From an early age, I’ve been captivated by how the things around us work. One of my earliest memories is of completely disassembling a broken DVD player at the age of 3, determined to figure out why it had stopped working. I remember admiring the functional details of my first backpack and dreaming up ways to enhance its utility for my own needs.This curiosity for the mechanics and design of everyday items has stayed with me.

I had the privilege of growing up in a 1950s glass house. I was surrounded by cypress walls and panoramic views of rolling countryside that inspired my love for aesthetic balance and function. My weekends were spent with my dad in his Manhattan art studio which exposed me to the professional world of creation, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we worked on projects, explored galleries, and connected with his vibrant, artist family. These experiences have only enhanced my desire to document, take apart, build, and improve the world around me.

Industrial design has always felt like the perfect fusion of my passions. My time in the Industrial Design department at RISD shaped me profoundly, teaching me the intricacies of the design process. As a result I have become obsessed with form, function, and the mechanics of construction. I loved my time at RISD and I found that each project taught me something new—about process, myself as a creator, and most of all being a part of the design industry.

In July 2024, I joined the design and fabrication team at Westmount Group in West Haven, Connecticut. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a variety of projects, engaging in every phase—from designing, to building, to installation. These hands-on experiences have been an invaluable foundation for my career, allowing me to apply what I learned at RISD while continuing to grow and refine my skills in real-world settings. The part of my work I am most energized by is solving design problems and obstacles. I’ve come to love the endless potential for improvement within the design process. Nothing is ever truly finished, and that iterative mindset drives my work.

At Westmount, one of my roles is to improve organization in the shop to make it more efficient. I have been working on practical design concepts for furniture systems that transform spaces into environments that are more organized and efficient, promoting workers to feel more inspired to create and innovate. For me, industrial design isn’t just about objects; it’s about shaping experiences and empowering creativity in others.