ELENA GRACE HUNT THOMAS
Currently pursuing a BFA in Industrial Design at Purdue University. I formerly studied Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Proficient in various design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Siemens NX, and SOLIDWORKS, and equipped with a strong foundation in design principles and methodologies. Also skilled in woodshop and metal works manufacturing processes including bandsaw, lathe, drill, and carpentry tools.
Although I had a natural talent for engineering, I always knew I was missing something. A professor in my class on Mechanical Manufacturing introduced me to the world of Industrial Design and my creativity and desire to make found its calling. With all the math and Mechanical Manufacturing successfully behind me, in the Spring of 2023, I decided to transfer universities to pursue Industrial Design at Purdue University. It was the most terrifying and best decision I have ever made: from sketching to modeling to building, I have never been so excited to keep learning and creating.