FIRST Steamworks
Mechanical, visual & experience design
I worked in a small multi-disciplinary team to design the annual FIRST Robotics Game, a themed immersive experience in which students compete using robots.
I was responsible for mechanical design of many of the game structures, owning the product from concept development through final manufacture. Additionally, I directed visual design to match the annual theme (steampunk), collaborating with Disney Imagineering.
Sci Fi Portal
Mechanical, visual & experience design
I collaborated with a small team to design a 1/4 scale model of a pneumatically-actuated science-fiction themed portal.
FIRST Power Up
Mechanical, visual & experience design
I worked in a small multi-disciplinary team to design the annual FIRST Robotics Game, a themed experience in which students compete using robots.I was responsible for mechanical design of many of the game structures, owning the product from concept development through final manufacture. Additionally, I directed visual design to match the annual theme (retro video games).
FIRST Deep Space
Mechanical, visual & experience design
I worked in a small multi-disciplinary team to design the annual FIRST Robotics Game, a themed experience in which students compete using robots. I was responsible for mechanical design of many of the game structures, owning the product from concept development through final manufacture. Additionally, I directed visual design to match the annual theme (space travel).
EEG Racing Helmet​
R&D Mechanical design
I collaborated with UNIT9 to create an EEG-enabled helmet to analyze race car drivers' cognitive functions. I led the mechanical design engineering of the EEG headset, inventing a patented electrode to solve the unique problem of creating a safe, dry electrode. The project and my work on it was featured in a 2022 documentary by Ford and Discovery / Eurosport.
Photo credit: UNIT9/Ford
Low-Cost Paper Robots
STEM/STEAM Project & Content Design
I am passionate about combining art, technology, and storytelling to engage kids with science and engineering in fun and approachable ways.
A key part of my philosophy is demonstrating how you don't need access to a 3D printer or a machine shop to build robots. Some basic electronics combined with paper and cardboard can open up an entire world of possibilities.
FIRST Rise
Visual design
I was responsible for directing and producing the visual design of this particular annual FIRST Robotics Game. I consulted with artists at Disney to match the "look and feel" of the Star Wars franchise.
Photo credit: FIRST
The Upside-Down Room
Visual design & production
I collaborated with a team to create an upside-down room.
Photo credit: Eric Schmiedl
MBTA Subway Car
Visual design & production
I collaborated with a team to create a solar-powered "subway car", co-directing and implementing the visual design of the installation.
Photo credit: Eric Schmiedl
The Anywear Academy
Narrative and experience design
The Anywear Academy is a LARP (live-action roleplaying game) designed to introduce middle school girls to coding and computation.
Written in collaboration with UC Santa Cruz's Social Emotional Technology Lab, the Game Academy, and Aaron Vanek.
Projection Mapping for Theater
Visual design and animation
I created 2D and 3D renderings and animations for projection mapping for high-profile productions such as Aida at the Royal Albert Hall, the UK Tour of Phantom of the Opera, and the Menier Chocolate Factory’s Pippin.