Project One :
Saddle Coffee Table  
  








I designed this coffee table out of my love for leather and the way it softens and changes color over time. I’ve always believed furniture should be touched, lived with, and show signs of life. This piece is meant to invite that kind of connection, where every mark and crease becomes part of its story.


    

Research + solution

   
I wanted to create a contrast between worn-in leather and silver hardware. As the leather softens over time, I developed a way to retighten it using a belt buckle as the solution.










Project Two :
Cocktail smoker kit  






































This project started with a simple observation: a bartender at my local spot using a cocktail smoker. The process felt messy, impractical, and detached from the guest experience. I saw a chance to improve it. The result is an all-in-one smoker kit that keeps the workspace clean, makes the process efficient, and turns the ritual into a performance guests can enjoy.




Problem Identified

 While the final result was compelling, the process wasn’t. The bartender had to juggle multiple tools, clean up ash, and manage an awkward setup. It had potential, but the design didn’t support the experience.Design approach 

 I reimagined the cocktail smoker as a single, self-contained kit—easy to use, clean, and visually appealing. Function met theater: the design allows the bartender to interact with guests, creating a moment of storytelling and ritual rather than a technical chore.







The herb ramekin spins gracefully,         emmitting a sound that enriches the         sensory theater of the cocktail                 preparation.







Project Three :
Origami lamp  
  

























This lamp was born from a design challenge centered on transformation: using found or discarded objects as the foundation for a functional lighting piece. Rather than starting with a concept, we began with the materials—working backwards to discover form and function from what already existed




Process 

While exploring discarded items, I came across a small origami foldable box. Its geometric structure got me curious about how I could use its inherent creases and flexibility to create something both sculptural and functional.


By studying the box's folding patterns, I experimented with how light might interact with the angles. How it could diffuse the light or cast shadows. The final design preserves the essence of the original object while reimagining it as an ambient light fixture.






























Project Four :
Ribbon lamp  
  Senior thesis

 


My goal is to highlight steel’s raw beauty, strength, and durability, celebrating its value not only as an industrial staple but as a material meant to be experienced. Through this piece, I wanted to encourage touch, inviting people to engage with steel in a way that feels human.