I'm a curious generalist, enjoying the fun in knowing a little bit about many things.

Sometimes I like to take a deep dive into something. Other times I like to learn just enough to connect the dots.

Experience

Google | Retail Experience Design | Mountain View, CA

Prototyper & Designer | Aquent | 2026–Present
- Test early stage concepts through rapid prototyping, utilizing a range of methods from woodworking, machining, laser cutting, 3D printing, and hand forming.
- Fabricate full-scale fixture mockups to evaluate overall scale, proportions, and user experience.
- Collaborate with designers to develop and refine physical elements of the retail customer's journey through Google's unique brand identity.
Creative Production Designer | HHGlobal | 2024 - 2025
Creative Production Designer | HHGlobal | 2021 - 2022
Design Assistant | Zenith Talent | 2018 - 2021

Patagonia | Material Quality Technician | 2022 - 2023

Conducted tests on material performance of natural and synthetic fabrics to push Patagonia’s standards for high-quality outdoor gear.
Streamlined internal processes by enhancing the visual layout of the fabric swatch wall, and the organization of the material archive.
Collaborated with design, providing prototype feedback through detailed photos and sketches that drove further product innovation.

Cosmo Lab SF | Prototyper | 2018

Produced high-fidelity prototypes for major brands, demonstrating expertise in 3D printing, thermoforming, and leatherworking.

Focus Product Design | Industrial Designer | 2015 - 2016

Collaborated with designers and engineers on various product designs ranging from toys, appliances, auto accessories, and electronics.
Delivered research, mood boards, sketches, CAD models, and presentations.

Education

San José State University - San José, California

B.S. Industrial Design / 2011 - 2015

Universidad Véritas - San José, Costa Rica

Diseño de Productos / Fall 2014 (Study Abroad Program)

Design Process

Research & Synthesis

Conceptual thinking

Ideation sketching

Physical prototyping

User testing

Laser cutting

3D printing

CNC

Painting

Model-making

Casting

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Solidworks

Sketchup

Rhino

English: fluent

Japanese: conversational

Spanish: basic

Transhuman: From Prosthesis to Cyborg

Museum Ulm (Ulm, Germany) / Jul 11 - Dec 13, 2020

Showcased prosthetic leg from a team student project during SJSU program