I study design at The University of Texas at Austin.  As an avid fiber artist, I like to think of all design as both science and craft – a beautifully unique solution to a well-defined problem.  While experienced in digital design, I am specifically interested in nature-minded design and often employ more organic, tactile materials through printmaking and fiber arts. 

With an expected BFA graduation date of May 2027, I am currently looking for an internship in the area of product design, textile design, or graphic design in the Austin or Dallas areas for Summer 2026.

Throughout my childhood, I developed a love for design. My earliest design efforts centered around our farm.  I would sketch logo ideas so people could recognize us at our weekly farmers markets.  At a young age, I appreciated a sign’s ability to communicate efficiently.

As I grew older, I became interested in the tangible nature of design. The feeling of making something with my own two hands sparked excitement, possibility, and joy. I would strive to learn new crafts and art forms to act as a vessel of expression. One of the most impactful artforms in my life was sewing and crocheting. The concept of turning a ball of yarn or a folded piece of fabric into a three-dimensional shape fascinated me. Textiles brought endless possibilities and truly allowed one to flourish in creativity.

I learned Illustrator and could then use graphic design as a tool to express ideas efficiently and creatively.  By acquiring graphic design skills, I became precise and exacting as I effected efficient design solutions.  My design skills further developed during my high school time at Savannah College of Art and Design where I learned sketching principles, Photoshop, and personal branding techniques.   

Now at The University of Texas at Austin, I pursue increasingly sophisticated design challenges and have buoyed my design major with a minor in textiles, literally adding texture to my design work.  I appreciate the opportunity to communicate ideas and supply solutions beyond a digital or two-dimensional plane, appealing to audiences who long for something more analog and tangible in an increasingly digital and centrally processed world. 

In the end, I feel compelled to be useful, and I want my work to provide that same usefulness.  I think that is what I like about design.  It contains both form and function — beautifully useful.  I am hardworking, passionate, and highly motivated, making me yearn for opportunities to apply my creative lens to complex problems.