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New York City Metropolitan Area

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Since graduating from the University of Michigan in 2011, I have worked as an industrial designer on various projects, from toys and consumer product prototypes to social impact initiatives. Highlights include:
• Awarded a grant from Kaboom! to develop a playground that promotes learning through play by leveraging co-design and Human Centered Design methodologies.
• Designed educational play systems for the Lego Foundation to support their mission of enhancing childhood education in developing countries.
• Created inclusive design workshops adaptable to after-school STEAM activities, adult design courses, and job training programs; taught 100+ people a range of design skills
• Transformed a single toy into a modular building system, leading to lower production costs and distribution by a major toy retailer.
• Developed a research-based educational toy called CanU that grows with a child’s cognitive abilities through design and psychology. Marketed CanU to schools and families

New York City Metropolitan Area

• At the Board of Innovation, I helped ambitious organizations develop their innovation capabilities and validated concepts for new products and services by conducting ethnographic research and market tests. Highlights.
• Validated innovation concepts by designing market tests for top B2B and B2C companies in the healthcare, industrial, and consumer products sectors.
• Uncovered insights by conducting and analyzing in-depth ethnographic interviews that leveraged user research platforms to identify new business opportunities.
• Led innovation capability training courses for over 100 senior leaders at leading CPG and healthcare firms using test-and-learn and design-thinking techniques.

London, England, United Kingdom

• At Biophilica, I worked with Mira and the team to support the development of Treekind, an estimated carbon-negative leather alternative made from green waste.Highlights include:
• Analyzed emerging circular material producers and identified potential market opportunities in the fashion sector.
• Established initial partnerships with key stakeholders, including manufacturers, advisors, and investors.

Santa Ana, California, United States

• While at JMP, I utilized a range of prototyping techniques to develop toy concepts.Highlights include:
• Brainstormed ideas for new toys and games for children; developed concepts were proposed to large toy manufacturers for licensing
• Reverse-engineered toy mechanisms with off-the-shelf components and 3D-printed parts.
• Designed logos, packaging, and exhibition prototypes and produced promotional videos.

New York, United States

• Analyzed the changing tastes and expectations among BRIC and MINT millennials; compiled insights and trends into a presentation for a Fortune 500 global hospitality brand
• Helped to identify market gaps and new product opportunities for a Fortune 500 food manufacturer by mapping their product lines and comparing existing offerings to their competitor’s

Ma, Design Products

Bachelors Of Fine Arts, Industrial Design

Activities and Societies: mIDSA, Accelerate MichiganWhile we didn't have majors or tracks, I focused my studies Industrial Design, working.

High School Diploma