I’m Maggie Reynolds, a senior studying Industrial Design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I’ve always been drawn to creating things that make a difference in people’s everyday lives. For me, design isn’t just about form or function; it’s about empathy and finding thoughtful ways to connect people and products. Whether I’m sketching, prototyping, or refining a model, I love the process of turning an idea into something real and useful.

My biggest inspiration comes from my grandmother, who lives with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) type 2, a form of muscular dystrophy. Watching her navigate life with such strength and positivity, despite the challenges she faces, has shaped how I think about design. She never lets anything hold her back, and that resilience motivates me to create solutions that make daily tasks easier and more accessible. Every project I take on is designed with care, purpose, and a genuine understanding of the people who will use what I create.