About

I am an industrial design student at the Rhode Island School of Design, raised between London, England and Menlo Park, California.

I'm passionate about industrial design for its layered problem-solving and the balance it demands between aesthetics and functionality. I excel in critical thinking and observation, using design research and iteration to develop creative, practical solutions informed by a well-rounded education.

I enjoy working across disciplines, applying interdisciplinary knowledge and design thinking to a wide range of products. My goal is to design thoughtfully and responsibly, creating work that meaningfully improves the lives of the people who use it, drawing on my unique skill set and perspective.

Education

Sep 2023–present

Rhode Island School of Design

BFA Industrial Design, 3.85 GPA

Providence, RI

Sep 2019–Jun 2022

Menlo School

Graduated, 3.7 GPA

Atherton, CA

Sep 2017–Apr 2019

Westminster School

Honours in Art and History

London, UK

Contact

josh@curiouswhite.com LinkedIn | joshuamtwhite Instagram | @_joshmtwhite Download resume (PDF)

Experience

Google X

Under Shane Washburn, Senior Industrial Designer

Summer 2026

Design Engineering Intern

Design Engineer in the Moonshot Factory’s Design Kitchen. Researched, designed and implemented new solutions for two Moonshots Projects.

iyO

AI hardware: screenless, agentic audio computers

Jun–Aug 2025; Jul–Aug 2024

Redwood City, CA

Industrial Design Intern

Benchmarked AI voice models to find openings for human-centric smart audio devices. Sketched and developed CAD concepts for the product range. Designed a pendant fastener for the iyO YO: 18 3D-printed models and 4 final working prototypes, presented with renders and graphics. Worked on an AI-driven ad campaign for the iyO One.

Al-Jawad Pike

Architecture

Apr–Jun 2023

London, UK

Architecture Intern

Built and refurbished architectural models in balsa, foam core and modelling foam. Photographed each finished model.

FORM Kitchens

Custom kitchen design

Oct–Dec 2022

Mexico City, Mexico

Systems Architecture

Led a team of 4 to build the company Notion workspace. Trained staff on Notion and the new operating processes in it.

Salmon Lake Lodge

Aug–Sep 2022

Tahoe, CA

Hospitality

One of 4 staff running the lodge for visiting families. Operated a tractor and boat, looked after guests, cooked, cleaned, and maintained decks and boilers.

Automata

Lab automation robotics

Jun–Aug 2022

London, UK

Industrial Design Intern

Built an investor demo of two multi-axis robotic arms playing chess against each other. Designed custom resin-printed chess pieces and grippers in SolidWorks.

Skills

Programs

Illustrator
Photoshop
SolidWorks
KeyShot
Fusion 360
Figma
Rhino
Grasshopper

Manufacturing

Metal machining
Woodworking
3D printing
Laser cutting
Wireframing
Sketching
Prototyping