DESIGN & ENGINEERING


CONSTRUCTION



I have studied basic principles of architectural design, woodworking, 3D modeling, art history, and structural stability. I am trained in Illustrator, InkScape, SolidWorks, VectorWorks, Blender, and Rhino, as well as laser cutting and 3D printing with these softwares–although I tend to prefer drafting by hand.  

I design large-scale structures for a variety of staged performances. The following examples demonstrate my proficiency in construction, from idea to visualization, fabrication, and dressing of a piece.  

A set designed and constructed for the NYC band Pinc Louds: Wesleyan University, 2024.
I drafted the build at 8’x16’ for visibility purposes, and was asked to compromise either its width or height for structural safety. Instead, I opted to turn the two legs into L-shapes, with an added plank across the back of the jacked legs.  This allowed me to add hidden cross-bracing and weigh the frame down to ensure safety, while still prioritizing my original design.
 



 Drafting and construction for The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner: Wesleyan University, 2025.

Our original idea was to build two 6’x6’x8’ half-cubes, which could rotate on caster wheels for hidden transitions. We were met with resistance for ambitious planning and a wheeled structure, at a scale which hadn’t been executed by student-run groups. Drawing up simplified plans (below) and consulting our theater’s managers, I was able to prove the creative value of such a structure and get a go-ahead.  

  1. I calculated the weight bearing required from each of the rolling wheels, estimating the weight each structure would need to hold.
  2. Locking the wheels was one safety challenge; Another, the height and stability of the walls with only one supported corner.  
  3. By using thin plywood for the walls, and bracing them from within, we would be able to minimize weight and increase stability.  
  4. We completed the two rotating “rooms” with ample time to rehearse with them, in just a week of tech time. 





AV DESIGN




From courses in electrical engineering, sensors and data, and work with the Disengineering Society, I have developed a proficiency in circuitry–both in regards to wiring, soldering, housing, and coding, as well as implementation on a variety of scales.  

Below are a series of examples of my electrical and electronic work, both in the classroom and in the theater/performance space.
A digital-to-analog AV run for an adaptation of T.S. Eliot by Kieran Gettel-Gilmartin, 2025.

 
A performance for the Disengineering Society modeling a vest with a DIY radio transmitter and antenna attached, 2024.  
Radio transmitter IC wiring to a mini OLED screen, 2023.

Snapshots of an analog video run for an immersive haunted house, 2024: One security camera, two projectors, one 8mm camera, and four CRT TVs.
Snapshots of an analog video run for an immersive haunted house, 2024: One security camera, two projectors, one 8mm camera, and four CRT TVs.
Snapshots of an analog video run for an immersive haunted house, 2024: One security camera, two projectors, one 8mm camera, and four CRT TVs.



GRAPHIC DESIGN


I am trained in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Blender.  Here are some examples of my academic and extracurricular work using these softwares, from green screen keying to 3D animation to simple layout spreads and posters.