alexis castaneda (she/her)
Hello!
I design experiences! not just products.
I'm a senior Industrial Design student at CSU Long Beach, passionate about creating meaningful experiences for the everyday person.
I thrive in creative and dynamic environments by leveraging strategic design thinking and rapid prototyping.
When I'm not sitting on my laptop designing, you can find me at the gym, trying new food, making a new ring, and seeking new experiences!
Contact:
alexiscastanedadesign@gmail.com
626.758.7422
KeyShot Student Ambassador
Check out my Instagram page!
Resume
Experience
Industrial Design Intern | Dashdot | Feb 2025 - Present
Support in product development: Ideation, 3D modeling, and rendering.
Freelance Industrial Designer | Remote | August 2019 - December 2024
Designed proprietary products through sketches and CAD models, delivering final files and collaborating with clients and CEOs to meet deadlines.
Applied CNC operating and tolerance knowledge to enhance product accessibility.
Yamaha Sponsored Project | GKDI | August 2024 - October 2024
Designed and prototyped an innovative audio experience for Yamaha Music.
Refined design concepts through critiques with client, ensuring alignment with style, industry standards, customer needs, and global trends.
Showcasing final concept, insights, and viability to industry professionals.
KeyShot Student Ambassador | KeyShot | October 2024 - Present
Student Ambassador: Creating educational video tutorials for social media
Video tutorials featured on KeyShot's Instagram, getting over 40,000 views.
UX and Design Mentorship | Out in Tech | October 2024 - December 2024
Gained user experience skills under the guide of a senior UX/UI design mentor.
Redesigned an accessible, human-centered product in six-weeks.
Design & Operations Intern | Milaʼs Keeper | Long Beach, CA | January 2024 - March 2024
Supported day-to-day operations at a startup for new mothers.
Adapted product branding to support future brand extensions while designing and prototyping retail packaging to enhance shelf visibility.
Created technical drawings for new and existing products using CAD software.
Customer Service Specialist | The Home Depot | Baldwin Park, CA | May 2022 - August 2023
Awarded Employee of the Month: Exceeded cashier expectations and provided friendly personalized assistance.
Contributed to store metrics and revenue growth by surpassing averages, achieving 55% more credit card signups.
Maintained a calm and professional attitude with colleagues and customers in a fast-paced work environment.
Skills
Tools
Solidworks, Fusion 360, KeyShot
Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
Vizcom, Krea.AI, Midjourney
Procreate, Figma, Canva, Capcut
Printer Calibrating/ Troubleshooting
Print Job Scheduling
Visualization
Brand Identity of Global Brands
Rapid Visualization & Sketching
Rapid Prototyping & Manufacturing
Experiential Design
Social Media Marketing
Wearables & Sportswear
Collaboration
Collaborative Leadership
Effective Communicator
Manage Multiple Tasks
Task & Time Management
Team Player
Discipline, Grit, Adaptable
Education
B.S Industrial Design 2025
CSU Long Beach, Junior
4.0 GPA
Maintained a 4.0 GPA while
working 20 hrs. per week
throughout college.
A.S. Industrial Design 2021
Mt. San Antonio College
4.0 GPA
Achievements
Jamiesson-Pechstein COTA Endowed
Scholarship
CSU Long Beach 2024
The Duncan Anderson Memorial
Scholarship
CSU Long Beach 2024
California Manufacturing Workforce
Scholarship
Pasadena, CA 2021