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Hello!

I'm Amelia

As a Rhode Island School of Design product designer and lifelong creator, I spend plenty of time immersed in the technical worlds of Rhino and SolidWorks, yet I am consistently drawn to the physical making process, with a particular focus on pattern development, color theory, and textile design.

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I grew up in Los Angeles and got an early start designing as a junior interior designer on Bravo TV's Minor Renovations, which sparked a lifelong passion for shaping how spaces and products function. Long before that, I was already inventing, building my own slime-making machine as a kid and even going through the process of applying for a patent. That early obsession with experimentation grew during my time at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), where I worked in film, theater, visual arts, and special effects makeup.

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After designing footwear as a CMF intern at NOBULL, I'm driven by material innovation, tactile problem-solving, and a love of making. Whether I'm developing soft goods, sketching athletic concepts, or exploring textiles, I aim to design functional, intentional products that tell a story.

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Beyond the studio, you'll find me creating content for Brown XO Magazine, designing with the Brown University Fashion Club, or out bouldering as an active member of the RISD Rock Climbing Club. I am also scuba certified!

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A little more

about me . . . 

INDEPENDENT FILMS

I collaborate on independent film projects, contributing both in front of the camera as an actor and behind the scenes as a special effects makeup artist. Pictured here is the premiere of MAPS, a film in which I held a leading role and that went on to receive recognition at the San Francisco Film Festival.

THEATER

One of the many theater productions I worked on was The Earth is Flat. This is me on stage at The Other Space theater in West Hollywood.  I also assist with production and create promotional materials.

OCEAN LOVER

In my free time, I enjoy sailing and scuba diving. These hobbies have fueled my deep commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable practices. Pictured here, I’m in the cold waters of Catalina Island alongside the Garibaldi fish!

CREATIVE PRACTICE

I find inspiration in the full spectrum of creative expression. This gallery highlights my work across various media by showcasing a blend of theatrical SFX and traditional fine art.

Special FX

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Projects I created for short films, theater and RISD sculpture classes.

Theater SFX | Production Makeup | 2025

Feet Sculpture | Mixed Media

RISD Gallery | 2025

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Short Film SFX  |  Character Makeup  |  2025

Girl from River Seine  |  RISD Plaster Sculpture  |  2024

Veiled in White | Plaster Sculpture  |  RISD Gallery  |  2025

Drawing

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Alien Bible  |  RISD Drawing  |  2024

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Nail, Bang, Screw  |  RISD Midterm  |  2024

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True Bourbon  |  RISD Drawing Final  |  2025

Paintings

Gouache Series

2023

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Saza & Clover  |  Gouache | 48″ × 36″ |  2023

Nana  |  Gouache  |  48″ × 36″  |  2023

Volvo | Gouache |  12″ × 16″  |  2023

NEXT

Close Shave |  Gouache |  20″ × 16″ |  2023

AMELIA MCGOVERN

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