At the moment, I am completing my Masters of Interaction Design at UTS, where I'm refining my skills in User Testing, Research, and UX/UI design. These skills have complemented the experience I've acquired though my education (Masters and Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago) and my career by better equipping my future in product development and design. 

In addition to my academic pursuits, I have a diverse background in furniture and product design and development. My journey started at Bower Studios, a small Brooklyn-based design studio where I interned as a junior bachelor student and worked post graduation. At Bower, I experienced a large range of roles including junior designer, production assistant, and marketing coordinator. After a year and a half at Bower, I transitioned to West Elm as a design coordinator where I played a pivotal role in several product categories and supported my managers in design processes and decisions. I made substantial contributions to the bedroom, dining, and baby/kids categories through research, product development and design. Over my time at West Elm, I evolved into a key contributor to the baby/kids design team, gaining an in-depth understanding of the ideation, design, and development processes and working seamlessly with my cross-functional partners. 

At the moment, I am freelancing as a furniture/product designer while exploring interests and passions in other fields of design. In my freelancing career, I've focused on collaborating with clients who are passionate about quality products. 

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