a little bit about me.
I am a young design professional with great heart and eager enthusiasm. I find inspiration and gratitude in nature, as a child of the Great Plains, and in people, as one of four children. My passions for design, history and composition are exemplified by my love of re-purposing and music. I strive to maintain a strong moral compass and an open mind.
Upon completing my Masters, I was pleased to receive the Alpha Rho Chi Medal for leadership, accomplishment, service, and contribution to social life. This acknowledgment recognized my commitment to diligence and good spirit. Each day I strive to apply this commitment to my relationships, communication, and architectural aspirations. I believe that the most sustainable building is the one that is already built. I am continually intrigued by how new techniques in fabrication may be applied to pre-existing spaces to make them healthier. In our work and in our spaces, design should improve the quality of life.
During my last year of my Master's studies, I served as co-editor of Oz v33 and student in Professor Bob Condia's studio. I also performed regularly as a member of the Manhattan Project String Quartet. In my life, I find it important to diversify; music and design keep me balanced. My experience as editor of Oz and as a contracting musician honed my skills for professional correspondence, communication and a patience for the design and production process. I excel in writing and presentation and in my thesis, The Workshop: Craft and Play in the West Bottoms, I developed an interest and care for programming and space planning. This interest has continued to grow in my work as a Visually Impaired Para-professional. My musical upbringing has taught me to listen well and to ask good questions. In short, I work hard and I love design.
www.ozjournal.org
Upon completing my Masters, I was pleased to receive the Alpha Rho Chi Medal for leadership, accomplishment, service, and contribution to social life. This acknowledgment recognized my commitment to diligence and good spirit. Each day I strive to apply this commitment to my relationships, communication, and architectural aspirations. I believe that the most sustainable building is the one that is already built. I am continually intrigued by how new techniques in fabrication may be applied to pre-existing spaces to make them healthier. In our work and in our spaces, design should improve the quality of life.
During my last year of my Master's studies, I served as co-editor of Oz v33 and student in Professor Bob Condia's studio. I also performed regularly as a member of the Manhattan Project String Quartet. In my life, I find it important to diversify; music and design keep me balanced. My experience as editor of Oz and as a contracting musician honed my skills for professional correspondence, communication and a patience for the design and production process. I excel in writing and presentation and in my thesis, The Workshop: Craft and Play in the West Bottoms, I developed an interest and care for programming and space planning. This interest has continued to grow in my work as a Visually Impaired Para-professional. My musical upbringing has taught me to listen well and to ask good questions. In short, I work hard and I love design.
www.ozjournal.org
The images above document Molded Plywood, a project completed in my Master's furniture and workshop seminar. It is available for viewing as project number two in my portfolio.