Summary
Ian Field is an industrial designer and teaching assistant based in Burke, Virginia, pursuing a BFA at Rochester Institute of Technology with a focus on electronic, audio, and consumer products. He blends a tinkerer’s hands-on mentality with engineering foundations and growing expertise in parametric CAD, prototyping, and intermediate mechanical and electrical engineering. At RIT he supports integrated CAD studios and 3D printing/materials research while contributing to the electric vehicle design team and running a freelance design practice. He’s expanding into manufacturing technology and UX, and also develops curriculum for youth coding programs, reflecting a commitment to education and practical skill transfer. With 11 years of varied experience across academia, internships, and operations roles, he prioritizes functionality and performance in product design. An interesting detail: his background spans both hardware-focused research and software/teaching roles, positioning him to bridge design, fabrication, and user-centered product development.
10 years of coding experience
High School Diploma, General Curriculum, High School Diploma, General Curriculum at Robinson Secondary
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Industrial Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Industrial Design at Rochester Institute of Technology
Study Abroad, Furniture Design, Study Abroad, Furniture Design at DIS - Study Abroad