i'm renee.

I design by putting people first.

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a product designer.

Growing up, I wanted to be an architect. I loved the idea of designing spaces people could move through and experience. But the deeper I got into it, the more I noticed how many decisions were aesthetic-driven. I wanted to understand the why behind every detail, to design based on how people actually think and behave, not just what looks good. That's when I found product design.

I'm now studying Design at Cornell University, with minors in Information Science and Entrepreneurship. Getting involved in design communities on campus taught me that the best work happens when you're constantly learning from others and challenging your own assumptions.

I'm always looking for ways to make things better, in the digital world and out. Even if it's just labeling my spice jars so cooking feels a little less chaotic, I can't help but fix what feels off. I believe things can always be better, and I'm excited to make that happen.

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a product designer.

Growing up, I wanted to be an architect. I loved the idea of designing spaces people could move through and experience. But the deeper I got into it, the more I noticed how many decisions were aesthetic-driven. I wanted to understand the why behind every detail, to design based on how people actually think and behave, not just what looks good. That's when I found product design.

I'm now studying Design at Cornell University, with minors in Information Science and Entrepreneurship. Getting involved in design communities on campus taught me that the best work happens when you're constantly learning from others and challenging your own assumptions.

I'm always looking for ways to make things better, in the digital world and out. Even if it's just labeling my spice jars so cooking feels a little less chaotic, I can't help but fix what feels off. I believe things can always be better, and I'm excited to make that happen.

As an optimist, I tend to like a lot of things…
but here are a few of my favorites:

communities i love showing up for.

Exterior appearance.
Exterior appearance.

Design Consulting at Cornell, leading and overseeing client collaborations.

Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.
Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.

Digital and Innovation, advising and designing with Cornell's largest engineering project team.

Cornell University Figure Skating Club, competing at colleges across the country.

things i love doing.

Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.
Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.

Running new trails through nature…

Exterior appearance.
Exterior appearance.

…and through the city!

Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.
Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.

Ice skating!

Exterior appearance.

Putting together crazy breakfast spreads.

Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.
Exterior appearance.
Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.
Exterior appearance.
Traffic congestion at the ordering counter.

Making jewelry- a go-to gift!

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