work

  • Coalesce: Integrated Outdoor Seating
    2011

           The goal of this project is to introduce new life into a previously unused rooftop space. By designing outdoor benches and planters we hope to inject a sense of comfort and meaning to the space, while maintaining the distinct architectural style of the existing rooftop.

  • "Cuckoo" Shelf Display
    2010

           This wall-mounted clock display is a modern take on the Bavarian cuckoo clocks of antiquity. Designed entirely with digital imaging software, each component of the display was automatically routed using a CNC machine. This mechanical precision allowed each part to fit perfectly with tension. The face of the display contains a circular hole, in which a German-designed Braun clock sits. If the face is removed from its hooks, the user is rewarded...

  • "Tactical Tranquility" Incense Burner
    2009

           Crafted from a rich cherry, this wooden incense burner combines practical usability with a fun visual aesthetic. The user inserts a stick of incense, which when lit, becomes the tank’s smoking turret. Once the stick has finished burning, the ash can be easily discarded by removing the magnetic center tray. There is even a small compartment in the rear for additional artillery. Drawing on the opposing nature of war and peace, the “Tactical Tranquility”...

  • "Compact Coastal Living"
    2010

           Combining local, innovative materials, modern design, and "off-the-grid" energy solutions, "Compact Coastal Living" seeks to re-imagine the traditional summer cabin. At under 180 square feet, the space is divided into four distinct quadrants, but encourages users to slide open windows and doors, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space.

  • Ceramic Bird Feeder
    2010

           As part of a digital approach to ceramics, the form of this bird feeder was designed entirely with 3D modeling software. With a template produced using laser-cutting technology, the lathe was then used to create the cylindrical plaster form. From there, traditional ceramics practices were used to create the mold, cast, and eventually glaze the final product.  

  • "Cardstock Sandals"
    2009

           The aim of this project was to design footwear using only cardstock and PVA glue. Using the least amount of materials possible, the designer was expected to work efficiently and with innovation. Not only would the shoe or sandal need to be designed ergonomically with the user’s foot, but also with structural and strength considerations. Designers created cell-like structures to meet the mandatory thickness, and ultimately support their own weight.

  • "Repitition / Nail Clippers"
    2009

           This formation of nail clippers was a study in repetition of common domestic goods. Using only tension, each clipper fits to the ones adjacent to it, creating a full revolution. On end, the form appears dynamic and sculptural, like a Ferris wheel. On its face, the artifact becomes the perfect vessel for a candle holder or narrow vase. Either way, this form becomes a welcome centerpiece for one’s living room or kitchen table.

  • "Unthinkable, Undrinkable"
    2009

           This small sculpture, titled “Unthinkable, Undrinkable” is a statement about consumerism. More specifically, advertising and its ability to mask and distort the world’s most pertinent issues. The polar bear exists today as a symbol of global warming’s detrimental effects on the animal kingdom. Coincidently, he also exists as a mascot for the Coca-Cola Corporation, a company often scrutinized for its environmental practices.  This particular polar...

  • Character Rendering: "Farfetch'd"
    2011

    This Pokemon character was modeled and rendered using the program, Autodesk Softimage. Transferring this popular 2D character into three dimensions meant playing with shape, form and curviture. Once rendered on screen, I was able to have the character printed three-dimensionally in plastic. After some sanding and painting, this "Farfetch'd" character is ready for the shelf of any collector.   

  • "The Urban Zen Project"
    2010

           This photo montage series employs the notion of “culture jamming”. This is a solution commonly used among artists and designers to draw on the juxtaposition between unlike forces. In this instance, I play on the opposing nature of today’s urban culture and the Japanese gardens of antiquity. The viewer is drawn into a world of tranquility, tradition, and high-maintenance, only to be visually assaulted by that suggesting chaos, degeneration, and crime.