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

This is my way of seeing new opportunities.

I grew up surrounded by native handcraft & improvised objects using paper, clay & mud. Always captivated by cultures & stories, I draw upon this broad repertoire to originate unique ideas & solutions for each project.

A problem solver, outside-the-box thinker, & hands-on creative, I have an in-depth expertise as a professional designer in the industry. 
I am a hybrid designer based in the Pacific North West, who believes in giving back to the community.

Grateful for the experience and opportunity of working with incredibly talented people, and I look forward to meeting you.

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Senior Footwear Designer (Lead Design/Development) | 2022 - Present
Propét Footwear, Washington State

Freelance Designer | 2019 - 2022
Clients: UGG, Vionic, Casper Sleep, FluidStance, Stockpot Collective, Cassette (Modular Construction Systems), Elizabeth Vallino Interiors

Senior Footwear Designer + Lead Design (Collaborations, CFM) | 2014 - 2018
Footwear Designer | 2010 - 2014
Deckers Brands (Teva) , 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, New Materials, Handcraft, Art installations, Culture, Wellness, Outdoor, Competitive Paddling

Volunteer
Cancer Support Community (Pasadena), “Healing through Art” - active since 2021
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