About
Hi, my name is Jess. I am a designer with a goal to improve the quality of life of people and the environment. I graduated from Parsons School of Design's MFA Industrial Design Program and am currently working as a Designer in NY.
Early in school I was captivated by the perspectives designers gained for a project through research and imagination. And how they used that to achieve a holistic view of design directives, limits, and possibilities. Throughout my graduate studies, I further diversified my design skillset and developed a passion for sustainability. This has led me to found Le Motif Design studio, where I experiment with biomaterials within a home product perspective.
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I realize real world needs but also research connections for areas of overlap where needs and desires can be met to go beyond the user's expectations. I create products that question the expectations of the product's traditional use but add value by meeting the user's lifestyle needs.
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If you have questions or want to collaborate with me, please feel free to reach out.
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Education
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Parsons School of Design Master of Fine Arts, Industrial Design, GPA 3.9, President Scholarship
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University of Oregon Bachelor of Arts, Product Design, GPA 4.1, Talent Award and Scholarship, Leadership Award
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Skills
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Software
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign) I Rhino 3D I SolidWorks I Keyshot I V-Ray I Microsoft Office Suite I Figma I Fusion360 I 3D MAX
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Hands-on
Rapid Prototyping I Hand Sketching I 3D Printing I Textile Design I Digital Fabrication I Screen Printing I Woodworking I Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making I
Ceramics I Pattern Design I Product Photography I Sewing I Furniture Design
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Features and Exhibits
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'Featured Industrial Designer' Featured on Women in Industrial Design I Featured on IDSA NYC I Featured on WeVux
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'Pillo' Featured at NYCxDesign Student Spotlight and Digital Yearbook I Featured at The WantedDesign 2021 Student Showcase I Featured in The New School's Thesis Spotlight and Medium Magazine
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'Chemicals of Mutual Concern' Exhibited at the Art Museum at the University of Toronto I Exhibited at the Canadian Cultural Center in Paris I Featured on the Materials Map
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'Cloud DIY Lighting Kit' Exhibited at ICFF 2019 I Featured in an Arts Thread Article I Featured in House Tipster Industry Article I Featured on WeVux
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'Minimalist Utensil Shelf' Featured at Interzinc 2018 conference I Winner of 2018 Interzinc Challenge
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'Design & Joy' Exhibited at Licensing Expo 2019
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