The real voyage of discovery consists in not seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. - Marcel Proust

This is simply my way of seeing new opportunities.

I grew up surrounded by native handicrafts & the freedom to improvise objects using paper or clay. Always captivated by life experiences, cultures & stories, I draw upon this broad repertoire to originate unique solutions for each project.

A designer, problem solver, “outside the box” thinker and hands-on creative, I have an in-depth expertise as a professional designer in the industry. 
I am a Designer for Product & Graphics based in the Los Angeles, who believes in giving back to the community.

Truly grateful for the opportunity of working with amazing and talented people, and I look forward to meeting you.

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Freelance Designer | 2019 - Present
Clients: UGG, Vionic, Casper Sleep, FluidStance, Stockpot Collective, Cassette (Modular Construction Systems), Elizabeth Vallino Interiors

Senior Product Designer (Footwear) + Lead Design (Material & Color Stories) | 2014 - 2018
Product Designer (Footwear) | 2010 - 2014
Deckers Brands (Teva brand) , Santa Barbara, CA

Industrial Designer | 2009 - 2010
Maesa, Inc, New York, NY

Senior Graphic Designer | 1999 - 2004
Targus, Inc (Roundhouse, Inc), Los Angeles, CA

Industrial Design Apprenticeships:
Philips, Hong Kong
I.D. Workshop, Portland, OR

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Interests & inspiration | Biomorphism, Biomimicry, Arcology, Innovative materials, handcrafted, Art installations, culture & history

Volunteer
Cancer Support Community (Pasadena), “Healing through Art”
Project H Design (Los Angeles), Downtown Women’s Center
FINCA International (Los Angeles)
The Conservation Alliance’s Backyard Collective (Santa Barbara)

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Art Center College of Design
BS Industrial Design
BFA Graphic Design