About Me!
Leadership & Achievements
✦ Received the 2026 George A. Lynn Memorial Scholarship award for excellence in medical equipment design for my capstone project, EmBrace.
✦ Served as President of the Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA) for two years.
✦ Changed the CIDSA constitution to better support and positively impact Industrial Design students.
✦ Helped organize and lead Concept Carleton, a multidisciplinary design conference connecting students with industry leaders, designers, and creative professionals.
✦ Currently the Head Coach of a U11 girls' competitive basketball team, developing young athletes' skills, confidence, and teamwork.
Design Interest
I'm especially passionate about technology-integrated product design, where physical products, innovative technology, and thoughtful user experiences come together to solve everyday problems. I love exploring how electronics can enhance a product's functionality while making everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
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Resume
Megan Johnson is an Industrial Designer passionate about creating thoughtful, human-centred products that improve everyday life. She enjoys combining her creativity and problem-solving mindset to develop innovative, efficient, and functional products. Her interests include consumer products, medical design, and electronics. Megan is especially drawn to exploring how technology can be integrated into physical products to enhance the user experience.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Industrial Design Carleton University, Ottawa. September 2022 - June 2026
CGPA: 10.10 Scholarships: Entrance, In-course
Minor in Business Entrepreneurship
Recipient of the 2026 George A. Lynn Memorial Scholarship, an award for excellence in the design of medical equipment.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of Product Design Rocky Mountain Dog. Calgary. Remote. Part time. March 2023- Present
Led the end-to-end design and development of two consumer products. Both products launched on Kickstarter and surpassed fundraising goals.
Refined product designs through multiple iterations, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and manufacturers to improve functionality and meet production timelines.
Created concept sketches, product renderings, and presentation materials to communicate the product to manufacturers.
Developed detailed 2D and 3D CAD models, technical drawings, and manufacturing specifications, considering ergonomics, durability, material selection, and manufacturability.
Marketing and Graphic Design. Wellwise Home Health and Wellness \ Verillium Health Care. Toronto. Hybrid. May 2025 - February 2026 (Summer contract extended through February 2026)
Designed a variety of print and digital marketing materials, including brochures, calendars, social media graphics, email campaigns, and promotional materials.
Adapted graphic designs to meet the needs of an older target audience, prioritizing readability, clear layouts, and accessible visual communication.
Balanced typography, imagery, and written content to create visually engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand marketing materials.
Collaborated with a small design team to maintain brand consistency and deliver projects on tight deadlines.
Community Engagement Assistant Quest Art School and Gallery. Midland, Ontario. In person. May 2024- August 2024
Contributed to exhibition design, collaborating with artists, art layout, and visual presentation visitor experiences.
Created graphic design materials and presentations to support exhibitions, events, summer camp, and gallery programming.
Assisted in organizing art exhibitions, community events, and summer programs, collaborating with artists, staff, and board members.
POSITIONS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
President Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA) Ottawa. In Person. September 2022- April 2026
Represented the entire Industrial Design student body to faculty, administration, and external partners, acting as a primary liaison for the program
Managed and coordinated a 13-member executive team, overseeing planning, delegation, and delivery of academic and community-focused initiatives
Planned and executed large-scale events, including design conferences, workshops, and galas, balancing timelines, funding, and operational constraints
Changed the constitution to better support and positively impact Industrial Design students.
Head Basketball Coach MUMBA Basketball Ontario. In Person. September 2026
Lead and organize a U11 girls' competitive basketball team, planning practices, coordinating games, and supporting players' development through skill-building, teamwork, and confidence-building.
SKILLS
CAD/Rendering: SolidWorks, KeyShot
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Professional: Project management, presenting, cross-functional collaboration
AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM, Mistral AI, Adobe Firefly
Multi-Disciplinary : Sketching, Primary Research, Secondary Research, Prototyping, 3D Printing, Soldering, Woodworking, Metalworking, Basic Coding, Electronics, Prototyping