Extras


This is the space for personal exploration into topics or problems I am interested in investigating and projects I have done in the past that I would like to feature. Most of the work is in progress and may include reflections on my experiences exploring these areas.







Stradie Vecchie



Personal Project

Project overview: Exploration in shoe design inspired by the streets of Italy

Exploring: fashion, sketching, mood boards, material study, object storytelling





People-to-Oyster erosion barriers



Academic Project

Project overview:

Exploring: Sustainable design, climate mitigation, systems design, artificial habitats, Rhino outdoor scene rendering capabilities








Process Posters


Professional Project

Project overview: Visualizations for internal design team use (feedback from UN for workshop)

Exploring: visual storytelling, fast communication, easy-to-read images








Branded Illustrations


Professional Project

Project overview: Creating illustrations for an independent writer’s brand and social media presence

Exploring: social media design, illustration, content organization








Presidential Impact Report: Bryant University’s new brand and [IN] campaign application



Professional Project

Exploring: Editorial design, cover art, AI prompting, photo editing






Chocolate Packaging



Academic Project

Project overview: The project is about alternative ways to share sexual health information through packaging. It is about moments when we share.

Exploring: package design, alternative communication, user experience










Custom map for world-building exercise with nation’s leaders


Professional Project

Project overview: Map of a make-believe world for government leaders to explore what to do when the power grid goes down due to snowstorm conditions.

Exploring: stylized illustration

Team: Irina Wang






Mapping object ecosystem for Via campaign


Professional Project

Project overview: Visual map to understand the product ecosystem and how different components fit into one another under the 4 exchange models: open session, workshop, skills, and celebration.

Exploring: infographics, visual mapping, artifact strategy



Council of Strategic Risks Ecology Strategy for maximum impact and limited resources


Professional Project

Project overview: Map of a make-believe world for government leaders to explore what to do when the power grid goes down due to snowstorm conditions.

Exploring: Strategy communication, infographic design, workshop design, storytelling

Team: Megan Valanidas and Charlie Cannon






Workshops







Periodic Table Redesign


Personal Project

Exploring: Photoshop, composition, typography, science communication

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