AKARI MATSUNO

(847) 533 7130 | amatsuno@nd.edu | Hoffman Estates, IL | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/akarimatsuno2026

K E Y S K I L L S

Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud

Proficient in SolidWorks

Proficient in Sketchbook Pro

Proficient in Keyshot

Proficient in Figma

Human-centered design thinking

Communication skills

Exceptional time management skills

Strong inter-personal skills

E X P E R I E N C E

Wolf and Shepherd | Design Intern | El Segundo, California

07.25 - 08.25

Contributed as a Design Intern at luxury hybrid shoe company Wolf & Shepherd, applying myself across a wide range of design and technical tasks. Updated and standardized CAD files, restored and operated the in-house 3D printing system, developed core and seasonal color palettes, and iterated on signature midsole technology. Contributed ideas, concepts, brainstorming sessions, and sketches to the upcoming 2027 Women's product line and completed an independent footwear design project aligned with the brand’s design language.

FloSafe

08.24 - 12.24

Developed FloSafe, a women’s hygiene product concept for hiking and backpacking, addressing menstrual needs in outdoor settings. Led extensive market research and user-centered design focused on innovative, convenient, sustainable, and inclusive solutions to empower women in outdoor activities, collaborating with stakeholders to refine the concept.

Designing for Comfort: A Flat-Pack Chair

08.23 - 11.23

Designed and built a minimalist flat-pack lounge chair prioritizing comfort, aesthetics, and design for disassembly. Created a hardware-free seating solution from a single 4’ × 8’ sheet, informed by user research, ergonomic considerations, and efficient flat-pack packaging.

E D U C A T I O N

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

May 2026

  • Bachelor of Arts

  • Major: Industrial Design | Minor: Business Economics

  • GPA: 3.725

N C A A A T H L E T I C S

  • Primary team member of the Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

  • Three-time Notre Dame Monogram Winner

  • 2022, 2023, 2024 ACC Academic Honor Roll

  • 2022, 2023, 2024, ITA Scholar Athlete

  • Ranked #1 in the U.S. | G18 and Under

L E A D E R S H I P & C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H

Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) | Notre Dame, IN

  • Team representative of the Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

  • Helped to raise over $4 million for 820 causes

South Bend Center for the Homeless | South Bend, IN

  • Passionately involved in food drives, shelter maintenance, and meaningful interactions with guests

  • Played a pivotal role in a fundraising team raising nearly $10,000 through campaigning events

L A N G U A G E S

English (fluent), Japanese (fluent), Spanish (basic)

I N T E R E S T S

Travel, music, exercise, hiking, journaling, camping, photography