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I’m a passionate Industrial Designer from Austin, Texas.

I have over 10 years of Industrial Design experience. During my time in design consulting studios, I have designed and developed dozens of physical and digital products for a wide range of clients in diverse industries, working closely with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturers.

Aside from physical products, I have valuable experience consulting on design research and strategic programs. I find great passion in understanding the user. Via empathy and design research tactics, I believe in designing holistic, intuitive, user-centered experiences and services.

 
 

EXPERIENCE

 

IN2 INNOVATION - Senior Industrial Designer / Design Manager

Austin, Texas | December 2022 - Present | 2 years

  • Design Manager - Led a small team of designers to deliver ensure high-quality output and to ensure deadlines are met on time and resources are kept within budget. Completed comprehensive management training, held weekly meetings with leadership, such as other managers and IN2 directors.

  • Industrial Design - As a Senior Industrial Designer at IN2, I created user-driven, functional, and aesthetically pleasing products for a wide range of clients and industries. The IN2 Innovation design process leverages design research findings as the launchpad for true innovative design, based on the wants and needs of specific users. Worked closely with the IN2 Engineering team to ensure design solutions are manufacture, and ensure that the design intent and integrity is maintained through the production process.

  • User Research - Experienced in user research, specializing in journey mapping, ethnographic research, and insight mining to enhance user experiences. Skilled at mapping user journeys to identify pain points and opportunities for innovation. Conducted nationwide ethnographic research through interviews and focus groups to gather in-depth insights into customer needs and preferences. Proficient in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to transform raw information into actionable insights, guiding design and innovation strategies for improved user experiences.

  • Design Strategy - Developed insight-driven strategies that elevate brand loyalty, streamline processes, and maximize customer satisfaction.

PROPULSION DESIGN - Industrial Designer

Austin, Texas | January 2015 - December 2022 | 8 Years

  • Concept Development & Visual Communication - Lead on projects requiring concept development and exploration, thriving in creative environments where innovative thinking is essential. Quickly generated design concepts that communicate form, function, part breakdowns, preliminary assembly strategies, material selection, and user implementation.

  • Project Lead - Over six years of experience at Propulsion with client-facing project management responsibilities, overseeing research, timelines, and deliverables. Led multidisciplinary teams composed of designers, engineers, developers, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project outcomes.

  • Prototyping - Guide projects from initial sketches to working prototypes, leveraging knowledge of rapid prototyping standards. Collaborate closely with engineers to build and assemble complex prototypes involving technical hardware and software. Strong eye for form with extensive experience crafting sculptural and ergonomic prototypes by hand.

  • Softgoods Design - Led all soft-goods-related tasks, including in-house prototyping, tech-pack creation, pattern making, material sourcing, and fabric engineering.

  • Design to Manufacture (DFM) - Prepare CAD files for factory production, ensuring all DFM details—molding strategy, part breakdown, draft angles, textures, ribs, and screw bosses—are fully resolved. Work closely with the engineering team to produce final design drawings, Bill of Material (BOM) spreadsheets, and RFQs.

SNAP-ON TOOLS - Industrial Design Internship II

Kenosha, Wisconsin | May 2014 - August 2014 | 4 Months

  • Conducted observational research in automotive shops to understand vehicle diagnostic processes.

  • Performed user experience interviews to gather insights and inform design decisions.

  • Worked on the design of Snap-On’s latest hand-held diagnostic tool and its first diagnostics shop cart.

  • Developed rapid concepts and conducted ergonomic studies for a redesigned lithium battery pack.

TAO DESIGN - Industrial Design Internship I

Hangzhou, China | May 2013 - November 2013 | 6 Months

  • Gained hands-on experience abroad as part of the Industrial Design team in Hangzhou, China.

  • Conducted user research on lifestyle trends and cultural needs of Chinese users.

  • Visited factories and built relationships with local clients and stakeholders.

  • Overcame language barriers by using quick sketches and illustrations to communicate design concepts, developing a skill that remains valuable today.

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design | Class of 2014