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Sydney Youngstedt

Saint Joseph,MI

Summary

Industrial Design student inspired by the belief that “a problem well defined is a problem half solved,” -Charles F. Kettering. I’m passionate about thoughtful, human-centered design and creative problem solving.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Packaging Design Co Op

SPA a TRG Company
Milford, OH
01.2025 - 12.2025
  • Designed cost-effective corrugated retail displays(counter units, power wings, skinny tower, 1/4 pallet, 1/2 pallet, and full pallet displays.)
  • Created structural packaging concepts and white samples using a Kongsberg CAD table for customer review.
  • Produced complete production documentation, including instruction sheets, BOMs, pallet patterns, and planograms.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Server, Barback, Food Runner, Host

Silver Harbor Brewing Company
Saint Joseph, MI
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Serviced guests in a timely and professional manner
  • Managed drink orders in a high paced environment
  • Point of contact between front and back of house staff

Color Model Finish Intern

Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor, MI
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created various graphic elements and layouts for marketing materials
  • Constructed mood boards for future color of the year
  • Designed graphics for stand mixer bowl

Model Shop Design Intern

Whirlpool Corporation
Benton Harbor , MI
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Lead operator for the Epilog Fusion M2 Laser including 3 Jaw Chuck Rotary Attachment
  • Discovered optimal settings for powder coat model making applications
  • Selected out of 60 interns to present work to Global Product Organization leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05-2028

High School -

Saint Joseph Public High School
Saint Joseph, MI
01.2023

Skills

  • Fusion 360
  • Adobe Suite
  • Sketching
  • Prototyping
  • 3D Printing
  • Woodworking
  • Esko ArtiosCAD
  • Kongsberg CAD Table
  • Cape Pack
  • Laser Cutting

Accomplishments

    Whirlpool Corporations

  • 2022, 2023 Bravo Award for Outstanding Work
  • College

  • 2024 IOPP 48 Hour Design Challenge Top 10 Finalist
  • 2024 Coca-Cola Sponsors Choice Finalist

Timeline

Packaging Design Co Op

SPA a TRG Company
01.2025 - 12.2025

Server, Barback, Food Runner, Host

Silver Harbor Brewing Company
06.2024 - 12.2025

Color Model Finish Intern

Whirlpool Corporation
06.2023 - 08.2023

Model Shop Design Intern

Whirlpool Corporation
06.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design

University of Cincinnati

High School -

Saint Joseph Public High School