EXPLORATIONS
this is where you will find projects that have shaped my journeyIn 2025, I had the opportunity to enter a merch design competition between my program and I was fortunate enough to win with my design. As Vice President of Special Projects at the time, I was responsible for sourcing the merchandise and overseeing the production process.
Through this experience, I learned the importance of cost analysis and selecting a supplier. The supplier’s blanks were priced too high to generate profit. I applied what I learned from this toward’s this year’s merch desgin, which turned out to be much more profitable and afofrdable
This first-year project explored the design and functionality of a mono-material cutting tool sculpted from kolb clay to simulate the qualities of a zirconia ceramic knife. The conpet focused on creating a tool tailored for cutting fruit other handheld foods. To prioritize comfort and control, I developed an ergonomic form that feels full in the hand to enhance gip and precision during use.
This personal project involved developing a reusable container for store-bought rotisserie chickens. The goal was to create a practical resusable solution that is a household need. My contributions included desgining the product, developing the logo and packaging, taking product photos, and creating supporting infographics. The product is now being sold on Amazon and can be viewed with here.
This second-year project focused on redesigning an eating experience by exploring principles of experience
design, emotional design, visual perception, color and light, and tactile experiences. Our team chose the reimagine the shared experience of cheese fondue, enhancing its sensory and social elements through the design. The accompanying graphic was developed to communicate the experienve and our project was selected for exhibition at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum.