Philosophy

Products play an important role in our everyday lives and they are a direct reflection of the people and companies that create them. I believe working in the space between the user and the maker. Melding the needs of the user with the philosophy of the maker.

Work History

Boon Inc. [Manager] 2022 - Present

Responsibilities to mentor and teach other designers as well as address costing, manufacturing, and marketing concerns. Helped move projects forward and manage projects and relationships with internal teams and outside vendors and manufacturers all while keeping the brand standards for design at the forefront.

Boon Inc. [Lead] 2018 - 2022

Had my hand in just about every project and brand initiative. Defined the next generation of brand aesthetics.

J J C O L E Collections. [Lead] 2018 - 2022

Took on a new challenge of inspiring the soft goods brand within the TOMY umbrella.

Boon Inc. [Mid/Senior] 2013 - 2018

Responsible for taking projects from concept to CAD and engineering, as well as working closely with manufacturer and safety regulations to carry project through to production. Took upon role of guiding newer talent and maintaining brand image.

Boon Inc. [Junior] 2011 - 2013

Became more heavily involved in the development process. Worked more closely with marketing to refine products. Took on packaging design role along with product development responsibilities.

Boon Inc. [Intership] 2010 - 2011

Worked on everything. Graphic design, trade show displays, product and market research, and product ideation.

Samsung Mobile [Consultant] 2010

Collaboration between ASU students and Samsung Mobile to envision a potential smartphone of the future for the Baby Boomer demographic.

Mediphor Design [Internship] 2009

Worked on everything from concept sketching and rendering to creating concept presentations and study models.

Gold Stars

2022 JPMA Innovation Finalist

PIVOT Toddler Tower

2021 Good Design Award

GRUB High Chair

2017 Most Innovative Award

TOMY International

2013 People Play Award Nomination

TimeToPlayMag.com

IDSA Student Merit Award Nomination

Arizona State University

Education

Arizona State University

Bachelors Degree: Industrial Design

College of Design

GPA: 3.72

Languages

English [native]

Spanish [second]