EDUCATION
North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | 2018 (3 yrs)
Masters of Industrial Design
Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | 2013 (4 yrs)
Bachelor of Science, Architecture
Minor in Spanish
EXPERIENCE
+Associate Apparel Designer | Under Armour
Oct. 2018 - Present
- Visualized and developed bra concepts through hand sketches,
prototypes, and completed Tech Packs for communication to vendors.
- Organized a physical and digital trim library to minimize seasonal trim developments through effective usage of existing trims.
- Collaborated with the Innovation team to create original phone pocketing concepts for runners.
- Co-developed the Infinity Bra known for it’s record breaking dry times.
UA Infinity Bra | UA Run Apparel Design
+Community Strategist | Hue Collective
2017 - Present
- Co-founded the Hue Design Summit; an un-conference cultivating
community for black designers and developers.
- Procured sponsorship funds with non-profits and collegiate insitutions.
- Designed visual assets for Summit promotion through multiple channels.
+Brand Designer, Internship | Fathom AI
2017 (3 mo.)
- Developed the company’s first Brand Identity Manual.
- Designed and printed user instruction manual shipped with each unit.
- Art directed and designed product packaging for mass distribution.
- Rendered visuals of product for website and print collateral.
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+Industrial Designer, Internship | Laut Design
2016 (3 mo.)
- Conducted and visualized ethnographic research for design insights.
- Facilitated collaborative ideation sessions to create product concepts.
- Hand-crafted prototypes at each stage of design process for client.
- Built final working and aesthetic prototypes for client presentation.
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AWARDS
Diversity Enhancement Grantee (2018)
Awarded an annual $1500 grant for positively enhancing the diversity of my graduate program and spearheading initiatives for its longevity.
Davis Putter Scholar (2016)
Awarded a $5000 grant for actively working towards against systemic injustices in my local community.
ORGANIZATIONS
Communications Lead, Parents for Professional Growth (PPG) (2020)
Responsible for crafting mass communications to 200+ member directory;
Crafted storytelling series for parents on allies against racial Injustices.
IDSA DEIC (2020)
the DEIC will center on overdue improvements and long-term solutions within IDSA, industrial design education, and the industrial design industry in respect to many types of diversity—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, and sexual orientation.
The DEIC aims to:
Significantly increase diversity and minority representation in IDSA's core programming, events, leadership teams, membership, publications, partnerships, awards, and scholarships
Develop new pathways and partnerships that will extend IDSA’s ability to support minority and low-income communities, and to increase access to industrial design education and professional opportunities
Be a catalyst in transforming the industrial design industry so that it better reflects our diverse country and world, and to dismantle the structural racism and inequities that permeate design and our communities
The DEIC also is set to partner with the repositioned Design Foundation on educational initiatives moving forward.