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Exploring QR codes as artistic medium
Concocted early interactive QR experiences, evolved into other data-encoded art
I began experimenting with painted QR codes in 2011—years before they were common—to explore how far they could be stretched as visual objects and as interactive triggers. What started as a curiosity-driven art experiment became Depiction, a pair of neighborhood-scale interactive installations, then grew into STEAM-focused art and sound installations and an artist residency.
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400% of fundraising goals via masquerade ball
Built a multi-floor, art-filled, clue-hunting experience so immersive people forgot it was a fundraiser
Working for The Carrack, a DIY community art gallery, I was challenged to invent a new October fundraiser with a modest $10k goal. I created an immersive Masquerade Ball filled with art, performance, puzzles, and exploration. The result became a signature annual event, turning a creative gamble into $25k–$40k per year.
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Seeing the voting process through a service-design lens
Experienced the voting process from multiple angles—and shared service-design insights that improved clarity and reduced confusion
In 2020, I stepped in as an election worker to help fill pandemic-related staffing gaps. What began as civic service became a hands-on education in service design—from voter interactions to hardware testing. Over multiple election cycles, I observed how small details shape the voting experience and helped enhance training.
