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

E X P E R I E N C E

E D U C A T I O N

Proficient in Keyshot

Proficient in Figma

Wolf and Shepherd | Design Intern | El Segundo, California

FloSafe

Designing for Comfort: A Flat-Pack Chair

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

Communication skills

Human-centered design thinking

June 2025 - August 2025

Contributed meaningfully as a design intern at a luxury hybrid shoe company, Wolf and Shepherd. Applied myself wherever I was needed, absorbing every task as a meaningful learning experience. Applied all red line revisions to previous quarter product line. Standardized and created CAD files (format, naming, updates). Independently restored and operated the in-house 3D printing system after an extended period of inactivity, mastering all aspects of maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and material management. Curated a company-specific core and seasonal color palette and created a downloadable Illustrator Swatch library. Iterated on a company signature midsole technology design. Contributed ideas, concepts, brainstorming sessions, and sketches to the upcoming 2027 Women’s product line. Executed an independent project applying learned skills in real time to design a shoe aligned with the company’s design philosophy and brand language.

August 2024 - December 2024

Developed FloSafe, a women’s hygiene product concept tailored for hiking and backpacking, addressing unique needs during menstrual cycles. Conducted extensive market research, designed user-centric solutions, and focused on innovation to empower women in outdoor activities. Prioritized convenience, sustainability, and inclusivity throughout the design process. Collaborated with stakeholders to refine the concept and ensure alignment with the target audience’s needs.

October 2023 - November 2023

Designed and built a flat-pack seating solution that prioritizes comfort, aesthetics, and functionality while adhering to principles of minimalism and design for disassembly. Created a lounge chair concept tailored for easy assembly without hardware or adhesives, using a single 4” x 8” sheet of material. Conducted user research, developed an inspiration board, and integrated dimensional constraints to ensure ergonomic comfort and efficient flat-pack packaging.

May 2026

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

  • Bachelor of Arts

  • Major: Industrial Design | Minor: Business Economics

  • GPA: 3.725

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

University of Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

University of Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

University of Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

University of Notre Dame Women’s Tennis Team

  • 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

Exceptional time management skills

Strong inter-personal skills