This sketchbook serves as a living archive of my design thinking, exploration, and creative curiosity. It documents a wide range of work, including sketch composition studies, design sprint processes, renders, technical orthographic drawings, and human-centered sketches of people interacting with products. Alongside structured design work, the sketchbook also captures playful and expressive explorations—particularly portrait studies, one of my favorite personal creative outlets. Together, these pages reveal how I move fluidly between analytical problem-solving and intuitive visual experimentation, using drawing as both a technical tool and a space for discovery.
Nail Technician Electric File
Lina E-File is a professional nail technician power tool designed to honor artistry within the nail industry while meeting the demands of fast-paced salon environments. The form balances elegance and approachability, allowing the tool to feel like an extension of the artist’s hand rather than an industrial machine. Ergonomically shaped for comfort and control during long service hours, Lina supports precision work without sacrificing ease of use. High-performance internal components enable fast, safe, and efficient product removal, prioritizing both technician confidence and client safety. This project reframes a technical necessity as a tool for creative self-expression, blending performance, comfort, and visual refinement.
Sculptural Cello Stand
Archet reimagines the traditional cello stand as both a functional object and a sculptural presence within a space. Inspired by the flowing curves of the cello and the emotional resonance of music, the stand transforms storage into a statement piece meant to be seen. Lightweight and easy to assemble, Archet balances structural efficiency with visual elegance, remaining beautiful both with and without the instrument. The name references the integrated bow holder that extends subtly from the back of the form, completing the relationship between instrument, accessory, and stand in a single cohesive design.
“Time Friend” Study Companion
TIMO is a Tamagotchi-inspired study companion designed to make focused work feel approachable, playful, and sustainable. Intended to clip onto clothing or attach to a backpack, TIMO lives alongside the user as a small animated “time friend” that follows the Pomodoro technique. Through light cues and character-based feedback, TIMO encourages healthy focus intervals paired with appropriate breaks, helping users build better study habits without burnout. Fully coded and functional, the project blends physical computing, interaction design, and emotional engagement to support productivity while keeping the experience lighthearted and motivating.
A mix of side projects, practice pieces, and ideas I’m still holding onto. Included sewing construction experiments, created as hands-on practice for an upcoming soft goods project, while also exploring my love for delightful design. The rest includes fine art pieces, a medium I spent significant time working in before shifting into industrial design. Not everything here is fully resolved—and that’s kind of the point. Showcase of what I’m curious about, what I enjoy experimenting with, and the skills I’m actively building, even when the outcome isn’t completely finished yet.
