More About Me
I’m an industrial design student at DePaul University in Chicago with a background in mechanical engineering. That combination shapes how I approach design. I’m interested not just in how products look, but how they work, how they’re manufactured, and how people actually interact with them in real-world contexts.
My experience spans engineering, industrial design, and UX-focused work across both academic and professional environments. At Graham’s Fine Chocolates, I’ve worked on improving digital workflows, refining internal processes, and contributing to interface decisions that support both the business and its customers.
Across my academic projects, I’ve explored a range of product contexts, from mobility concepts like Innova EV to medical-focused work such as KinetiCare. During my mechanical engineering studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, I also contributed to the development of a mechanical subsystem as part of a university-led saliva-based COVID-19 testing workflow, gaining experience working within a larger collaborative engineering system.
My work at the University of Illinois was recognized with two awards: the Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Engineering Design (ME 170 Computer-Aided Design) and the Best Video Presentation Award in Mechanical Design (ME 371).
Today, my practice blends CAD-driven development, research-informed decision making, and human-centered design thinking. I’m especially drawn to projects that require balancing technical constraints with thoughtful user-centered design.
