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Aidan Claudel

Midlothian,VA

Summary

Industrial designer with a strong focus on material exploration, sustainability, and process-driven making. Combines hands-on fabrication with thoughtful form development to create functional objects that balance utility, longevity, and visual clarity.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Apparel Chair

Theta Chi Fraternity At Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
10.2025 - Current

Independent Research

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
09.2025 - Current

Mycelium as Bio-Based Insulation

Freelance Creative

Mid Atlantic Surfaces
Oilville, VA
07.2020 - Current

Shop Assistant

Manakin Furniture Studio
Goochland, VA
07.2025 - 08.2025

Server

Mellow Mushroom
Midlothian, VA
05.2025 - 08.2025

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Blacksburg, VA
05-2028

Skills

  • Bilingual in French and english
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Woodworking
  • Video production/editing
  • AutoCAD
  • Sketching

Timeline

Apparel Chair

Theta Chi Fraternity At Virginia Tech
10.2025 - Current

Independent Research

Virginia Tech
09.2025 - Current

Shop Assistant

Manakin Furniture Studio
07.2025 - 08.2025

Server

Mellow Mushroom
05.2025 - 08.2025

Freelance Creative

Mid Atlantic Surfaces
07.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Aidan Claudel