Who is she?

My name is Brittany Gene. I am an industrial designer from Indian Wells, Arizona on the Navajo Nation. In the spring of 2021 I graduated with my masters of industrial design from Arizona State University. During graduate school I had the opportunity to work as the lead graphic designer for Turning Points Magazine (Native American Student magazine at Arizona State) and as a teaching assistant for the Herberger School of Design. Some of my most recent projects include contributing to the Ethel Branch for Navajo Nation President campaign as the lead marketing, design and branding person and becoming a MIT Sole 2022 Indigenous Communities finalist.

Prior to graduate school, I worked in the health care and genetics research industry and freelanced as a designer. During that time I realized how effective the principles of design and user research could be when problem solving and implementing change.  My technical skills were developed from years of working with my family on jewelry, textile and apparel design. This ultimately led me to pursue my masters in industrial design. Outside of work you can catch me playing with my dog, running, practicing Diné language, playing basketball and volunteering with community projects.