I want to create design that matters. Specialties: Concept generation, sketching, 3d modeling, 2d illustration, packaging design, design management, prototype building and testing, user testing and interviews, sustainable design, ergonomic design

Experience

UnknownFreelance designer and educator

2023 — Now

North Marin Community ServicesSubstitute Teacher

2023 — Now

Novato, California, United States

I'm excited to join this amazing non-profit that has been serving the Novato Community for over 50 years. I'm working with children ages 2-10, learning as much or more from them as they learn from me.

Green Toys Inc.Senior Industrial Designer

2015 — 2023

Sausalito, CA

Designed eco-friendly preschool toys from 100% recycled plastic, made in the USA. Created products from concept to completion. Created CAD models for injection molding. Managed licensed product lines for Sesame Street and Disney. Supported a small team of designers who all wore many hats.

Worldwise, Inc.Senior Industrial Designer

2009 — 2015

Designed eco-friendly pet products such as dog toys and cat scratchers. Managed the industrial design team. Created innovative hard good and soft goods to fit both home decor trends and pets' instinctual needs. Created CAD for injection molding and specs for cut and sew products.

Oliso Inc.Senior Designer

2005 — 2009

Industrial design and design management for home goods

Education

Academy of Art University

Master of Fine Arts - MFA

Stanford University

BS Physics

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

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Education

Master of Fine Arts - MFA

BS Physics

Experience