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"deconstructing architecture's digital design processes" deprocess.org provides our fellow architectural students and young design professionals, with examples of the digital means and methods that are essential to our profession. Our purpose is to provide an avenue towards understanding and mastering the ever-changing digital processes that encompass the modern architectural world. Deprocess.org provides designers with the power to convey and develop their ideas with graphic clarity.A vital part of an architectural students’ education is the ability to master the current design tools available, but the teaching of them is typically not a part of the fundamental education requirements of architectural design studios.Today’s architecture and design firms rely upon architecture students not only providing the design skills acquired from architecture school, but possessing the ability to use the latest digital design tools. This allows firms to stay ahead and progress into the future of architectural design. Deprocess.org exists to provide the resources needed for our fellow designers to stay ahead.

I worked as Project Manager working specifically on large multi-family projects. I also was the BIM lead for the firm during my time there.

I began working with Marlon Blackwell Architect in August 2010 after graduating from the University of Arkansas School of Architecture in 2009. My role within the office includes project management, and technology deployment within the firm. While in school I gained valuable experience in parametric design software through attending Bentley’s Smart Geometry Conference and Autodesk’s Autodesk University (2010, 2011). My expertise with design software has brought new technology to the firm in the areas of 3d modeling, rendering, digital design/fabrication, 3d printing, and rapid prototyping. I am currently managing the integrated project delivery for the Steven Anderson Design Center addition to Vol Walker Hall on the University of Arkansas campus as well as managing the renovation of the Free Health Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.As well as working at Marlon Blackwell Architect, I give presentations at the University of Arkansas School of Architecture concerning digital design techniques to both students and professors. In 2009 I founded deprocess.org; a website that specializes in teaching contemporary digital design techniques to architecture students and professionals. I also have a background in architectural photography, software/hardware development, server deployment, and web design.