Saskia Marin

About

As a passionate and globally inspired CMF designer, I bring a multidisciplinary background in Economics, Studio Arts, and Transportation Design to craft compelling narratives through color, material, and finish. My approach combines strategic thinking with deep emotional storytelling , rooted in both data and design intuition. My recent work includes a thesis collaboration with Hitachi Rail, where I reimagined the interior identity of Italy’s iconic Frecciarossa 1000 through the lens of Italian culture and craftsmanship. This project, An Italian Story, explores how tactile and visual experiences can elevate high-speed travel into a sensorial journey. Having studied and lived in Belize, the U.S., and Italy, I bring a rich cultural sensitivity and a versatile design eye. I’m particularly drawn to sustainable materials, heritage-inspired palettes, and how CMF can emotionally connect people to products, whether it's a train or car. Fluent in English and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Italian, I thrive in collaborative, international teams and am always seeking innovative ways to bring soul into surfaces.

Experience

Education

• Istituto d'arte applicata e design

  Bachelors Automotive Design

  September 2022 - September 2025

  Italy

• Houston Community College

  Associates In Studio Arts

  August 2019 - December 2021

  United States

• Saint John's College Junior College

  Associates of Arts (Economics )

  August 2016 - July 2018

  Belize

Licenses & certification

Design skills

• Color Theory
• Material Knowledge
• Storytelling
• Supplier and Vendor Management

Design tools

• Adobe Photoshop
• Alias
• Blender
• Canva
• Vizcom
• VRED