Alumni Spotlight: Issy Bleakley

I started my journey in the Industrial Design program at KU in 2020. I loved the small class size of about 17 students. Throughout my 4 years, I had amazing studio courses where we were able to work with industry leaders like Vans, CamelBak, and Newell. The projects and skills I developed through these studios deeply enriched my portfolio, but also led to some amazing internships. First at Populous, an architecture firm in KC, and then at Steelcase, a leader in the furniture design industry. 

A standout moment for me was representing KU at the IDSA Student Merit Awards, showcasing my work among students from across the country. After graduating in May 2024, I got a job at Simple Modern in OKC, where I’m part of a small, driven design team. I owe so much of my success to the amazing industrial design program at KU. Rock Chalk!!!

Click here for Issy’s portfolio.