a bit about me:
born & raised in kansas, i've been a maker & dreamer since day one.
i've never been afraid to pursue my ideas by any means necessary– which has led me into countless creative ventures. writing, dancing, learning to play 8 musical instruments, painting, collaging, or constructing elaborate, storied worlds from ideas and materials from the woods behind my house... my ideas have dragged me into many spheres (sometimes, it feels, against my will).
i didn't lose this mentality in design school; i've never seen the boundaries between disciplines as hard lines, and credit my multidisciplinary interest to my educational environment and innate curiosity. i see design as a tool, used to create environments that tell stories, better lives, draw attention to beauty, and ultimately promote human flourishing. it's always felt more than natural to me to create whatever i feel is needed to further a concept: a custom piece of furniture, the design of an app, a new lighting fixture, a piece of clothing...
if you're interested in who i am laid out neatly in columns, look no further than below. otherwise, check out the rest of the site.
Education
M.IAPD May 2023
Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design
College of Architecture, Planning, & Design
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
4.0 Graduate & 3.9 Undergraduate GPA
Master of Interior Architecture & Product Design
College of Architecture, Planning, & Design
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
4.0 Graduate & 3.9 Undergraduate GPA
Study Abroad Spring 2022
Furniture & Textile Design
Danish Institute for Study Abroad
Copenhagen, Denmark
Experience
Gensler San Francisco, 2022
Intern
Work 2 Studio intern. Worked alongside a project team designing commercial interiors. Designed and created interior visualizations, presentations, selected materials & finishes.
Intern
Work 2 Studio intern. Worked alongside a project team designing commercial interiors. Designed and created interior visualizations, presentations, selected materials & finishes.
Kansas State University Manhattan KS, 2022
Graduate Teaching Assistant
GTA for Professor of Practice Michelle Wempe’s Professional Practice course.
Arrow Coffee Company Manhattan KS, 2019-2022
Barista & Bartender
Envisioned, crafted, & served specialty coffee + cocktails as a barista & bartender. Designed merchandise, graphics, and branding for the company & its sister company Pool House Kitchen & Bar.
Barista & Bartender
Envisioned, crafted, & served specialty coffee + cocktails as a barista & bartender. Designed merchandise, graphics, and branding for the company & its sister company Pool House Kitchen & Bar.
Honors & Awards
Metropolis Future 100 Spring 2023
Selected as one of 100 architecture & interior design students graduating in 2023.
Jack C. Durgan Interior Architecture & Industrial Design Award Spring 2023
Presented at graduation to the outstanding overall designer of each IAID graduating class who "best demonstrates understanding of the synthesis of specializations within the design curriculum."
James DuBois Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Spring 2023
Presented at graduation in recognition of academic performance, thesis project, and contributions at K-State.
Eugene T. McGraw Scholastic Award Spring 2023
Awarded at graduation to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average in the IAID department.
Awarded at graduation to the student with the highest cumulative grade point average in the IAID department.
Gensler Brinkmann Scholarship Spring 2022
First place winner.
First place winner.
Steelcase NEXT Semi Finalist Spring 2022
One of five finalists from 1000 entries to national competition.
One of five finalists from 1000 entries to national competition.
Dean’s List 2018-2023
Skills & Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Grasshopper
Microsoft Office
Revit
Rhino 3D
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Grasshopper
Microsoft Office
Revit
Rhino 3D