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design philosophy

Design is universal. It is what defines us, not as in-dividuals, but as a group of people, as a society, as a culture. When we have a mutual respect for de-signs from around the world, we have a respect for the culture and people who created them. That re-spect will pave the way to a future in which we as humans are all connected, without the suppression of any individual society. This path will create expe-riences which provide joy and excitement into even the most simple parts of our lives.

curriculum vitae

ACTIVITIES

EDUCATIONUniversity of CincinnatiCollege of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning

Cincinnati, OH Sep 2009-Jun 2014B.S. Industrial DesignMarketing MinorUniversity Honors ProgramGPA: 3.9

EXPERIENCEMunchkin Inc. Jun 2009 - Sep 2009

Jul 2010 - Sep 2010Product Development InternDesigned and tested products, picked color swatches, communicated with over-sees Engineers, and built models.

DAAP Asian ExtravaganzaJun 2010 - Jul 2010Design Student

Th r e e - w e e k H o n o r s P r o g r a m t r i p t o T a i w a n a n d C h i n a. A t t e n d ed a d e s i g n w o r k s h o p a t N C K U i n T a i n a n a n d t h e W o r l d E x p o in S h a n g h a i .

Interaction Design Association (IxDA)Mar 2010 - PresentFounding President

Founded one of the first student chapters of IxDA in the USA, promoting the field of Interaction Design by hosting speakers and design workshops.

Marketing Research ProjectJan 2010 - PresentResearcher

Worked with the Director of University Honors to create a model predicting where students would attend college.

Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)Mar 2010 - PresentJunior Vice-President

Assisted Junior President with planning and hosting events.

DAAP TribunalSep 2009 - PresentRepresentative

Represented IDSA and IxDA in the Student Government of DAAP.

SKILLSSketching and RenderingModel MakingAdobe Photoshop CS4Adobe Illustrator CS4Adobe InDesign CS4Microsoft Office

AWARDSDean’s List (all quarters)National Cheng Kung University Workshop Gold Design AwardCincinnatus ScholarAlumni Association ScholarshipUniversity Honors Travel GrantAP Scholar with HonorHigh School Science Achievement Award

design foundationscolor, form, and space

This is the final project of the foundations year- the monolith. It represents the cumulation of ideas gained throughout the year, from creating visual interest via contrast to using repetition and axis changes to create tactile interest. The monolith is a form which has no top or bottom- instead it is something you should want to pick up and explore if you see it laying on a table.

These are studies in form, color, and composition. They represent many different design elements, including gestalt theory, repeti-tion, rhythm, grid systems, golden proportions, transparencies, color schemes, complementary colors, analogous colors, grouping, tension, and figure ground relationships.

design foundationscolor, form, and space

This is the final project of the foundations year- the monolith. It represents the cumulation of ideas gained throughout the year, from creating visual interest via contrast to using repetition and axis changes to create tactile interest. The monolith is a form which has no top or bottom- instead it is something you should want to pick up and explore if you see it laying on a table.

These are studies in form, color, and composition. They represent many different design elements, including gestalt theory, repetition, rhythm, grid systems, golden proportions, transparencies, color schemes, complementary colors, analogous colors, grouping, tension, and figure ground relationships.

design foundationscolor, form, and space

This is the final project of the foundations year- the monolith. It represents the cumulation of ideas gained throughout the year, from creating visual interest via contrast to using repetition and axis changes to create tactile interest. The monolith is a form which has no top or bottom- instead it is something you should want to pick up and explore if you see it laying on a table.

One of the most interesting aspects of the monolith is the fact that it is made of a single piece of wood. After modeling it in clay, I cut the model into 15 equally tall slices with a wire. These slices have an axis on which they all line up to form my volume. By rotating the axis on the wood panel, I was able to achieve the striping effect, where every other stripe is the wood grain running in the opposite direction.

These are studies in form, color, and composition. They represent many different design elements, including gestalt theory, repetition, rhythm, grid systems, golden proportions, transparencies, color schemes, complementary colors, analogous colors, grouping, tension, and figure ground relationships.

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1. A clay model is formed from roma plastiline medium clay.

2. Using a wire at the thickness of the wooden plank, the clay is cut into slices. An axis is drawn around the form to help ensure that the pieces can be reassembled.

3. The slices are laid out on graph paper, with the axis’ lined up with the grid. The slices are then traced onto the graph paper.

4. The graph paper slices are then laid out on a plank of wood, rotat-ing every other axis to follow and go against the wood grain.

5. The slices are cut out on the band saw, glued together in parts, and left to sit overnight.

6. Once all the parts have been glued together, sandpaper is used to change the chunky blocks into a smooth form. Starting with 80 grit, work your way down to 1200 grit, and then use notebook paper.

7. Tung oil is buffed into monolith for the natural color to truly shine.

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