Product Design Student — BYU

George Wait

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I'm a product design student at BYU with a background in both digital UX and hands-on making — sewing, laser cutting, and CAD. Grew up in West Virginia, currently in Provo chasing mountains on the weekends.

Most of my work sits at the intersection of outdoor gear and thoughtful design. I care about things that earn their place in the field.

BasedProvo, UT

StudyingProduct Design, BYU

OutsideRock climbing, backpacking

MakingSoft goods, laser parts, CAD

Selected Work

Projects

UX & Digital Design

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Physical & Made Work

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Work, Service & Tools

Experience

Tool Proficiency

Skills & Equipment

Hands-on, not just familiar. If it's on here, I've used it to make something real.

Expert

Advanced

Intermediate

Learning

FigmaIntermediate

UX ResearchIntermediate

AutoCAD / Fusion 360Intermediate

Adobe IllustratorLearning

Work Experience +

Aug 2025 –
Present

BYU Makerspace

Makerspace Staff — Provo, UT

Teach leatherworking workshops and support students across a full range of fabrication tools: 3D printers, laser cutters, plotter cutting machines, sewing machines, and vacuum formers. Provide CAD assistance and creative project consultation.

Aug 2021 –
Mar 2022

Cabell Midland HS Makerspace

Makerspace Assistant — Ona, WV

Operated laser cutters, FDM and resin 3D printers, vacuum formers, and small CNC machines. Used Fusion 360 and other 3D modeling software. Built the tactile trail placards that changed how I thought about design.

Education +

Brigham Young University

B.S. Product Design (in progress) — Provo, UT

2024 –

Cabell Midland High School

High School Diploma — Ona, WV

2022

Activities & Leadership +

Student Body Vice President

Cabell Midland HS — led Homecoming, chaired the talent show committee

Robotics Team

Cabell Midland HS — State Championship Qualifiers

National Honor Society

Excalibur Chapter — Cabell Midland HS

Junior & Sophomore Class VP

Two consecutive elected terms on Student Council

Boy Scouts of America

Troop 62, Barboursville, WV — 2017 to 2019

Get in touch

Let's Build Something Real

Looking for internships and early-career roles in outdoor product design. If you're building gear that earns its place in the field — or want to talk shop about ultralight materials or climbing protection — reach out.

Emailwait.george@gmail.com

Instagram@georgeolivergreat

LocationProvo, UT — open to relocation

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