About Me

Values I live by

Authenticity.
I'm intentional about forming meaningful, sincere relationships with others wherever I go.

Deliberation.
‍I strive to make thoughtful decisions that are backed with intention, purpose, and rationale.

Gentleness.
‍I approach leadership with an angle of consideration and understanding. I believe leadership does not have to be polarizing to be impactful.

Open-Mindedness.
I strive to be adaptable while remaining cautious about changes, taking the time to fully consider new ideas before dismissing them.

Current fascinations

Storytelling.
I'm currently exploring various mediums including songs, advertising, short stories, and novels.

Dancing.
‍I've recently reconnected with my dance background and have started rock-climbing as a way to challenge myself both physically and socially.

Teaching.
I'm passionate about teaching and have been finding fulfillment with my part-time roles as a swim instructor and teaching assistant.

Watersports.
In the summer you can find me anywhere that there's water — either at the beach, in a pool, or out on a boat in the ocean.

Say Hello

The best stories are told in person — you can reach me by email or LinkedIn.
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michellemarie.illing@gmail.com
in/michelle-marie-illing/

Experience

2022
Brand Design Intern
Dossier Creative
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2020 — 2022
Jr. Product Marketing Assoc.
RioT Technology

2021
Experience Design Intern
The Vancouver Biennale
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2020
Graphic Design Intern
Studio Robazzo

Education

Simon Fraser University
2020 — 2023
BSC, Interactive Arts & Technology, Design

Univ. of British Columbia
2017 — 2019
Computer Science

Details

New graduate (June 2023) in Vancouver, BC

Made with music 🎵 by Michelle Illing

Hi, I'm michelle! I analyze and distill ambiguous challenges into core themes that pave the way for creative design interventions.

Values I live by

Authenticity. I'm intentional about forming meaningful, sincere relationships with others wherever I go.

Deliberation.‍I strive to make thoughtful decisions that are backed with intention, purpose, and rationale.

Gentleness.‍I approach leadership with an angle of consideration and understanding. I believe leadership does not have to be polarizing to be impactful.

Open-Mindedness. I strive to be adaptable while remaining cautious about changes, taking the time to fully consider new ideas before dismissing them.

Current fascinations

Storytelling. I'm currently exploring various mediums including songs, advertising, short stories, and novels.

Dancing.‍I've recently reconnected with my dance background and have started rock-climbing as a way to challenge myself both physically and socially.

Teaching.I'm passionate about teaching and have been finding fulfillment with my part-time roles as a swim instructor and teaching assistant.

Watersports. In the summer you can find me anywhere that there's water — either at the beach, in a pool, or out on a boat in the ocean.