FSD is a design consultancy specializing in novel sustainable material and physical product development. Current projects focus on biomaterials and objects that endure.

Consult for, prototype, design, and fabricate home good, interior, and consumer products for clients such as Google, Bolt Threads, Richardson Magazine, Joya Studio, Milkwood Designs, and more. Full-suite client services include product optimization and prototyping, materials research, user research, design, development, and manufacturing consultation, DFM, CMF, user experience, prototyping, fabrication, and end-to-end design. My process includes concept development, market and materials research, sketching and sketch modeling, rapid prototyping, prototype engineering, 3D modeling, mold design and fabrication, user experience, color-material-finish, form and manufacturing possibilities, with a strong lens towards sustainable materials and use. I have a strong background in slipcasting, innovative ceramic manufacturing, stoneware, and porcelain.Additional experience:*Design, prototype and consult on physical products, consumer electronics, and interior installations.*Assist clients in realizing prototypes for fabrication.*Manage and produce end-to-end design and fabrication process. *Present client work*Write creative briefs for all current and incoming clientele.

Ceramics

*Led class demonstrations of production techniques for ceramic slipcasting, (including prototyping positives, moldmaking, casting, and glazing)*Assisted Graduate and Undergraduate Industrial Design students in designing molds and improving prototypes for casting molds*Gave presentations of professional production experience and manufacturing techniques

- Facilitated safe and productive ceramic studio environment for graduate and undergraduate students- Assisted Faculty + Lead Studio Technician in kiln firing, clay and glaze making- Monitored studio on weekends and in Studio Technician's absence- Delegated tasks to undergraduate studio monitors to maintain studio cleanliness and material quality

*Prototyped proportions, aesthetic and functional components for mid-stage presentation model of smart product concept "Teleobjects" by artist Victor Vina*Collaborated with colleagues in consumer profiles, branding, and product narrative for kickstarter launch*Short-term contract

*co-founded boutique hand-made ceramics brand*collaborated in designing functional, sculptural, hand painted home goods*collaborated in crafting design brand and vision*facilitated fabrication of ceramic forms

*Painting Resident at City of Baltimore's School 33 Art Center in historic Federal Hill.*Participated in group shows and open studio hours with fellow residents*Explored alternative material layering techniques in small-scale drawings and large scale paintings