Meghan Polzin
mpolzin@uwm.edu
meghanpolzin.com
Bio
multidisciplinary artist with a passion for design, photography, and lettering. Meghan studies Design and Visual Communications at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, with an emphasis in photography. Outside of the arts, Meghan is active within the United States Pony Club, and spends her time with her horse, Meatball, and her hedgehog, Fish Nugget.
Design Team
Anne Ross:
Assistant Manager at Dover Saddlery in Libertyville, IL / Professional Mentor
Lisa Behling:
Owner of Hunters Run Farm, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee / Milwaukee Equestrian
Adam Hawk:
Professor at University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee / Product Creation
Reilly Flynn
Student at Milwaukee School of Engineering / Engineering Lead
Leslie Flynn
Communication Coordinator at City of Oak Creek / Production Mentor
Paul Scheidt
Student at Gonzaga University / User
Katie Bartlet
Student at University of Wisconsin – Madison / User
High School & Notable Teachers
Union Grove Union High School
William Wald
Hal Kravig
Sandi Zangerle
Description
Melon provides impact indicators to equestrian helmets to allow riders to visually see when their helmet has potentially sustained interior damage.
Mission
Encouraging equestrians to make informed decisions on helmet replacement.
Vision
Melon aims to reduce concussions in equestrian athletes by providing information on when a helmet needs to be replaced.
Video
Infographic
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