Brooke Williams — Holistic Design
Brooke is a Multidisciplinary Designer committed to creating solutions that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives. With a dual-degree background in Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering, she specializes in end-to-end product design, user experience research and design, design strategy, and UI design. Her work reflects her dedication to inclusive, sustainable, and empathetic design principles, which has resulted in numerous patents and successful product launches.
Brooke is currently leading the design and engineering at NearWave, a medical device startup aiming to revolutionize the breast cancer patient experience. She is located in NYC.
CONTACT
brookewilliams.design@gmail.com
+1 516 316 8052
Medivis — NYC
Design Consultant Nov 2024 - Present
Medivis leverages augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and computer vision to transform surgical procedures and improve patient outcomes. I am assisting with key design initiatives, including medical cart design and manufacturing, website assets, marketing materials, and more.
Product Designer & Engineer May 2023 - Present
NearWave is a medical device startup transforming the breast cancer patient experience.
As the sole designer and engineer, I lead the development of our next-generation handheld imaging device from conception through production, including UI refinement. Additionally, I created a comprehensive FDA clearance roadmap covering design, clinical, and certification requirements, and I drive fundraising efforts through investor engagement, bootcamps, and pitch preparation.
PENSA — NYC
Industrial Designer Aug 2021 - May 2023
PENSA is a design consultancy that integrates strategy, design, and engineering to deliver beautiful and impactful product experiences.
I led cross-functional teams in ideation, harnessing diverse perspectives to create award-winning design solutions. I spearheaded projects for a range of clients, from major consumer brands like PepsiCo and Bayer to MVP startups such as ButterflyMX and Diggs. My leadership encompassed all areas of design, including user experience research, strategic initiatives, product design and manufacturing, branding strategy, and UI/UX development.
Continental USA — Valparaiso IN
Industrial Design Intern Jan 2021 - May 2021
I collaborated with fellow designer to lead the redesign of an entire industrial machinery product line, modernizing the brand language and enhancing the user experience. Through ethnographic research, developed and refined concepts for the new product line while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturability.
NearWave — Notre Dame IN
Industrial Design Intern May 2020 - Aug 2020
I contributed to the design and development of a handheld imaging device for breast cancer therapy monitoring, early cancer diagnosis, and sports medicine applications. Additionally, I managed group ideation sessions to explore and brainstorm expansion into the sports medicine product line.
The Viscardi Center — Albertson NY
Design Engineering Intern May 2019 - Aug 2019
I designed and developed custom assistive technology for students with physical disabilities, guided by clinical assessments. This included creating functional prototypes and conducting validation testing during occupational therapy and classroom visits. I collaborated directly with students to develop solutions that enabled them to eat, write, draw, and learn independently, ensuring the designs were user-friendly and appealing. Many of these solutions are still in use today.
Feinstein Institute at Northwell Health — Manhasset NY
Biomedical Lab Research Intern May 2018 - Aug 2018
I worked directly with patients at Northwell Health in a biomedical research lab, administering robot-assisted therapy treatments to individuals recovering from strokes with limited motor function due to post-stroke spasticity. I collected and analyzed data to develop a standardized method for measuring post-stroke spasticity levels, reducing interoperator variability. I presented these findings at Feinstein Scholar Poster Day.
