Camila Solis

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About Me

About Me

  • Hi! I'm Camila.

I am a third-year Northwestern student pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Major, Latino Studies Minor, and the Segal Design Certificate. I am an outgoing, dedicated dreamer who loves to tinker and design quality products that build community, speak for themselves, and have personality.

I am most proud of my work when it benefits others and solves problems, whether small or big. As a multifaceted designer, I lean into each part of the design process so that my end products reflect a focused vision.

This past summer, I had the opportunity to intern at Caterpillar where I designed spark plug adaptors for internal testing. I am also a Shop Trainer in the Segal Design Shop at Northwestern, where I connect my communication and education to the people and projects that flow in and out of the workspace.

Outside of school, you can find me dancing in Ritmo de Mis Ancestros: Ballet Folklorico💃, flipping around in the NU Gymnastics Club🤸, discovering small bookstores📖, playing video games🎮, being a plant parent🌱, and expanding my toolbox of abilities as an engineer🔧 and a creative🎨.

My Story

My Story

  • Going beyond functionality; showing the personality behind the purpose in design.

Every Saturday, my dad would take me with him to work. I'd sit in a not-yet finished home in the Texas heat and stare at stirring cement, a tool box, screw guns, and 2x4's. When I was six, I built a bench. I became an engineer.

Every weekday, my Mom would pick me up from school and sit me in a salon chair. I'd listen in on multilingual conversations and mess with mannequins' hair. I learned to listen. I braided my cousin's hip-length hair in a way that kept her from getting so hot. I became a designer.

Design and engineering are my tools towards meaningful human interaction and understanding. I've learned techniques and technology, and I hope to continue to connect.

My Portfolio

My Portfolio

Here are a few projects I've worked on while at Northwestern.

  • All
  • Design
  • Engineering

Injection Molding Egguardo

Injection Molding Project

Stool del Sur

Laser-Cutter Design Project

Zugnoni's Zen Piano Palace

Design Thinking Communication Project

Contact Me

Contact Me

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Email Me

camilasolis2002@outlook.com