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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

ARCH 111: Geometry Interfaces - explores how the act of drawing can be generative, discovering an arena where forms and concepts emerge. The techniques and communication skills acquired will be incorporated into the student’s design methodology to provide the tools for analysis and innovation

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 - The New School, Pratt Institute, Temple University, Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University 

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
Graphic and Messaging Lead for Moto Designshop
Design Consultant for Pale Blue

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

2024
Iron A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware, and Cookware Design Category - A' Design Award & Competition - Como, Italy

2024
First Prize, Re-Draw.06: Villa Savoye Competition  - Non Architecture - Rome, Italy
 
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

2024
“The Many Facades of…” - Pop-up Exhibition - Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY


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

2024
“Professional Pathfinding” - Nova Design & Unif-ID - Virtual Panel 

2024
“Beyond Architecture” - Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY

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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