Dr. Christine Marcelino

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christine Marcelino is an industrial designer, design researcher, and educator who is passionate about shaping future design innovation through emerging technology and more-than-human methodologies. With decades of interdisciplinary design experience across multiple industries in the San Francisco Bay Area—including home furnishings, outdoor gear, healthcare, and personal electronics—she has developed groundbreaking products that blend human-centered design with technological material innovation. Christine has led design innovation initiatives for industry leaders such as OXO, TRX, and Camelbak, and has shaped foundational concepts for startups like Lovevery, Alite Designs, and Willow Breast Pump within the Exploramed Incubator. Her career has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design to achieve impactful outcomes, integrating research-driven approaches to create meaningful products. Returning to academia after 20 years in the industry, Christine is now focused on exploring new paradigms in design research, having earned her Master's in Design with a focus on Emerging Technology from UC Berkeley. Currently, she is working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, creativity support tools, and tacit knowledge in craft, envisioning a future where technology enhances human creativity rather than replacing it.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.