Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA
Bachelor of Science, Product Design, 2011
Tama Art University, Hachioji, Tokyo
Pacific Rim International Exchange Program, September 2009 - December 2009
University of California, Berkeley, CA
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Department, 2002 –2003
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
BS in Mechanical Engineering, 2002
MIKE & MAAIKE, INC, Industrial Design Intern
San Francisco, CA (June 2011 – current)
Assisted in the development of consumer electronics and furniture products. Conducted primary research along with the creation of client presentation material.
DAYLIGHT, Freelance Contractor
San Francisco, CA (August 2011 – current)
Assisted in the development of consumer electronics accessories. Provide industrial design visualization through sketches, 3D-modeling, and renderings.
NONOBJECT, Industrial Design Intern
Palo Alto, CA (September 2010 – December 2010)
Designed products ranging from household goods, high-end luxury sporting goods, and studio conceptual projects. Assisted in the development of studio identity via website design and brochures. Provided support for a Stanford ID class taught by the head designer Branko Lukic.
NEUTROGENA, Design Strategy Intern
Los Angeles, CA (May 2010 – August 2010)
Provided support in bridging the gap between design and marketing departments. Conducted and synthesized research, identified brand opportunities, developed strategies, created visual stories to develop design driven solutions. Designed merchandising and packaging solutions.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Design Storm Participant Art Center College of Design (April 2010)
As a select group of students, imagined new concepts and design strategies in a two day workshop relating to health and beauty products.
SKIBUILDERS.COM, Cofounder & Designer
Los Angeles, CA (June 2002 – June 2008)
Skibuilders.com provides manufacturing materials and knowledge to individuals and start-ups. Developed new DIY methods of ski design and fabrication, ski manufacturing equipment, as well as website design.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Researcher
Los Angeles, CA (September 2000 – June 2002)
Engaged in numerous research projects for UCLA. Major duties include design and analysis, product testing, 3D model design, as well as communication between professors and student research groups.