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Hi, I'm Justine

Welcome to my creative corner of the web — I’m so glad you’re here.

Creativity has always been at the heart of who I am. From a young age, I’ve loved bringing ideas to life through building, designing, and making things both beautiful and functional. Whether I’m organizing and decorating a space, tackling a DIY renovation, crafting with my Cricut, or painting, I find joy in solving problems creatively and turning everyday ideas into something tangible.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from the University at Bridgeport. Professionally, I’m a structural and graphic packaging and display designer with over 16 years of experience. I’m passionate about the intersection of form and function—developing packaging solutions that not only protect and present products, but also tell a compelling story and ultimately drive sales.

Outside of my professional work, you’ll often find me exploring the outdoors with my dog Luna. I love traveling, hiking, photography, and collecting art. Experiencing new places and perspectives fuels my creativity and continuously shapes how I approach both design and life.

This space is where my worlds come together — a bridge between structural design and whimsical artistic expression. My hope is that you’ll find inspiration here, and I look forward to connecting with you.

Qualifications

Innovative Industrial Designer experienced in creating functional packaging and displays. Managed comprehensive design

processes, from concept development to product realization, leading to effective solutions that meet business objectives.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align creative strategies with organizational goals.

Experience:

Owner / Artist | Studio Beans - Fairfield, CT | 05/2021 - Current

• Created original digital illustrations and physical artworks using paint, paper, and vinyl, contributing to the local art community.

• Showcased and sold original artwork in art exhibitions, enhancing visibility and engagement with the audience.

• Won illustration art contests for local town art initiative, gaining recognition and establishing credibility in the local art

scene.

Senior Structural Designer | Conair LLC - Stamford, CT | 07/2018 - Current

• Integrated new packaging into brand strategy to increase consumer engagement.

• Optimized production processes for corrugated parts, reducing costs and minimizing production time.

• Developed 3D renderings to reduce material waste.

• Enhanced sustainability and efficiency through innovative design solutions.

Senior Industrial Designer | Ardent Displays and Packaging - East Hartford, CT | 09/2014 - 07/2018

• Collaborated with engineers and manufacturing teams to improve production processes, resulting in enhanced cost-

effectiveness.

• Streamlined design workflows and established schedules to accelerate project delivery across the team.

• Partnered with client leadership to develop project roadmaps that aligned deliverables with business goals.

Dual Skill Designer | RockTenn - Marlton, NJ | 12/2012 - 09/2014

• Developed comprehensive project specification packages featuring CAD technical part drawings, planogram

schematics, drop & ship test reports, and pallet designs for corrugated and mixed materials.

Industrial Designer | Ardent Displays and Packaging - East Hartford, CT | 05/2010 - 12/2012

• Facilitated conceptual ideation, created 3D models and renderings, and developed study models and full-scale

printed mock-ups for client presentations, enhancing visual communication and client engagement.

• Produced instructional videos and manuals to guide on-site associates in build implementation, ensuring clarity and

supporting seamless execution.

Graphic Design Intern | RedBee Honey | Weston, CT | 2006 - 2007

• This is where my passion and journey into packaging design first began.
• These projects focused on creating artwork and assets for honey, lip balm, and soap packaging. It was here that I realized I didn’t just enjoy developing the artwork—I wanted to design and build the structure as well.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design | University of Bridgeport 2010

Associate of Arts Visual Communications | Gibbs College 2007

Skills:

Ideation and design thinking • 3D modeling and rendering • Prototyping • Design optimization • Structural CAD • ArtiosCAD and Esko cutting • Manufacturing processes • Adobe Creative Suite • Digital illustration • Material selection • Project management • Team leadership • Critical thinking