About

Hi, I'm Mia!

I'm pursuing my BSD in Industrial Design and a minor in Asian Languages at Arizona State University.

I grew up immersed in art and craft, spending my childhood sewing and crocheting clothes for my stuffed animals and obsessively drawing. I found industrial design during an explorative gap year and have been all-in ever since. I can work with my hands, solve problems, and create products that resonate emotionally with people- what a dream!

Currently, I work at ASU’s Makerspace, where I serve as a resource to assist students in producing their projects. I also design graphics for IDSA @ ASU. Recently, I've been loving figure drawing, automatas, experimental book binding, lavender lattes, and Sudoku.

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I'm pursuing my BSD in Industrial Design and a minor in Asian Languages at Arizona State University.

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I'm pursuing my BSD in Industrial Design and a minor in Asian Languages at Arizona State University.

Currently, I work at ASU’s Makerspace, where I serve as a resource to assist students in producing their projects. I also design graphics for IDSA @ ASU.

Recently, I've been loving figure drawing, automatas, experimental book binding, lavender lattes, and Sudoku.

miaksaxon@gmail.com

Behance

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I'm pursuing my BSD in Industrial Design and a minor in Asian Languages at Arizona State University.

miaksaxon@gmail.com

Behance

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I'm pursuing my BSD in Industrial Design and a minor in Asian Languages at Arizona State University.

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Experience

Industrial Design Intern at Surfaceink, Part of the PwC Network

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Supporting clients in tech hardware product development. Working with the ME intern to produce an internal project. Engaging in concept ideation, prototyping, CAD, and product visualization.

Maker Specialist at Arizona State University Makerspace

Sep 2023 - Now

Maintaining Makerspace and equipment. Consulting guests on project construction and answering general computing questions. Teaching makerskills- 3D design, 3D printing, sewing, laser cutting, VR programming, vinyl cutting, and video and audio production.

Staff at Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Jul 2021 - May 2024

Japanese culture education and ambassador work. Managing gift shop and admission transactions, and assisting visitors. Working on cultural events, and planning and displaying event installations.

Extracurriculars

Senior Class Rep and Graphics Officer at IDSA @ ASU
Aug 2024 - Now

Representing senior class student interests and designing graphics, producing marketing materials, and managing social media for IDSA, an organization aimed to advance the practice of industrial design and encourage individual professional development.

Tea Ceremony Docent at Musoan Tea House
Oct 2022 - Now

Volunteer guide teaching the Way of Tea and Japanese design aesthetics to guests from around the country.

Education

Industrial Design at Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona

Graduating 2025

Minor in Asian Languages
Dean's List 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Awards

Fall 2024 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU

Spring 2024 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU

Eirene Peggy Lamb Endowment

Fall 2023 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU

Fall 2022 Design Excellence Award from The Design School at ASU

Skills

Solidworks
Keyshot
Figma
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Rapid Prototyping
Sketch Ideation
Sewing
Japanese Language (conversational)