01 Floor Lamp
Illustrator, Rhino, CNC
In my first semester of grad school, I had the joy of taking a furniture design class. I have always been in love with the geometries of the natural world. I used this class as an opportunity to create the fairytale lamp of my dreams. After initial sketching, I placed a photo of my sketch in Rhino and traced the 2d side profile of the lamp. From there. I used a CNC machine to cut my design out of plywood. This allowed me to test the approximate weight distribution of the form as well as determine the best angle for the splayed legs. I then extruded these 2D forms into 3D forms, adding multi planar tapers to create a more sleek and elegant form. I was then able to use this digital model as a template for the final piece constructed out of white oak.
02 Pour Over
Rhino
For this project, I had the pleasure of collaborating with a local coffee shop owner to bring her vision for a lightweight, travel-friendly pour-over coffee device to life. She provided initial sketches and inspiration photos, and we discussed materials, thicknesses, and aesthetic preferences to fully understand the design direction. The challenge was to create a compact, stackable form that was both functional and visually appealing.
A key design element was the bottom ridges, which traditionally prevent the coffee filter from sticking to the device. The owner wanted to turn this functional feature into a creative opportunity, and we decided to incorporate an abstracted compass design, reflecting the coffee shop's deep connection to nature and adventure. After working through several iterations, I created a 3D model in Rhino, delivering multiple file types, including 3dm files for 3D printing, to visualize and refine the design further. This process allowed us to test the fit and feel of the concept to inform future iterations.
03 Modular Brick
Rhino
I was first introduced to Rhino during my time in the architecture program at MSU, where one of the assignments involved redesigning a brick. This project was open-ended, allowing me to explore various geometric forms and materials. I decided to create a 16-sided star shape, drawing lines from each point and the midpoints between them to form intricate ridges, adding a dynamic texture to the surface.
The final design serves a functional purpose as well as an aesthetic one. When assembled, the bricks form a jolli wall, a traditional architectural feature designed to promote passive cooling. This type of wall incorporates perforations or open spaces between bricks, allowing air and light to pass through, which helps regulate temperature and provide ventilation in warmer climates. This project not only helped refine my 3D modeling skills but also deepened my appreciation for design that responds to both form and function.
04 Isometric Detail Drawing
Revit
This project showcases an isometric 3D drawing of a building section featuring the structure for an attached greenhouse. Created using Revit, the model highlights a steel truss system and glass paneling, illustrating the integration of these materials into the overall design. The drawing offers a detailed, accurate visualization of the greenhouse’s unique structural elements, making it easier to understand how the design comes together.
05 Grasshopper Snowflakes
Rhino, Grasshopper
This project is a special gift for a dear friend who just finished construction on their dream cabin in the woods. With the cabin’s proximity to Bridger, I wanted to create a piece of art that reflects the beauty of winter and nature’s geometry. Both my friend and I find deep peace and joy in observing the natural world, and snowflakes have always fascinated me with their intricate, symmetrical structures. To challenge myself, I decided to design a series of snowflake-like geometries using a Grasshopper script in Rhino, incorporating different variables to create a range of unique patterns.
My plan is to laser cut these snowflakes from white paper and arrange them in layers, staggering and stacking them to create depth, light, and shadow. The minimalist design of the cabin, with its white walls, will provide the perfect backdrop to highlight the subtle textures and shadows created by the piece. By using a white frame and white paper, I aim to evoke the way snow in winter casts delicate shapes and shadows, bringing attention to the natural beauty of form and light in an otherwise quiet, tranquil setting.