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

Work Experience

2024 –
Present

BYU Product Design Program

Student — Product Design Major

Full-time coursework in UX, physical prototyping, fabrication, and design systems. Building an outdoor-focused portfolio across digital and physical disciplines.

2022 –
2024

Full-Time Service — 2 Years

Medical & Mental Health Liaison

Two years navigating complex logistics, supporting people through crises, and coordinating care across multiple institutions. Learned patience, resourcefulness, and how to hold steady when things fall apart.

Aug – Nov
2023

Heaven's Gateway Cemetery

Head of Maintenance — Nitro, WV

Sole responsibility for property upkeep: landscaping, painting, structural repairs, equipment maintenance. Operated heavy machinery and power tools daily, independently managing a full work schedule.

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.

Aug – Dec
2021

American Eagle Outfitters

Team Member — Barboursville, WV

Sales, customer service, and merchandising. Learned firsthand how aesthetic branding drives purchase behavior — research I'd later channel into an essay on whether aesthetic obsession is ruining America.

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

Tool Proficiency

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

Digital

FigmaExpert

UX ResearchAdvanced

Adobe IllustratorProficient

AutoCAD / Fusion 360Intermediate

Physical

Laser CuttingAdvanced

3D Printing (FDM + Resin)Advanced

Sewing & Soft GoodsAdvanced

Pattern MakingProficient

Vacuum FormingProficient

Small CNC MachiningIntermediate

SolderingProficient

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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