About Me.
With a foundation in fashion design and a Master’s in Industrial Design, I specialize in material research and development—bridging textiles, science, product design, and sustainable innovation. My work spans woven and non-woven textiles, biomaterials, and performance fabrics, with a focus on how materials behave, interact, and transform over time. I’m passionate about applying ecological principles and systems thinking to create materials and products that are both technically innovative and environmentally responsible. Whether developing prototypes, testing performance, or collaborating across disciplines, I approach design as a tool for problem-solving, storytelling, and building more resilient connections between people, products, and the planet.
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
SKILLS
Materials & Fabrication
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Biomaterials Research (Mycelium, Silk)
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Sustainable Design & Circular Systems
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3D Printing & Prototyping
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Weaving, Knitting, Textile Construction
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Material Experimentation & Testing
Technical Tools
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Rhino, SolidWorks (CSWA Certified), Keyshot
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Arduino, Physical Computing
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CLO3D, Adobe Creative Suite
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Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
Research & Lab Practice
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Experimental Protocol Development
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Chemical Handling & Lab Safety
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Observation, Documentation, and Analysis
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Communication
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Core Competencies
Systems Thinking
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Creative Problem Solving
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Project Management
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E-textiles & Wearable Technologies
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
•Conducted independent research on living systems and material behavior, culminating in Object of Care, a project in which I partnered with silkworms to study their natural spinning processes and explore applications in biologically driven fabrication.
•Designed custom scaffolding and environments to guide silkworm weaving behavior; analyzed interactions between silk, structure, and spatial constraint.
•Supported lab-based experiments led by PhD researchers; gained practical experience in chemistry protocols, safe chemical handling, and documentation practices.
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
