RÉSUMÉ

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Design, Concentration in Lighting Design, May 2020

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Relevant Coursework:

• Drawing for Design and Development
• CAD for Industrial Design
  
• Ergonomic Studies
  
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
  
• Luminaire Design
  
• Lighting for Public Experience

Educational Visit to China (March 2016):

• Observed the relationship and cultural exchange between American companies and Chinese manufacturers
  
• Toured 3 factories representing varying industries
  
• Experienced Chinese culture by visiting cultural institutions in Hong Kong and Shanghai 
  

Capstone Project: LightPods Solar Light System

• Researched withing the field of light to find an area of opportunity
• Narrowed the scope of the project to focus on solar powered LED lighting
• Evaluated features and specifications of competition and consulted with experts
  
• Designed LightPods, a unique wireless solar powered home lighting system

Light and Shadow Project (January - May 2018)  

• Created a luminaire out of a unique material, focused on projection of light and shadow 
• Experimented with light and shadow effects produced by rotating LEDs inside a Circular-Cell Polycarbonate shade controlled by Arduino
• Performed a product costing analysis to determine the value of the lamp if mass-manufactured and sold, considering labor and development costs

Chess Project (October - November 2017)

• Collaborated with partner to create a unique take on the game of chess with original rules, board, and pieces 
• Developed the design using Solidworks and Illustrator
• Produced the board and pieces using laser-cut acrylic
• Selected to be displayed in the Kanbar Campus Center 
  

ABILITIES:  3D Modeling, Rendering, Hand and Digital Sketching, Concept Generation, Form Modeling, Functional Prototyping, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Light Design and Programming, Arduino, Design for Manufacturing, Photography