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I AM…

a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she received her B.S. in Architecture and competed in D1 NCAA Track & Field. After attending the 2014 IDSA National Conference in Austin, TX, Jasmine chose ID as a career path and earned her Master's of Industrial Design from North Carolina State University in 2018. Currently, Jasmine works as an Apparel Designer creating Run specific sportswear at Under Armour in Baltimore, MD. She believes that at the intersection of art, sport, and culture is innovation and liberation. One of her notable projects at Under Armour is the Infinity Bra, rooted in biomechanics research, thoughtful design, and validated by women.

Jasmine is very passionate about creating community for black designers everywhere. With a group of black designers, she co-created Hue Design Summit in 2016, an annual un-conference for black designers and developers of color to cultivate community. Jasmine serves as their Community Strategist where she develops outreach initiatives to connect the community with engaging speakers/workshop leaders, corporate partners, and influential black designers.

Outside of design, Jasmine is passionate about black maternal health, empowering birth, and building. On August 17th, she began her Birth Doula certification journey and she is currently renovating her basement into a she-shed. Stay tuned for her more creations and birth stories!

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EDUCATION

North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | 2018 (3 yrs)

Masters of Industrial Design

Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | 2013 (4 yrs)

Bachelor of Science, Architecture

Minor in Spanish

 

EXPERIENCE

+Associate Apparel Designer | Under Armour

Oct. 2018 - Present

  • Visualized and developed bra concepts through hand sketches, prototypes, and completed Tech Packs for communication to vendors.
  • Organized a physical and digital trim library to minimize seasonal trim developments through effective usage of existing trims.
  • Collaborated with the Innovation team to create original phone pocketing concepts for runners.
  • Co-developed the Infinity Bra known for it’s record breaking dry times.
    UA Infinity Bra | UA Run Apparel Design

+Community Strategist | Hue Collective

2017 - Present

  • Co-founded the Hue Design Summit; an un-conference cultivating community for black designers and developers.
  • Procured sponsorship funds with non-profits and collegiate insitutions.
  • Designed visual assets for Summit promotion through multiple channels.

+Brand Designer, Internship | Fathom AI

2017 (3 mo.)

  • Developed the company’s first Brand Identity Manual.
  • Designed and printed user instruction manual shipped with each unit.
  • Art directed and designed product packaging for mass distribution.
  • Rendered visuals of product for website and print collateral.
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+Industrial Designer, Internship | Laut Design

2016 (3 mo.)

  • Conducted and visualized ethnographic research for design insights.
  • Facilitated collaborative ideation sessions to create product concepts.
  • Hand-crafted prototypes at each stage of design process for client.
  • Built final working and aesthetic prototypes for client presentation.
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AWARDS

Diversity Enhancement Grantee (2018)

Awarded an annual $1500 grant for positively enhancing the diversity of my graduate program and spearheading initiatives for its longevity.

Davis Putter Scholar (2016)

Awarded a $5000 grant for actively working towards against systemic injustices in my local community.

 

ORGANIZATIONS

Communications Lead, Parents for Professional Growth (PPG) (2020)

Responsible for crafting mass communications to 200+ member directory;

Crafted storytelling series for parents on allies against racial Injustices.

IDSA DEIC (2020)

the DEIC will center on overdue improvements and long-term solutions within IDSA, industrial design education, and the industrial design industry in respect to many types of diversity—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, and sexual orientation.     

The DEIC aims to:

  • Significantly increase diversity and minority representation in IDSA's core programming, events, leadership teams, membership, publications, partnerships, awards, and scholarships

  • Develop new pathways and partnerships that will extend IDSA’s ability to support minority and low-income communities, and to increase access to industrial design education and professional opportunities

  • Be a catalyst in transforming the industrial design industry so that it better reflects our diverse country and world, and to dismantle the structural racism and inequities that permeate design and our communities

The DEIC also is set to partner with the repositioned Design Foundation on educational initiatives moving forward.