AYESHA RAWAL
Boulder,CO
Summary
Innovative designer and engineer pursuing an M.S. in Creative Technology & Design, passionate about crafting hands-on experiences at the intersection of design, nature, and science education. Dedicated to human-centered learning that connects people to the natural world through making.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Technologist Substitute
BLDG 61, Boulder Public Library
Boulder, CO
10.2025 - Current
- Providing shift coverage and assistance for full time Creative Technologists
- Providing individualized project coaching and safety/equipment training while maintaining and troubleshooting tools and technology
The Lizard Lab: Master’s Thesis Project
CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Creating and teaching a series of workshops aimed towards school age students exploring reptile conservation in Colorado, specifically focusing on prairie rattlesnakes.
- Developing and building a board game that positions the student as a rattlesnake attempting to survive in an ever changing habitat
- Workshops are split into two sections: one section to create a model of a rattlesnake using laser cutting, clay, and 3D printed components, and the other playing the game.
TYPO Lab Technician
TYPO Lab in the Atlas Institute
Boulder, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Running educational printing and innovative typography related workshops for students such as printing with LEGOs, risograph machine demos, and traditional printing press use
- Operating historical letterpress machinery and assisting students with the use of the letterpress
- Cleaning and organizing physical typefaces and the lab space
Graduate Research Assistant
Rare and Distinctive Collections, Norlin Library
Boulder, CO
08.2025 - Current
- Creating a cataloguing system for the Eugene Richardson collection, a collection of historical letterpress related items
- Running traditional letterpress workshops to expose the student population to traditional forms of typography and printing
Design Foundations Teaching Assistant
ATLAS Institute, CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with an introductory design course covering visual, physical, and auditory design practices.
- Led discussions and supported project critiques focused on design as creative problem-solving.
- Helped students apply core design principles to creative projects.
- Provided feedback on assignments and presentations.
- Supported lectures, in-class activities, and workshops.
Environmental Educator and Camp Counselor
Thorne Nature Experience
Lafayette, CO
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Taught afterschool programming to 10-12 children, ages 4-7, and supported field trips.
- Promoted empathy and nature connection through activities and play.
- Led nature-themed summer camp for children ages 5-12, fostered curiosity and ensured safety for 12+ children across five two-week sessions.
Museum Connector
Denver Art Museum
Denver, CO
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated five museum visits for 60+ people, lowering barriers to entry.
- Managed schedules and guest timelines through community outreach.
Capstone Project: Mycorrhizal
CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Created an interactive installation exploring connections between people, using fungal biology as a metaphor
- Built and designed the central bioactive terrarium for the exhibit
Audience Experience & Exhibit Designer
CU Museum of Natural History
Boulder, CO
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated on exhibits and programs to engage students and the Boulder community.
- Created the Sustainable Futures Festival, attracting record attendance.
Education
M.S. - Creative Technology & Design
University of Colorado Boulder
05-2026
B.S. - Creative Technology & Design
University of Colorado Boulder
05-2022
Skills
- Interpersonal skills: empathetic leadership and education, communication, emotional intelligence
- Reptile care, rehabilitation, education
- Fabrication: laser cutting, 3D printing, Arduino, Microbit, CAD, welding
- Art/Design: sculpture, painting, drawing, jewelry making, printmaking (linocut prints, traditional printing press), risograph printing, papercraft, typography
- Fiber/Soft Arts: knitting, embroidery, needle felting, wool spinning, sewing, leatherworking
- Software/Coding: Rhinoceros 3D, Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, Python
- Woodworking: bandsaw, table saw, hand tools, drill press, bandsaw
- Social media content creation: video and photography
Languages
Spanish
Gujarati
Hindi
Timeline
Creative Technologist Substitute
BLDG 61, Boulder Public Library
10.2025 - Current
Design Foundations Teaching Assistant
ATLAS Institute, CU Boulder
08.2025 - 12.2025
The Lizard Lab: Master’s Thesis Project
CU Boulder
08.2025 - Current
TYPO Lab Technician
TYPO Lab in the Atlas Institute
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
Rare and Distinctive Collections, Norlin Library
08.2025 - Current
Environmental Educator and Camp Counselor
Thorne Nature Experience
05.2023 - 08.2025
Museum Connector
Denver Art Museum
05.2022 - 10.2022
Capstone Project: Mycorrhizal
CU Boulder
09.2021 - 05.2022
Audience Experience & Exhibit Designer
CU Museum of Natural History
09.2021 - 05.2022
B.S. - Creative Technology & Design
University of Colorado Boulder
M.S. - Creative Technology & Design
University of Colorado Boulder