ABOUT THE DESIGNER

I am a 2D and 3D Designer and a current student finishing my studies at DesignMorphine of the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Geodesy, to hold a Master of Science in Computational and Advanced Design. My journey began with a deep-rooted interest in art and poetry, evolving into a passion for Graphic Design after earning my Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University. This led to a creative career path that started with marketing communications and expanded into the realms of science and engineering within an academic setting.

My transformative time at MIT, under the mentorship of a renowned Image Specialist, was invaluable. As a Graphic Designer and Teaching Assistant for an international design course, I honed my design skills and learned to transfer them into 3D and parametric design. Influenced by artistic idols like Oskar Schlemmer, Yoko Ono, and Coco Chanel, I embraced the cerebral and esoteric nuances of art, merging them with the visual allure of design.

At DesignMorphine, I further developed modeling skills using software such as Maya, ZBrush, Houdini, Blender, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Unreal Engine. Additionally, I regularly employ Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for 2D design and illustration. My group work from DesignMorphine was recently showcased at the November 2023 Metrotopia Metaverse and ArchAgenda Debates, curated for the Chicago Architecture Biennial.

Nuances, in any field, add the spice of life. This belief extends to my design philosophy, where the focus lies in uncovering poetry and crafting a cohesive narrative. My practice involves identifying conceptual themes related to the subject and discovering poetic devices such as repetition, musicality, metaphors, allegories, and rhyme. These elements are then interpreted through aesthetic means. I recognize a successful design when, upon reflection, it brings a smile to my face.

My passions include writing, poetry, art, running (I’m a Boston marathon qualifier), yoga (certified Vinyasa teacher), astrology, watching science documentaries, reading, and playing with my furry niece and nephews, Ayla, Anakin, and Yoda.

All images below by Gina Franzetta. All photographs in the visual indexes are by Felice Frankel and some but not all photographs and diagrams used in some of the posters below include images by Felice Frankel and various faculty from MIT and other educational organizations.

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