EDUCATION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, Rhode Island | 2007 - 2009
Master of Fine Arts, Furniture Design
Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Furniture Design
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing
Computer Numeric Controlled Machining, 3D/4D Printing, and Robotics
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Biomimicry Design
Product / Furniture Design
EXPERIENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Central Oregon Community College | Bend, Oregon | 2022 - Present
Assistant Professor of Art and Design
Ruth Fore | Bend, Oregon | 2007 - Present
Designer
Oregon State University | Bend, Oregon | 2021 - 2022
Outdoor Products / Engineering Instructor
University of Oregon | Eugene, Oregon | 2014 - 2021
Product Design Instructor
Oregon State University | Corvallis, Oregon | 2016 - 2019
Wood Science and Engineering / Renewable Materials Instructor
University of Oregon | Eugene, Oregon | 2014 - 2015
College of Design Wood Shop and Digital Fabrication Lab Technician
Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, Florida | 2011 - 2013
Visiting 3D Design Professor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Perkinston, Mississippi | 2010 - 2011
Art and Design Instructor
Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, Rhode Island | 2007 - 2009
Furniture Design Teaching Assistant
Working Class Studio | Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2007
Product/Graphic Design Intern
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TallWood Design Institute | Corvallis, Oregon | 2019 - 2020
www.tallwooddesigninstitute.org
Course Content Designer
Certification Program in Mass Timber Manufacturing and Construction
Course content: Introduction to CNC for Mass Timber
Nick Clark Design | Philomath, Oregon | 2016 - 2017
CAD Designer
Projects: Interior, furniture, and exhibition design
Showtime | New York, New York | 2008
www.showtime.com/dexter
Product Designer for Dexter Series
Project: Dexter body part earrings
G-Speak with Oblong & Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, Rhode Island | 2009
Product Interaction Designer
Project: Interactive objects for the digital environment
Blik & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2007
Graphic Designer
Project: Decorative vinyl wall decals
Coca-Cola & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2007
Product/Graphic Designer
Project: Branded tableware
Civvies & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2006
Furniture Designer
Project: Retail store seating
Wilson Art Laminate & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2006
Furniture Designer
Project: Seating for advertising campaign
Smalto & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2006
Furniture Designer
Project: Boutique seating
Hickory Business Furniture & Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, Georgia | 2006
Furniture Designer
Project: Contract seating
SKILLS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Design
Computer Aided Design (CAD), Digital Product Rendering, CAD Simulation and Structural Product Analysis, Generative Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Prototyping, Ergonomic Design, Sustainable Design, Universal/Adaptive Design, Exhibition Design
Fabrication
Wood Machining, Wood Working, Wood Vacuum and Steam Bending, Metal Machining, Metal Casting, Metal Welding, Blacksmithing, Ceramics Hand Building, Nerikomi, Ceramics Glazing/Firing, Ceramics 3D Printing, Slip Casting, Sewing
Production Processes
Elastomer/Polymer Manufacturing, Thermosetting/Thermoforming, Multi-Part Mold Construction, Multi-Axis CNC Routing, Chip Load Testing, Laser Engraving/Cutting, Water Jet Cutting, 3D Printing Systems: Gantry and Suspended Bowden, 3D Printing Processes: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)/Stereolithography (SLA), Product Testing
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum/Program Development
SOFTWARE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Aided Design
SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, Fusion 360, SketchUp
Computer Aided Manufacturing
SolidCAM, RhinoCAM, VCarve, Cura, NetFabb, MeshLabs
Rendering
KeyShot, VRay, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros, Fusion 350
Photography | Graphic | Layouts
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign
Animation | Film | Audio
Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Camtasia
Office
iWork Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Educational Platforms
Canvas, Blackboard, Harmonize
Social Media Platforms
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok
CERTIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SolidWorks | Dassault Systèmes | 2021
Associate Mechanical Design
Young Entrepreneurs | U.S. Small Business Administration | 2020
Entrepreneurial Certification
Online Course Development | Oregon State University | 2017
Ecampus Certification
ACADEMIC COLLABORATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
InventOR | 2023
Student Project: Product Development
Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards & Oregon State University | 2022
Student Project: Finalist Judging
Western Hardwood Association, Oregon State University, & University of Oregon | 2017 - 2019
Student Project: Furniture and home products
The Arts Center & Oregon State University | 2018
Student Project: Pedestal/exhibition designs
United Way & Oregon State University | 2018
Student Project: Office furniture and artwork
Smith and Fong & Oregon State University | 2016
Student Project: Furniture and home products
MakeUp in New York & University of Oregon | 2015
Student Project: Makeup packaging
GroovyStuff & University of Oregon | 2015
Student Project: Furniture and home products
INDUSTRY DONATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Festool | Oregon State University | 2018
Equipment Donation, Value: $2500
Western Hardwood Association | Oregon State University & University of Oregon | 2017 - 2019
Material Donation, Value: $11,000
Anonymous Donor | Oregon State University | 2017
Digital Fabrication Lab Equipment Donation, Value: $2000
Smith and Fong | Oregon State University | 2016
Material Donation, Value: $18,000
GroovyStuff | University of Oregon | 2015
Material Donation, Value: $4500
GRANT FUNDING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mentored Employment Program | Oregon State University | 2016 - 2018
Value: $3000
Learning Innovation Grant | Oregon State University | 2017
Value: $7053
Ecampus Program Development | Oregon State University | 2017
Value: $7500
Learning Innovation Grant | Oregon State University | 2016
Value: $9870
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hacker Bend | Bend, Oregon | 2022
Central Oregon Community College Representative
Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers Fair | Las Vegas, Nevada | 2017
Oregon State University Representative
High Point Furniture Market | High Point, North Carolina | 2015
University of Oregon Representative
Ringling Faculty Leadership Team for the STARS Program | Sarasota, Florida | 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design Representative
Partnership for Academic Leadership in Sustainability Conference | Chicago, Illinois | 2012
Ringling College or Art and Design Representative
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | Deer Isle, Maine | 2006
Blacksmithing Studio, Summer Session
Furniture Assistantship | San Diego, California | 2005
Furniture Society Conference Demonstrator Assistant
AFFILIATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Paulines | Oregon State University, College of Forestry | 2018 - 2019
Mentor for gender minorities
Mentored Employment Program | Oregon State University | College of Forestry 2016 - 2018
Mentor for undergraduate students
American Association of Woodturners | Portland, Oregon | 2018 - 2019
Member
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild | Corvallis, Oregon | 2016 - 2017
Member
The Furniture Society | 2004 - 2007
Member
ACADEMIC SERVICE -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Strengthening Community Colleges Department of Labor Grant Team | 2022 - 2023
Central Oregon Community College
COCC Student Showcase | 2022
Central Oregon Community College
COCC Holiday Art Sale | 2022
Central Oregon Community College
AutoDesk Fusion 360 Workshop for Faculty | 2022
Central Oregon Community College
UX Faculty Hiring Committee | 2022
Central Oregon Community College
TallWood Design Institute Hiring Committee | 2019
Oregon State University / University of Oregon
College of Forestry Computing Committee | 2018 - 2019
Oregon State University
Wood Science and Engineering Recruiting Committee | 2017 - 2019
Oregon State University
College of Forestry Safety Committee | 2016 - 2019
Oregon State University
Wood Science and Engineering Safety Committee | 2016 - 2019
Oregon State University
Sustainable Campus Initiatives Committee | 2012 - 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design
Design Foundation Curriculum Development Committee | 2011 - 2013
Ringling College of Art and Design
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oregon High School Connection | 2017 - 2019
Attendees: Oregon high school teachers
Host: Oregon State University
Presentation Topic: Digital Design for Manufacturing Workshop
Girls STEM Outreach Workshop | 2018
Attendees: Hanby Middle School students
Host: Oregon State University
Presentation Topic: Digital Design for Manufacturing Workshop
Wood Science and Engineering Seminar Series | 2015
Attendees: Wood Science and Engineering faculty, staff, and students
Host: Oregon State University
Presentation Topic: Design for Manufacturing
Eugene Home Show | 2015
Attendees: Local residents
Host Booth: University of Oregon Product Design Department
Presentation Topic: Student Design Exhibition
RCAD PreCollege | 2012
Attendees: National and international high school students
Host: Ringling College of Art and Design
Courses: Space Design, 3D Design
Performing and Arts Workshop | 2010 - 2011
Attendees: K-12 students
Host: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Presentation Topic: K-12 Art Workshops
PUBLISHED DESIGNS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Urban Gardens | 2013
Urbangardensweb.com
Design Article
Times Picayune Inside Out (Cover Feature) | 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
Featured Design: Bracts
Chairs Studio Series | 2010
Lark Books Publications
Featured Design: Vroom
Mix Magazine: Issue 18 | 2009
United Kingdom
Featured Design: Parasites
Design Blogs | 2009
Contemporist, Fast Company, Design Boom, Elle Décor, Inhabitat, Core77
Featured Design: Crochet Crochet
500 Chairs | 2008
Lark Books Publications
Featured Design: Vroom
BROADCASTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Innovation Series: G-Speak | 2009
Bloomberg Television
Premiere: October 30, 2009
EXHIBITIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fine Arts Department Show | 2022
Central Oregon Community College
Pinckney Gallery
Bend, Oregon
RCAD Faculty Exhibition | 2011
Ringling College of Art and Design
Selby Gallery
Sarasota, Florida
Botanical Garden Exhibition | 2010 - 2011
New Orleans Botanical Gardens
New Orleans, Louisiana
Parasitic Mutations | 2009
Solo MFA Thesis Exhibition
Providence, Rhode Island
RISD Graduate Exhibition | 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island
Immaterialize International Contemporary Furniture Fair | 2009
Jacob Javits Center
New York City, New York
Furniture Honoring John Maeda | 2009
Knoll Showroom
Boston, Massachusetts
Dexter Showroom | 2009
Metropolitan Home’s Showtime House
New York City, New York
Furn Dept | 2008
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island
Furniture Design Senior Show | 2007
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, Georgia
Furniture Exhibition | 2006
Gallery 1600
Atlanta, Georgia
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
College of Forestry Dean’s Award | 2018
Oregon State University
For fostering student success.
The Charlotte Perriand Award | 2009
Rhode Island School of Design
For emulating the high ideals and standards of Madame Perriand and demonstrating a virtuosity in bringing ideas for furniture alive and out of the blank page.
Best of Student Design Elle Décor and Metropolitan Home | 2009
Recognizing the nation’s top design schools and the students that push the limits of material, form, function, and beauty.
COURSES AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ----------------------------------------------------------------
Central Oregon Community College | Undergraduate Courses ------------------------------------------------------
ART 110: Beginning Graphic Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2022, Online, Co-Instructor
ART 117: Basic Design: 3D | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2022, On campus, Instructor
Winter 2023, Online, Instructor
Spring 2023. Online, Instructor
ART 121: Ceramics: Introduction to Hand Building | 3 Credits | Studio
Winter 2023, On campus, Instructor
Spring 2023, On campus, Instructor
ART 131: Beginning Drawing | 3 Credits | Studio
Winter 2023, Online, Instructor
ART 141: Vector Art Illustration | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2022, On campus, Co-Instructor
Fall 2022, Online, Co-Instructor
Winter 2023, Online, Co-Instructor
ART 142: Digital Painting: Basics | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2022, Online, Co-Instructor
Fall 2022, Online, Co-Instructor
ART 197: Portfolio Development | 3 Credits | Studio
Winter 2023, Online, Instructor
Spring 2023, Online, Instructor
Spring 2023, On campus, Instructor
ART 199: Introduction to Product Design | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
Spring 2023, Hybrid, Instructor
Central Oregon Community College | CTE Program and Course Development ---------------------------------
Product Design CTE
1 Year Certificate of Completion, Art Program
DSGN 101: Introduction to Product Design | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 130: Product Design Fundamentals | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 140: 3D Modeling Software: Basics | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 150: Design for Production | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 197: Portfolio Development: Product Design | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 230: Material Exploration Studio | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 240: 3D Modeling Software: Intermediate | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 250: Design for Robotic Production | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
DSGN 297PD: Capstone: Product Design | 3 Credits | Hybrid Studio
University of Oregon | Undergraduate Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------
PD 101: Introduction to Product Design | 4 Credits | Studio
Fall 2015, On campus, Instructor
Fall 2014, On campus, Instructor
PD 301: Introduction to Design Studio | 4 Credits | Studio
Winter 2021, 2 Sections, Online, TA
PD 302: Introduction to Design Studio II | 4 Credits | Studio
Spring 2021, 2 Sections, Online, TA
PD 330: Computer Assisted Design | 4 Credits | Studio
Summer 2020, Online, Instructor
Fall 2019, Online, Instructor
Fall 2019, Online, Instructor
PD 340: Design for Use | 4 Credits | Lecture
Spring 2021, Online, TA
PD 399: Rhino and VRay | 4 Credits | Studio
Summer 2019, Online, Instructor
PD 406: Independent Senior Studio | 1 to 8 Credits | Hybrid Studio
Spring 2018, Hybrid, Instructor
PD 410: Design with SolidWorks | 4 Credits | Lecture
Fall 2018, Hybrid, Instructor
Spring 2017, On campus, Instructor
PD 430: Computer Assisted Design & Production | 4 Credits | Studio
Spring 2021, Online, TA
Winter 2021, Online, TA
Summer 2020, Online, Instructor
Spring 2020, Online, Instructor
Winter 2020, Online, Instructor
Summer 2019, Online, Instructor
Spring 2019, Hybrid, Instructor
Fall 2018, Hybrid, Instructor
Spring 2018, Hybrid, Instructor
Fall 2017, On campus, Instructor
Spring 2015, On campus, Instructor
PD 484: Senior Studio II | 4 Credits | Studio
Winter 2018, On campus, Instructor
Winter 2017, On campus, Instructor
Winter 2015, On campus, Instructor
PD 488: BFA Senior Studio III | 6 Credits | Studio
Spring 2021, Online, Co-Instructor
University of Oregon | Graduate Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PD 410: Computer Aided Design for Sports Design | 2 Credits | Studio
Fall 2017, Online, Instructor
Oregon State University | Undergraduate Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------
OP 231: Experience Outdoor Water Products | 2 Credits | Hybrid
Spring 2022, On campus, Instructor
OP 232: Experience Outdoor Winter Products | 2 Credits | Hybrid
Winter 2022, On campus, Instructor
ENGR 248: Engineering Graphics and 3-D Modeling | 3 Credits | Lecture / Lab
Winter 2022, On campus, Instructor
OP 301: Outdoor Products Process Connections | 4 Credits | Lecture
Fall 2021, On campus, Instructor
OP 341: Design Thinking and Process Innovation | 4 Credits | Lecture
Spring 2022, On campus, Instructor
OP 360: Outdoor Products Branding, Merchandising, and Sales | 4 Credits | Lecture
Fall 2021, On campus, Instructor
WSE 250: CAD: Computer Aided Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2018, Flipped class, Instructor
Fall 2017, On campus, Instructor
WSE 350: Secondary Product Design and Manufacturing | 3 Credits | Studio
Winter 2018, On campus, Instructor
Winter 2019, On campus, Instructor
WSE 351: Advanced CAD: Computer Aided Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Spring 2018, Flipped class , Instructor
Spring 2019, On campus, Instructor
WSE 352: CAM for the CNC Router and Laser Engraver | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2018, Flipped class, Instructor
Fall 2017, On campus, Instructor
WSE 373: Wood Machining I | 3 Credits | Lecture/Lab
Fall 2016, On campus, Instructor
WSE 374: Wood Machining II | 3 Credits | Lecture/Lab
Winter 2017, On campus, Instructor
WSE 375: Wood Machining III | 3 Credits | Lecture/Lab
Spring 2017, On campus, Instructor
WSE 450: Entrepreneurial Product Development I | 3 Credits | Studio
Winter 2018, On campus, Instructor
Winter 2019, On campus, Instructor
WSE 451: Entrepreneurial Product Development II | 3 Credits | Studio
Spring 2018, On campus, Instructor
Spring 2019, On campus, Instructor
Oregon State University | Graduate Program and Course Development -----------------------------------------
Master of Design in Product Science and Creative Design
College of Forestry, Department of Wood Science and Engineering
WSE 517: Advanced CAD/CAM and Robotics | 4 Credits | Hybrid Studio
WSE 550: Entrepreneurial Product Development I | 3 Credits | Studio
WSE 551: Entrepreneurial Product Development II | 3 Credits | Studio
Ringling College of Art and Design | Undergraduate Courses -------------------------------------------------------
DSNA 113: Drawing and 3D Design I | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2011, 2 Sections, On campus, Professor
Fall 2012, 2 Sections, On campus, Professor
DSNA 123: Drawing and 3D Design II | 3 Credits | Studio
Spring 2012, 2 Sections, On campus, Professor
Spring 2013, 2 Sections, On campus, Professor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College | Undergraduate Courses ---------------------------------------------
ART 1113: Art Appreciation | 3 Credits | Lecture
Fall 2010, On campus, Instructor
Spring 2011, On campus, Instructor
ART 1313: Drawing I | 3 Credits | Studio
Spring 2011, On campus, Instructor
ART 1453: 3D Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2010, On campus, Instructor
Rhode Island School of Design | Undergraduate Courses -------------------------------------------------------------
FD 502: Introduction to Woodworking for Furniture Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Summer 2008, On campus, TA
FD 2503: CAD Modeling for Furniture Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Spring 2009, On campus, TA
FD 2510: 2-D Drawing for Furniture Design | 3 Credits | Studio
Fall 2007, On campus, TA
GUEST LECTURER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Central Oregon Community College | Undergraduate Courses ------------------------------------------------------
ART 291: Slip Cast Molding Making
Winter 2023, Lecture: Digital Design with Fusion 360: Slip Cast Plug and Mold Design
University of Oregon | Undergraduate Courses --------------------------------------------------------------------------
PD 301: Introduction to Design Studio
Winter 2021, Lecture: Digital Design with SolidWorks, Rhino, Vray, and KeyShot
PD 302: Introduction to Design Studio II
Spring 2021, Lecture: Digital Design
PD 340: Design for Use
Spring 2021, Lecture: Digital Design
PD 430: Computer Assisted Design & Production
Spring 2021, Lecture: Digital Design with SolidWorks and KeyShot
Winter 2021, Lecture: Digital Design with SolidWorks and KeyShot
Oregon State University | Undergraduate Courses ----------------------------------------------------------------------
WSE 210: Renewable Materials Technology and Utilization
Fall 2018, Lecture: Digital Design for Manufacturing
WSE 414: Art and Design Capstone
Winter 2017, Lecture: Professional Practices
Winter 2018, Lecture: Professional Practices
Winter 2019, Lecture: Professional Practices
WSE 415: Renewable Materials in the Modern Age
Fall 2018, Lecture: Digital Design for Manufacturing
WSE 425: Timber Tectonics in the Digital Age
Fall 2017, Lecture: Digital Design
Fall 2018, Lecture: Digital Design