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EDUCATION

2022
Master of Industrial Design - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI
    Thesis:  DISORIENTED: Navigating the Nuances of Communication

2014
Bachelor of Architecture - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
    Thesis: Landscape of the Post-Agrarian Society

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2023 - 2024
AICAD Post-Graduate Teaching Fellowship - Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY

ARCH 5481A: Special Topics “The Many Facades of” - explore architectural facades, focusing on creative and practical aspects - embracing light, symbolism, and functionality. Students experiment with materials and technologies, emphasizing iterative processes, and physical representation.
Arch 501: Degree Project - year-long sequence of courses offer a unique opportunity for students to develop a culturally relevant architectural position or critique that emphasizes critical thinking, risk-taking, innovation and communication, as well as experimenting with various representational and design agendas.

ARCH 101: Mass/Envelope/Ground - explores ways by which we can project architectural objects, enveloped spaces, constructed contexts, and embodied experiences into the world through mutually reinforcing relationships among visual, verbal, and physical media

2023 - 2023
Adjunct Instructor  - Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA

ARCH 213: Architectural Representation III - Exploration of digital representation with an emphasis on making combining process drawing, digital fabrication and analog craft to develop three-dimensional representation skills

PROD T380: 3D Ceramics - Students were encouraged to experiment with generative and computational forms and use cases that explore the capabilities of 3D printing for Ceramics and Ceramic 3D printing - slip-casting and Liquid Deposition Modeling 

ARCH 482: Urban Design Studio - This course furthers the understanding of context and design and the application of solutions and strategies surrounding more complex architectural and environmental problems- situated on a former urban oil refinery

2022 - 2023
Adjunct Assistant Professor - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

ARCH 1011: Visual Literacy for Architects II - This course focuses on the process and production of representation in architecture, along with the power of digital media as a tool for analysis, investigation, and creativity
ARCH 1011: Visual Literacy for Architects I - Students are encouraged to explore visual, formal, and spatial principles necessary to develop a meaningful design. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to author a relationship between production and expression

2020 - 2022
Research Assistant - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI 

Development of various projects under Professor Peter Yeadon - Phase One Proposal for NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, fabrication of demonstration prototypes of a biomolecular sensor and smart material motor, curation of both http://catalyst.risd.edu and http://biodesign.risd.edu

2020 - 2021
Cultural Liaison - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI 

Organized guest lectures, exhibitions, and other events to create ways to connect with the school community while maintaining social distancing rules

2014 - 2021
Visiting Critic - Temple University, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia, PA

Reviewer to the following studio courses -  Foundations of Architectural Design, Comprehensive Design Studio, Tectonics Investigation Studio, Undergraduate Capstone

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE  

2023 - 2024
Independent Design Consultant - Brooklyn, NY & Philadelphia, PA

Design Director for Family Justice Journal at Family Justice Group
Design Consultant for Pale Blue
Design Consultant for Moto Designshop

2015 - 2020
Architectural Designer - Moto Designshop - Philadelphia, PA

Developed projects - from design and documentation to client presentation and consultant coordination - in parallel to the management of office operations

2016 - 2017
Designer - SPOKE Magazine - Philadelphia, PA

Reviewed and approved designs, photography, and illustrations in addition to the development of infographics and imagery for print and web platforms

2014 - 2015
Junior Designer - Floss Barber Inc. - Philadelphia, PA

Produced interior palettes along with finishes, fabrics, and furniture selections for various projects

2010 - 2014
Design Intern  - Austin + Mergold - Philadelphia, PA

Developed projects - from master landscape plans to specialty home goods - in parallel with expanding the firm’s research for grant proposals and funding

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HONORS & AWARDS

2023
DesignWanted Award - Winner - DesignWanted Magazine - Milan, Italy

2022
Sara Little Turnbull Fellowship, Fall 2022 / Winter 2023 - Tiny WPA - Philadelphia, PA  

2022
IDSA Northeast District Graduate Student Merit Award Winner - Providence, RI

2022
Graduate Visionary Insight Award - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2022
Artist Fellowship -  Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)’s Pao Arts Center & Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) - Boston, MA

2021
Materials Fund - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2021
Professional Development Fund - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2021
Industrial Design Health Fund - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2020
Graduate Fellowship - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2018
LEED Green Associate Certification - Philadelphia, PA

2014
Honors Scholar - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

2014
Magna Cum Laude - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

2014
AIA Henry Adams Certificate of Merit - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

2013
Oliveri Scholarship for Academic Excellence - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

2011
Architecture Portfolio Award - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

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EXHIBITION

2023
“Design is Inclusive” - DesignPhiladelphia - Philadelphia, PA

2023
“Color Theory” - IDSA - WantedDesign Manhattan - ICFF - New York, NY

2023
“Innovation for Living” - Milan Design Week - Milan, Italy

2022
“RISD ID Triennial” - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2022
“RESLAB 2022 Exhibition” - Pao Arts Center & Asian CDC - Boston, MA

2022
“RISD Grad Show 2022” - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2021
“Functionalized Biomaterials” - Venice Architecture Biennale - Virtual - Venice, Italy

2021
“Transparent Matter” - Student Exhibition - Color Lab, Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2021
“ASTRONOSH” - RISD Faculty Exhibition and Forum - Providence, RI  

2014
"Landscape of the Post-Agrarian Society” - Temple Undergraduate Research Forum - Creative Works Symposium (TURF-CREWS) - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

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CURATORIAL

2020 - 2021
Industrial Design Lecture Series- Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2016
“OUTBOUND - mobility, community & the future” - Philadelphia, PA

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TALKS

2023
“Current Trends & Promoting Oneself” - Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI

2022
“Career Paths” - Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

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PUBLICATIONS

2023
“Đậm Đà is a nesting set that provides a unit of measurement and serving” - DesignWanted Magazine 

2022
“RISD Students Design Microgravity Socks & Other Apparel for NASA Astronauts” - News - Hyperallergic

2022
“RISD students are helping NASA develop its Artemis mission uniforms for 2025” - News - Archinect

2021
“What to Wear on Orion” - News & Events, Rhode Island School of Design

2021
“Movement and Light” - News & Events, Rhode Island School of Design

2012
“Year-long bout for Frazier’s gym continues” - The Temple News

2012
“National call to preserve the legacy of a Philadelphia champion” - PlanPhilly - WHYY  

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