Design Process Example
Jewelry Shelf
Even outside of product design, my process often begins the same way: inspired by real-world observations, translated through rapid sketches, and refined to a final version. This jewelry box is a piece that was inspired by my trip to Japan. It reflects how I approach design across mediums.
I started with rough sketches and mechanical concepts, moved into material and shape exploration, and finally proceeded to the physical construction process. Below is a brief walkthrough of that process.
Goals:
• Serve as both functional storage and wall-mounted artwork
• Incorporate Japanese design elements
• Organize earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces within one compact unit
• Serve as both functional storage and wall-mounted artwork
• Incorporate Japanese design elements
• Organize earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces within one compact unit
Sketchbook
Japanese inspo from hotel
Digitally rendered design plans
Use methods
Use methods
Final inside view
Final outside
Ceramics
Working with ceramics shifted how I approach art. Unlike other mediums where it's easier to control the outcome, clay taught me to embrace unpredictability. Glazing, trimming, and firing don’t always go as planned, and that’s part of the process that I've grown to love. It challenged my idea of what “good” looks like and strengthened my problem-solving through trial and error, ultimately making the finished pieces more interesting and rewarding.
Digital Paintings
Gouache Paintings
Cute/Fan Illustrations
