Michelle Behshid, EDI '27Physical Product Design, Consumer Products, and Consulting
About
Michelle is a designer whose passion for design lies in creativity and purpose. She seeks to make everyday experiences safer, sustainable, and easier to navigate. Michelle finds inspiration in spontaneity from the fluidity of the visual arts to the structure and logic of mathematics. Her interest in engineering design innovation was shaped by her upbringing, where she learned the power of creating with purpose. Michelle believes that by combining analytical thinking and creative risk-taking, designers and engineers can create meaningful solutions that would benefit societies on a larger scale.
Portfolio
Why EDI?
Michelle chose the EDI program because she’s passionate about using her design and analytical skills to make a meaningful difference in the world. After working as a designer in advertising for nearly two years, she realized that while she loved the work, it was very creative and fast-paced, but something was missing. It didn't have the purpose-driven impact she was seeking. Her journey then led her to step away from advertising and work with her father at his mechanic shop, where she gained hands-on experience in problem-solving. During that time, she also developed her sustainability-focused passion projects. She discovered her deep love for solving real-world problems through human-centered design. She is attracted to the unique, interdisciplinary, hands-on approach of EDI and its dedication to merging engineering and design to create innovative solutions. Through this program, Michelle hopes to grow as a designer and inventor while developing impactful projects that will serve as a foundation for creating meaningful change.
Experience before EDI
BS, Mathematics and Visual Arts, Bowdoin College.
Internship with Creative Director, Bowdoin College. Designer, Razorfish (Church and Dwight Team). Assistant Mechanic and Designer, Canyon Country Firestone.
Personal Interests
Outside of design, Michelle has been playing ice hockey for over 17 years and will continue her passion for the sport by joining the club team at Northwestern. She loves drawing, painting, photography, and creating animations.
