About Me.
With a background in fashion and a Master’s in Industrial Design, Erica explores the intersection of material, form, and ecological systems. Her work investigates how natural cycles—growth, decay, regeneration—can inform more thoughtful approaches to design. From speculative garments to product ecosystems, she crafts experiences that bridge technology, biology, and the human body, always with an eye toward environmental care and collaboration. Her practice invites new relationships between people and the nature of ecosystems and organisms, offering design as a space for transformation and reciprocity.
EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island
Masters Industrial Design
2023-2025
Parsons, The New School
New York, New York
MA Fashion Studies
2015-2017
California State University, LA
Los Angeles, California
BA Fashion Merchandising
2010-2015
CERTIFICATES
Solidworks:
Associate-Mechanical Design-2021
SOFTWARE
Adobe Suite
Microsoft Office Suite
Rhino
Grasshopper
Solidworks
Keyshot
Arduino
Reaper
Clo3d
SKILLS
-
Knowledge and practice in and with Biomaterials and Biosystems
-
Specialize in building and designing with living organisms and systems
-
Research and Development
-
3D Printing and Prototyping
-
Knowledge and practice in Sustainable Design
-
Creative Problem Solving
-
Chemical Safety and Handling
-
Critical Thinking and Analysis
-
Collaboration and Interdisciplinary Communication
-
Project Management
-
Prototyping
-
Knitting and Weaving
EXPERIENCE
Rhode Island School of Design Museum Textile Conservation Graduate Assistant
Providence, Rhode Island | Sep 2024 - May 2025
•Assisting with the cleaning, repair, and stabilization of textile artifacts
•Assisting with condition assessments and creating reports
•Preparing textiles for exhibition, including assisting with installation and deinstallation
Advanced Bio Design Graduate Research Assistant to Professor
Peter Yeadon/ Yeadon Space Agency
Providence, Rhode Island | Sep 2023 - Present
•Contributing to advanced research in biomaterials and biosystems, focusing on bio-enabled and living systems.
•Assisting in designing and conducting experiments, applying
problem-solving skills to address failures and improve outcomes.
•Documenting findings and images using Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Silklab, Tufts University
Designer and Visiting Scientist
Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts | Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
•Conducting research on living organisms, examining their
behaviors and potential applications in empathetic design and product development.
•Gaining practical knowledge in chemistry, emphasizing safe
handling and disposal of chemicals, relevant to lab environments.
ASICS
Product Development Intern
Boston, Massachusetts | Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
•Developed ‘Harmony’, integrating heat technology into product design.
•Conducted market research, aligning product development with industry trends.
•Demonstrated skills in creative concept execution and prototyping.
Sensory Edi-Bowl
Student Project- Co-designer
Providence, Rhode Island | May 2023
•Explored 3D printing technologies for creating unique edible products.
•Focused on sensory design, relevant to user experience in biosensor applications.
•Developed a unique 3D printed edible product
Nike Inc.
Production Coordinator
Los Angeles, California | Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
•Managed production processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
•Resolved production issues, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities
