About Me
Carly Owens
Obsessively observing and analyzing the world around me to produce better forms and functions.
Passionate about optimizing the human experience while creating products that are an expression of the users personality. Furniture and home goods are a great example of the mix of functionality and personality I like to research. Problem solving is at the root of my curiosity as well as my fascination with what objects we surround ourselves with, especially in our personal spaces, and why. I want to design how can improve our objects to ultimately improve our spaces.
Experience
Roll & Hill
September 2025 - Present
New York, NY
Lifetime Brands
June 2022 - June 2025
Garden City, NY
Wilcoxson Brooklyn Ceramics
July 2021 - February 2022
Brooklyn, NY
Industrial Designer
Worked with cross-functional teams to design and develop designer lighting and furniture from concept to production; created 2D drawings, SolidWorks assemblies, and physical prototypes. Managed project mile-stones and communications, reported to senior leadership, and ensured high quality standards while driving continuous improvement.
Industrial Designer
Responsible for the design of new kitchen tools and gadgets from idea through production. Recommend new consumer-driven product initiatives that enhance opportunity for growth in current and/or emerging categories.
Studio Intern
Assisted in the production process for in-store ceramic product line. Aided in daily studio operations such as loading and unloading kilns, main-taining studio glazes, cleaning and mopping the studios, reclaiming scrap clay, and other duties as assigned.
Education
Pratt Institute
August 2018 - May 2022
Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Psychology Minor