As a child, I was very aware of the relationship humans have with nature. Raised in Silicon Valley and a cabin in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, my greatest passion was being a part of the alpine ski team. The rigor it took to adapt to extreme weather environments, has translated to my deep love for a challenge in design. Extreme requirements and obstacles encourage me to find creative solutions.
My design choices are fueled by my ethical obligation to reduce the carbon footprint and preserve the natural world. As a designer I want to rethink the way we produce and consume information and products by designing innovative material solutions and strategies for todays wicked problems. Through design, new technology and ethical material sourcing, we can implement a new way of doing business.
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Experience
2020
2020
Made by Merola
Founder & Senior Designer, Las Vegas NV
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Senior Designer, Los Angeles CA
2019
Neuni, Innovative Material Library
Material Design Intern, Shanghai China
2019
Perfect Number, Fashion Brand
Technical Designer Intern, Los Angeles CA
2017
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Design Strategist & Research Intern, Pasadena CA
2016
Color Materials & Trends Lab
Research Assistant, Pasadena CA
2015
Gina Wade Creative
Graphic Design Intern West Hollywood CA
Education
2014 - 2019
ArtCenter College of Design, USA
2016-2017
Tama Art University, Japan
Product Design, Bachelor of Science
Material Science, Minor
DesignMatters, Minor
Study Abroad, Product Design
Student Representative
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
Montreal Quebec, Canada
Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, New York
Pasadena, California
Point Reyes California
Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, California
World Design Summit
BioFabricate
Wanted Design Competition
Patagonia Enviro Fiar
Fiber Shed Fiber Symposium
Patagonia Workwear Line
Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
Recognition
Contact Me
510.882.6647