As a multi-faceted designer, Randy Fernando intends to explore various fields of architecture that include digital fabrication, material studies, and sustainable technologies. His travels around the country and internationally have influenced him to perceive the profession from a different perspective. A perspective that motivates him to design in a conscious manner taking into consideration that architecture is both beautiful and impactful to the communities that it serves. His research and personal projects involve creating immersive environments that challenge the stimuli of the audience while pushing forward pro-active agendas that affect communities in their contexts. "As a designer, I hope to always stay curious and remain a student of life. My interests will adapt to the environments that I'm interchangeably moving between." Current Topics of Investigation:- Bio-Based Material Innovation and Performance- Ecological Site Analysis/Advanced Simulation Technologies- Neuroscience-Based Design Practice- AR/VR Applications in Visualization - AI Integrated Design WorkflowsRandy's versatile experience in music production, dance, photography, and film has created initiatives of collaborative environments and interdisciplinary practices. His projects cross-pollinate various philosophies in the attempt to create new relationships and identify new mediums of design exploration.