Product Designer at CrunchLabs
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Engineer & Driver on Team Valkyrie from BattleBots
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Human-Centered Designer & Researcher
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Maker of Many Things
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After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, I was a part of multiple startups researching, ideating, and prototyping a wide range of consumer products, from a smart bin to a countertop greenhouse. In addition to my work in product development, I taught elementary to college level mathematics as a part-time math teacher. I furthered my passion for product design while studying in MIT’s Integrated Design & Management master’s program. During my time at MIT, I developed a deep understanding of the human-centered design process, as well as an interest in toy design. I became a graduate fellow at MIT’s Morningside Academy of Design, conducting research on creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for young children. I spent a summer interning at IDEO’s Play Lab as a toy inventor, kickstarting my career in the toy industry.
Today, I work as a product designer at CrunchLabs, leveraging my interdisciplinary experiences as a mechanical engineer, designer, and educator. In this role, I develop toys that inspire children to become creative problem solvers by evoking their curiosity in science and engineering. Outside of work, I am a part of team Valkyrie on BattleBots as an engineer, builder, and driver. I also compete regularly with my beetleweight robot Nightlight at local events, sharing my love for engineering and problem solving through the excitement of combat robotics. |
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From Engineering Fails to Epic Wins: Team Valkyrie's Road to Victory in the BattleBots Arena
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Demystify Your Creativity With Bam Singhasaneh
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Embracing play: alumna uses toys to teach kids about engineering
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“Can We Make the Climate Change Talk More Approachable?"
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Climate Change Conversations with ChildrenHow might we make learning about sustainability meaningful, tangible, and actionable for young people?
Alex Crease and I are developing a framework to help educators and parents understand how they can better communicate sustainability and climate change to young children. We use human-centered design to tackle an incredibly complex and systemic problem, with goals of preparing the younger generation for the unknown challenges of the future. |
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RumbleBugA toy that encourages kids to explore the outdoors and reinforces healthy play habits
The RumbleBug is a creature that loves to play and explore! Curled up into a ball and equipped with a suite of sensors, the RumbleBug provides countless interactive play modes. By challenging children to explore colors and motions, it engages their imagination and encourages open-ended play. |
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MuseManufacturing Extravaganza: 50 Lamps Designed, Crafted, and Sold
Muse is a statement lamp created as an ode to MIT, a place where the best minds are brought together and great ideas are born. The lamp showcases the vibrant ambiance of the MIT campus through seasonal flora preserved in resin. Our exclusive Keepsake edition features leaves from a special tree on campus, a descendent of the apple tree under which Isaac Newton discovered gravity. |
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SmartWallRevolutionizing the Way We Interact with Electronics
Smartwall provides a simple platform for powering, organizing, and controlling electronics. It also serves as a safe alternative to outlets and power strips. Users can pick and choose their own accessories, organize however they want, and communicate with the system wirelessly through an app. |
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OkavangoA Smart Micro-Greenhouse for the Modern Home
Okavango is the world's first countertop greenhouse. It allows you to grow your favorite herbs anywhere and all-year round, using patented climate control AgTech to optimize the growth environment. |
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