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Silver Ribbon Bracelet

Floral Palm Cuff with Garnet Cabochons

Bezel set Cabochons with flush set round brilliant Cubic Zirconias

This was a part of my Sirens suite. I was inspired by the details of vintage leather boots such as O-rings, studs, straps, buckles, and grommets.

This was a part of my Bone Structures suite. I wanted to create abstract versions of bone structures. The spine and ribcage became an integral part of this suite.

Since water castings are so unpredictable, I let the metal form its own story. The metal took on the shape of flowers. These earrings are accompanied by two varying sized black freshwater pearls.

As I poured molten metal into a huge bowl of water, the metal took on the shape of a waterfall. These earrings are accompanied by green freshwater pearls.

Group work by 4 students: Andrea Alexander, Alexandra Valdez, Nicole Johnson, and Nobuho Nagasawa. LED/Smart Textile.

Group work by 5 students: Brandon Rivera, Ann Galstyan, Jade Ruizsaad, Julia Nordahl, and Kimberly Tatarka. Sequins.

An eclectic home collection for those of us who believe “more is more”, The New Naturalist combines the intensity and boldness of Moody Maximalism with the inquisitive, scientific illustration of 19th Century Naturalism.

Group work by 4 students: Alexandra Valdez, Nicole Johnson, Nobuho Nagasawa, and Andrea Alexander. LED/Smart Textile.

Unwind as the sun sets, stroll beneath grand trees, serenaded by melodious birdsong, while savoring mimosas. The "Ambrosia" collection merges two distinct art forms, uniting them through romantic patterns and vivid scenes. Sheer fabrics lend an exquisite touch of grace and refinement, draping luxuriously upon the wearer. Merging the opulent legacy of Mughal paintings with the contemporary allure of Toile de J ouy, each piece showcases intricate, vibrant designs that embody the essence of both worlds. This collection offers a timeless and versatile wardrobe adaptable to any occasion. Effortless elegance and enduring style harmonize within each garment, effortlessly transitioning from a chic brunch to a captivating evening soiree with a simple accessory change.

This collection was inspired by the Hygge design concept - Its intention is to transport you to a cabin in the winter - Sitting by the fireplace with a warm cup of hot chocolate. These thick and soft textiles will keep you comfortable as pillows, upholstery, or even curtains.

"Bioluminescent" is a collection of textile designs and accessories for women's apparel inspired by the glowing organisms of the undersea world.

The shift to an inclusive approach on gender has greatly impacted the children’s market. I wanted to create a collection tackling the gender neutral idea to push the idea “colors are for everyone”. My woven's could work altogether in a nursery/kids room.

YG got inspired by Korean traditions and culture while he was born and raised in Korea. He emphasizes masculinity by using large silhouettes, straight shape, and strong color contrasts. In addition, he uses several techniques to experiment and develop his own original textiles for his unique fashion.

Scandi style is renowned for its simplicity, functionality, and
understated elegance. Mysa is a Swedish non-seasonal, and readyto-wear brand. It’s created for women to have the perfect basics to
embody the confident, chic, and laid-back person on the go.
The design of the showroom follows this minimalistic style along
with the curves of a Swedish landscape painting. The space is open,
light, and airy that allow the women who enter to follow the curves
and shop their dream shoe collection.

New York City Ballet, one of the foremost ballet companies in the world, pursues the highest levels of artistic excellence and innovation. The Company remains dedicated to their vision as it pursues two primary objectives:to preserve the ballets, dance aesthetic, and standards of excellence created and established by its founders; and to develop new work that draws on the creative talents of contemporary choreographers and composers, and speaks to the time in which it is made.
Ballet is an art form created by the movement of the human body. It’s a language without words, where the body expresses everything through the movement alone. The dance is magical, exciting and tells a story through the motions it creates. The veils within the space are fluid like representing the movements of the dancer and mimicing the dance with free flowing movements.

Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) is an intergenerational organization committed to girls’ and women’s physical, psychological, social, and economic development. Through education, organizing, and physical
fitness, GGE encourages communities to remove barriers and create opportunities for girls and women to live self-determined lives.
GGE envisions a society with optimal physical, economic, educational, and social systems to foster the growth and fulfillment of all its members. To that end, they provide programs that develop strengths, skills, and self-sufficiency in girls and women and help them make meaningful life choices with minimum opposition and maximum community support.
By adopting feminine curvilinear shapes and adding a vibrant color palette with the colors gold and violet, which represents meanings of creativity, wisdom, dignity, and power, a powerful space is created for the generation of girls and woman. With the vibrant color palette, the curvilinear design reiterates feminism as the ever-growing power movement by women pursuing equal rights

This submission contains several selected projects from a wide range of my personal and
academic projects archive. The projects selected specifically to show a variety of my skills and thought process put into
my work. The projects also portray works done throughout multiple fields such as hospitality, residential, corporate, landscape architecture
and so on.

Leap is a unique place that replicates parts of the natural environment around the world. With technology and biophilic design married within one space, this center is a prime destination for those in the Tri-State area, stripped of the opportunity to travel long-distance/internationally.

My thesis collection is my way of exploring my personal experience with coming out and gender expression. My collection talks about who I was, who I am, and who I want to be. I wanted to be nostalgic for the past while celebrating the present, and dream about the future.