EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts in Industrial Design;
Graduated with Honors | Aug 2017 - May 2021
Brainstorm Burbank | Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
HONORS
Work Published by Krannert Art Museum - 2021
Lois Marie Orr Scholarship Recipient: For merits in design - 2020, 2021
Dean's List: 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
EXPERIENCE
BEHR Paint | Remote
Industrial Design Intern | June 2021 - July 2021
• Produced 50+ new product design sketches and renders in two weeks, ending with a patented tool design.
• Obtained user survey data from 1,000+ respondents in three days.
• Collaborated with innovation teams to present final concepts to the executive board.
Disability Resources & Educational Services | Champaign, IL
Innovation Intern | Jan 2021 - May 2021
• Led team on weight lifting assistive technology project.
• Conducted observational research with disabled athletes to better understand gym equipment and assistive tools for people with disabilities.
• Maintained, assembled, and operated multiple 3D printers with a wide range of functionality in the workshop.
Freelance | Remote
Industrial/UI Designer | May 2020 - Present
• Developing a new website interface for a local restaurant in need of an online presence in the community.
• Consults for independent entrepreneurs developing new consumer electronics and technologies.
• Assists individual musicians with brand exploration, creating 15+ cover illustrations.
Association for Computing Machinery | Champaign, IL
Game Developer/Concept Designer | Oct 2019 - May 2021
• Conceptualized and rendered 25+ props and weapons found in “MechMania 26” and “Coders of the Corn”.
• Assisted in creating assets with the design team for two games’ overall look and feel.
• Coordinated with three other development teams for game organization and assisting with collective deadlines.
Product Innovation Research Lab | Champaign, IL
Head of Brand Research/Concept Designer | Jan 2020 - May 2020
• Assessed and compiled 15+ graduate students’ Tesla brand identity research for presentation.
• Worked directly with EDPA’s representatives to design an engaging and modern Tesla auto show display.
LEADERSHIP
Industrial Design Society of America | Champaign, IL
President, Vice President | Aug 2019 - Present
• Directed the executive team along with tracking, promoting, and aiding with board members’ responsibilities.
• Assisted with annual Portfolio Clinic for the department and students.
• Organized first national chapter networking event.
Sketch Squad UIUC | Champaign, IL
President | Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
SKILLS
CAD
Sketch Rendering
3D Model Rendering
3D Printing
Wood Working
Rapid Prototyping
Plasma Cutting
Metal Detailing
Materials Casting
Design Thinking
Concept Development
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe XD
Autodesk Sketchbook
SolidWorks
SolidWorks Visualize
Blender
Keyshot
LANGUAGES
English
German (Basic)