I'm a interaction & digital environments designer based in NYC. Working for a variety of clients in Tech, Education, Fashion and Music, I design solutions and perspectives through products and audiovisual experiences.
I'm a communication, interaction & spatial designer based in NYC. Working for a variety of clients in Tech, Education, Fashion and Music, I design solutions and perspectives through Visual Design, Product UX, Branding and Art Direction.
I'm a communication, interaction & spatial designer based in NYC. Working for a variety of clients in Tech, Education, Fashion and Music, I design solutions and perspectives through Visual Design, Product UX, Branding and Art Direction.
I'm a communication, interaction & spatial designer based in NYC. Working for a variety of clients in Tech, Education, Fashion and Music, I design solutions and perspectives through Visual Design, Product UX, Branding and Art Direction.
I'm a communication and interaction designer based in NYC. Working for a variety of clients in Tech, Education, Fashion and Music, I design solutions and perspectives through Visual Design, Product UX, Branding and Art Direction.
About
As a recent alumn of Carnegie Mellon University's Bachelors of Design program with an additional minor in Intelligent Environments, I use my background in experience and systems design to apply new approaches to my work with clients, organizations and self-initiated projects.
As a recent alumn of Carnegie Mellon University's Bachelors of Design program with an additional minor in Intelligent Environments, I use my background in user experience and spatial systems design to apply new approaches to my work with clients, organizations and self-initiated projects. My work spans across a variety of mediums, taking form as digital services, identities, bluesky interactions, speculative objects, sound installations, essays and drawings.
As a recent alumn of Carnegie Mellon University's Bachelors of Design program with an additional minor in Intelligent Environments, I use my background in user experience and spatial systems design to apply new approaches to my work with clients, organizations and self-initiated projects. My work spans across a variety of mediums, taking form as digital services, identities, bluesky interactions, speculative objects, sound installations, essays and drawings.
As a recent alumn of Carnegie Mellon University's Bachelors of Design program with an additional minor in Intelligent Environments, I use my background in user experience and spatial systems design to apply new approaches to my work with clients, organizations and self-initiated projects. My work spans across a variety of mediums, taking form as digital services, identities, bluesky interactions, speculative objects, sound installations, essays and drawings.
I'm passionate about design and emerging tech that creates clarity out of complex situations. My intent is always to use design as a language that creates new conversations in the cultural and civic sphere.
I'm passionate about design and emerging tech that informs, includes and inspires people. My intent is always to use design as a language that bridges the gaps between understanding and agency, to make a difference in the cultural and civic sphere.
Experience
Wick Editor
UX and Creative Lead
2017-2019
Wick Editor
UX and Creative Lead
2017-2019
Wick Editor
UX and Creative Lead
2017-2019
Wick Editor
UX and Creative Lead
2017-2019
Wick Editor
UX and Creative Lead
2017-2019
Designed interaction patterns, interface specs, visual assets and a brand schema across desktop and mobile apps of a browser-based toolkit for creating interactive art, animations and games online.
Designed interaction patterns, interface specs, visual assets and a brand schema across desktop and mobile apps of a browser-based toolkit for creating interactive art, animations and games online.
Lunar Gala
Creative Director
2018-2019
Lunar Gala
Creative Director
2018-2019
Lunar Gala
Creative Director
2018-2019
Lunar Gala
Creative Director
2018-2019
Designed the Brand Experience of Pittsburgh’s largest fashion event of the year through the direction of Print, Web, Motion, and Press elements throughout recruitment, advertising and Day-of-Show.
Designed the Brand Experience of Pittsburgh’s largest fashion event of the year through the direction of Print, Web, Motion, and Press elements throughout recruitment, advertising and Day-of-Show.
Designed the Brand Experience of Pittsburgh’s largest fashion event of the year through the direction of Print, Web, Motion, and Press elements throughout recruitment, advertising and Day-of-Show.
Microsoft Cortana @ AI&R
UX Design Intern
2018
Microsoft Cortana @ AI&R
UX Design Intern
2018
Microsoft Cortana @ AI&R
UX Design Intern
2018
Microsoft Cortana @ AI&R
2018
Designed new tangible interfaces and voice-driven experiences in the realm of accessibility with Cortana. More information available upon request.
Designed new tangible interfaces and voice-driven experiences in the realm of accessibility with Cortana. More information available upon request.
Designed new tangible interfaces and voice-driven experiences in the realm of accessibility with Cortana. More information available upon request.
The Frank Ratcheye Studio
for Creative Inquiry
Graphic Designer
2018
The Frank Ratcheye Studio
for Creative Inquiry
Graphic Designer
2018
The Frank Ratcheye Studio
for Creative Inquiry
Graphic Designer
2018
Frank Ratchye-Studio for Creative Inquiry
Graphic Designer
2018
Designed print, website modules and promotional material for Carnegie Mellon University's new media research laboratory.
Designed print, website modules and promotional material for Carnegie Mellon University's new media research laboratory.
Designed print, website modules and promotional material for Carnegie Mellon University's new media research laboratory.
Designed print, website modules and promotional material for Carnegie Mellon University's new media research laboratory.
Odopod
UX Design Intern
2017
Odopod
UX Design Intern
2017
Odopod
UX Design Intern
2017
Odopod
UX Design Intern
2017
Designed a bluesky interaction system for the upcoming Sony Playstation V. Completed an R&D design sprint for Google Home that explores the affordances of conversational interfaces for immersive storytelling for kids.
Designed a bluesky interaction system for the upcoming Sony Playstation V. Completed an R&D design sprint for Google Home that explores the affordances of CUIs for immersive storytelling.
Designed a bluesky interaction system for the upcoming Sony Playstation V. Completed an R&D design sprint for Google Home that explores the affordances of CUIs for immersive storytelling.
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
Designed infographics for the Urban Climate Change Research Network’s publication, “Second Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities for City Leaders”.
Designed infographics for the Urban Climate Change Research Network’s publication, “Second Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities for City Leaders”.
Designed infographics for the Urban Climate Change Research Network’s publication, “Second Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities for City Leaders”.
Designed infographics for the Urban Climate Change Research Network’s publication, “Second Assessment Report on Climate Change and Cities for City Leaders”.
Education
Education
Education
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Design (Presidential Scholar)
Minor in Intelligent Environments
2019
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Full Scholarship Summer Program
2014
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Design (Presidential Scholar)
Minor in Intelligent Environments
2019
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Full Scholarship Summer Program
2014
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Design (Presidential Scholar)
Minor in Intelligent Environments
2019
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Full Scholarship Summer Program
2014
UCCRN, The Earth Institute, NASA GISS
Graphic Design Intern
2016
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Design (Presidential Scholar)
Minor in Intelligent Environments
2019
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Full Scholarship Summer Program
2014
Skills & Tools
Skills & Tools
Skills & Tools
Skills & Tools
Skills
Skills
Skills
Skills
Experience & Interaction Design
Visual Design
2D & 3D Prototyping
Motion Graphics
Basic Front-End Dev.
Illustration
Sketching & Wireframing
Sound Design
Soft Goods Fabrication
Experience & Interaction Design
Visual Design
2D & 3D Prototyping
Motion Graphics
Basic Front-End Dev.
Illustration
Sketching & Wireframing
Sound Design
Soft Goods Fabrication
Experience & Interaction Design
Visual Design
2D & 3D Prototyping
Motion Graphics
Basic Front-End Dev.
Illustration
Sketching & Wireframing
Sound Design
Soft Goods Fabrication
Experience & Interaction Design
Visual Design
2D & 3D Prototyping
Motion Graphics
Basic Front-End Dev.
Illustration
Sketching & Wireframing
Sound Design
Soft Goods Fabrication
Tools
Tools
Tools
Tools
Adobe CC
Sketch
Figma
Principle
Unity, C#
Fusion 360
Blender
Cinema 4D
Rhino, Grasshopper
3D Printing
Max/MSP/Jitter
Ableton
Adobe CC
Sketch
Figma
Principle
Unity, C#
Blender
Cinema 4D
Rhino
3D Printing
Max/MSP/Jitter
Ableton
Adobe CC
Sketch
Figma
Principle
Unity, C#
Blender
Cinema 4D
Rhino
3D Printing
Max/MSP/Jitter
Ableton
Adobe CC
Sketch
Figma
Principle
Unity, C#
Blender
Cinema 4D
Rhino
3D Printing
Max/MSP/Jitter
Ableton
Accolades
Accolades
Accolades
Accolades
Accolades
CMU Inaugural Presidential Scholar 2015 - 2019
Mozilla Open Source Support Program Grant 2018
KPCB Design Mentorship Program / Finalist 2017
Dean’s List 2017
Harvard Crimson Journalism Award / 1st Place 2015
CMU Inaugural Presidential Scholar 2015 - 2019
Mozilla Open Source Support Program Grant 2018
KPCB Design Mentorship Program / Finalist 2017
Dean’s List 2017
Harvard Crimson Journalism Award / 1st Place 2015
CMU Inaugural Presidential Scholar 2015 - 2019
Mozilla Open Source Support Program Grant 2018
KPCB Design Mentorship Program / Finalist 2017
Dean’s List 2017
Harvard Crimson Journalism Award / 1st Place 2015
CMU Inaugural Presidential Scholar 2015 - 2019
Mozilla Open Source Support Program Grant 2018
KPCB Design Mentorship Program / Finalist 2017
Dean’s List 2017
Harvard Crimson Journalism Award / 1st Place 2015
CMU Inaugural Presidential Scholar 2015 - 2019
Mozilla Open Source Support Program Grant 2018
KPCB Design Mentorship Program / Finalist 2017
Dean’s List 2017
Harvard Crimson Journalism Award / 1st Place 2015
Languages
Languages
Languages
Languages
Languages
English (Native)
Italian (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
English (Native)
Italian (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
English (Native)
Italian (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
English (Native)
Italian (Fluent)
French (Conversational)
English (Native)
Italian (Fluent)
French (Conversational)