Amber Wilkinson

Biography

Amber Wilkinson is in her second year of industrial design studies and has joined CIDSA this year as the 2027 Concept Co Ordinator as well as the second year class representative. As the Concept Co Ordinator she will organize CIDSA’s annual Industrial design conference by coming up with themes, gathering speakers and overall creating an impactful, fun event for our attendees to enjoy. In this role she looks forward to getting in touch with and connecting our students to inspiring people in our industry and getting people excited about their futures in the program as last year’s Concept did for her. 

Outside of school, Amber works as a baker and spent the summer volunteering with a dollhouse craftsman where she got to learn and practice new hands-on skills like woodworking, carving, painting, sewing and mold making. She is passionate about working with her hands, practicing sustainability and preserving quality craftsmanship. 

Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Extracurriculars: Sewing, Baking, Running, Guitar