I was born in San Jose, California and grew up in Eugene, Oregon. I have always had a passion for art & design. My knack for tinkering led me to pursue a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Oregon. I strive to soak up as much knowledge as I can while working within different mediums. Throughout my education and experience I have seen a shift in my core ideology from a consumer mentality to a more sustainable design ethos that I try to live by. I have learned to appreciate the objects around me and the impacts they can make, not only in people's lives but to our environment as well.