Product Design

This product was created for a design competition that asked me to express three aspects of my personality. I chose a sweet, sour, and savory drink-mixing set that also serves as its own display. The round flask was inspired by the Buddha’s topknot and its symbolic association with wisdom. The two glass pouring containers cap one another when assembled and create an elegant serving gesture with a simple turn of the wrist.

Chess Set

Each piece in this chess set reflects how it moves across the board. Pawns are single squares, while knights form four-square L shapes. In contrast, the board uses conical forms to catch fallen pieces, recalling soldiers on a battlefield. Wood and plastic suggest a conflict between humanity and nature.

Modular Green Wall

After working with many green walls that were impractical, I decided to design my own in a simple, manageable way. These plastic modules would be very easy and affordable to produce. The idea makes use of a French cleat to hang the modules easily on any wall. Each module is designed to drain water into the containers below on either side; thus they only need to be watered from the top row. The best-case scenario would be for roof runoff to feed the wall system and have a backup watering system in times of drought.

Portable Drum Kit

Client needs:

• Maximize space in the living area.

• Make time spent at the computer more comfortable.

• Simplify drum kit storage and assembly.

• Improve organization.

Spice Grinder

This spice grinder mimics the motion of rubbing your hands together in anticipation of a meal. Designed for customer assembly, it reduces packaging and assembly labor while allowing interchangeable colored parts and grinding components.

Knuckle MP3 Player

This sports MP3 player has dedicated buttons for favorite songs and can be worn on the back of the hand while cycling. The project demonstrates the research and interview process I learned at Pratt Institute, which helped me develop a well-rounded concept with broad appeal.

Sweet, Sour, and Savory Mixing Set

Drink Flavors:

Passion Fruit Desire – Blended pomegranate and passion fruit create a vibrant drink that can be enjoyed on its own.

Salty Britches Sour – A lime-and-mint base combines with subtle notes of pepper and sea salt for a distinctive flavor that complements light-flavored spirits.

Topknot Liqueur – Inspired by the symbolism of the Buddha’s topknot, this blend combines sweet sake, savory honey mead, and a deep bourbon note, with hints of coriander and lobster essence.

Cradle to Cradle Design

I was originally asked to redesign the household iron. Researching the chemicals and energy involved in its production led me to question the product’s environmental impact, including chemical use, off-gassing, and the energy required to generate heat.

Instead of redesigning the iron, I chose to develop a system built around a reusable dry-cleaning module. Customers would place their clothes inside the plastic module for pickup and transport to a facility. There, the modules would enter a machine designed to clean the clothes automatically.

The Hopper Athletic Shoe

Inspired by a grasshopper, this shoe offers flexibility and breathability. Its sole has treads for gripping turf while running forward and a heel tread for stopping quickly.

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