Creativity
(n.) the use of imagination and original ideas; inventiveness
MusiCanvas Capstone Project
Spring 2016The Art of Making: an Introduction to Hands-on System Design and Engineering, is a course that teaches principles of human-centered design and the skills to build and implement prototypes. My team built a device that plays music when being drawn on for our capstone project. It uses traditional materials like paper an markers which are transformed into musical creations to match the drawings. We won the award for Best Project Integrating Engineering and the Humanities at Design Expo our freshman year. See more about our process and the project.
Product Engineering Co-op
January-August 2019As a full-time engineering co-op in the Product Design department, I designed tread patterns, sidewall fonts, and other tread features. 3 designs I worked on will be in production beginning in 2020. While I was on the Product Design team, I spearheaded a joint discussion with Marketing and led brainstorming workshops to introduce new creative techniques. The content of my work is trade secret, but please ask me questions about my experiences, impact, and lessons.
Graphic Designer
August 2018 - PresentI serve part-time for the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute as a graphic design student worker. I design posters and flyers for visiting speakers, events, as well as other graphic materials. View a selection of my work here.
Silver Bay Camp Counselor
June-August 2017As a camp counselor for the YMCA Silver Bay Conference Center, I worked with a team to create activities, games, and crafts for the children participating in camp. Ages ranged from 6 months to 18 years.
Studio Art
Spring 2016 - PresentI have been pursuing a Studio Arts Minor along with my Chemical Engineering degree. This minor encourages me to analyze aesthetics, light, color, balance, and more. View some of my work here.
AfterEffects Animation Project
Fall 2016In my class Composing Digital Media, I learned many different ways to present information digitally. One of the programs we worked with was Adobe AfterEffects. This piece is an animation of a chalk drawing I created. The piece is a fun study in digital art and communication, and the possibilities provided by the Adobe suite programs. View the video and read my statement to learn more about what I did and why.
A Life of Learning
I strongly believe in learning throughout life. Learning doesn't just take place in a classroom at a school, it is always happening, even if we don't recognize it. I make it a point to read, listen, and watch content that teaches me about this world and the people in it.
Below are a few of my favorite books and blogs I read to foster my creativity.
Click on the photos to check out their websites.
