.
Starting my first year of college at GT, I knew I had a passion for design and that I wanted to be able to make products that were purposeful and made an impact. I had started my Industrial Design career with the intention of going into product and furniture design, but found a love for the idea of perception and the brain and how we can design products to be user friendly and intuitive.
This past year, I have spent my time studying Psychology along with Industrial Design, and was given the opportunity to work as an intern at Kimberly-Clark, where I was able to combine my expertise in 3D modeling and rendering with material/texture perception research.
Through this internship, I learned what people gravitate towards psychologically and I have found a passion for the user experience and interaction and how we can design intuitive and meaningful products.
I hope to continue to gain experience in the UI/UX design and research field to help companies appeal to their audience and make products that are the best fit for consumers.
RESume
Experience:
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Modeled 3D product renderings integrating perceptual psychology and material visualization.
Translated sensory research into high-fidelity digital assets to enhance user engagement.
Supported long-term product development initiatives with cross-functional teams.
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Led visual merchandising and in-store display design to improve customer experience.
Coordinated inventory and daily operations with a focus on brand consistency.
Fostered teamwork and ownership in a fast-paced retail environment.
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Directed chapter creative team across apparel, PR, and graphic design.
Hand-designed merchandise for events and promotions, exploring material and brand options.
Promoted leadership, collaboration, and design consistency across chapter initiatives.
Skills:
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User-Centered Design
Visual Design
Interaction Design
Prototyping
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3D Modeling
Texture Mapping
Adobe Software
User Research
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Adobe Suite
Figma
Canva
Blender
Solidworks
AutoFusion
Keyshot
MS suite
