DESIGN & ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
I am currently majoring in Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell, where I am developing a strong foundation in design thinking and sustainable practices. At Cornell, I completed a range of studio courses in 2D, 3D, and graphic design, where I expanded my creative approach and problem-solving skills. The work presented here reflects my growth as a designer and my commitment to sustainability.
STUDY LOUNGE 1159
“A CONCEPT IS THE MAIN IDEA THAT SETS THE DESIGN DIRECTION AND EXPLAINS THE PURPOSE BEHIND EACH DECISION”
CHALLENGE: DEVELOP A CONCEPT, SCHEMATIC DESIGN PRESENTATION AND 3D MODEL FOR THE STUDY LOUNGE 1159 IN MVR AT CORNELL UNIVERISTY
FINDINGS: I CAN APPLY THIS IN REAL LIFE BY USING RESEARCH AND USER FEEDBACK TO DESIGN SPACES THAT FEEL GOOD AND FUNCTION BETTER EVERYDAY
PRODUCT ORIGIN CYCLE
CHALLENGE: CREATE A FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT USING RECLAIMED MATERIALS FROM ITHACA REUSE THEN MAP AND NARRATE EACH MATERIAL’S JOURNEY THROUGH A VISUAL STORY
FINDINGS: LEARNED HOW TO COMMUNICATE DATA VISUALLY WITH EMOTION SO THE STORY BEHIND THE MATERIALS ACTUALLY CONNECTS WITH THE PEOPLE.
INTERACTIVE GAME
CHALLENGE: RESEARCH TOP DONATION CENTERS AND CREATE A GAME TO HELP ITHACA REUSE CENTER TRY AND CHOOSE BETTER REUSE SRATEGIES.
FINDING: LEARNING REUSE FROM OTHERSTRANSLATED REAL-WORLD MODELS (SALVATION ARMY, ROTOR, IKEA, REPAIR, CAFE, GOODWILL) INTO AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
WORKPLACE DESIGN
CHALLENGE: CONSULT FOR REV ITHACA START UP WORKSITE TO IDENTIFY OPERATIONAL & ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS AND PROPOSE DESIGN SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND SUPPORT THEIR GOALS.
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FINDINGS: EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH ANALYSIS LED TO A SOLUTION BOOKLET WITH CLEAR, ACTIONABLE DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS ALIGNED WITH REV’S OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS.
DSOURCE UNIT
CHALLENGE: DESIGN AND BUILD A RECYCLABLE STORAGE UNIT FOR THECOLLAGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY THAT SUPPORTS SORTING AND DECOMPOSING MATERIALS WITH THREE COMPARMENTS (LARGE, MEDIUM, SMALL).
FINDINGS: WORKED IN A TEAM ON THE LARGE COMPARTMENT, USED LASER-CUT MACHINE TO CUT, SAND, AND VARNISH THE WOOD. LEARNED ABOUT HOW MUCH THE FINAL RESULT DEPENDS ON CRAFT AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL
ITHACA FINGER LAKES FUTURE HUB
CHALLENGE: TURN ITHACA REUSE USER + OPERATIONS NEEDS INTO A CLEAR FUTURE HUB LAYOUT
FINDINGS: IINTERVIEWS, OBSERVATIONS, AND SITE VISITS SHAPED A PLAN THAT BALANCES RETAIL + CAFE WITH INTAKE, SORTING, WASHING AND DISASSEMBLY
CHALLENGE: CREATE A VISUAL CAMPAIGN ABOUT AN ENVIRONENT/SOCIAL ISSUE IN OUR WORLD THAT REASONATES WITH YOU AMONG A PARTNER.
IMMIGRANT STUDENT RIGHTS
FINDINGS: I LEARNED HOW TO COMMUNICATE A SOCIAL ISSUE BY BALANCING COMPOSITION, CONTRAST, SCALE, COLOR, TYPOGRAPHY, AND STRONG VISUALS.
PROJECT IN COLLABORATION WITH ANIKA SUKUMAR
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS
BOOKCOVERS
BAUHAUS COLLAGE
GEGO RETICULAREAS BOOK
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Pattern Progress Book
