howard roark manifesto

Home on a sick day.

2011-02-16T16:29:00.000-08:00

Let's update the blog and dedicate a post to Our Dear Leader. Happy Birthday Little Fella! Oh, go on... take one.

A nice cup of...

2010-12-21T19:02:00.000-08:00

A little something I found on my desk at work. Thanks NT.

A THREAT.

2010-11-29T22:44:00.000-08:00

Fraternal Twins

2010-11-21T20:25:00.000-08:00

These are a pair of shoes that I designed and made in my junior year at Otis.

Concept: A pair of shoes, redefining what ‘a pair’ means. These shoes aim to be a non-matching-matching pair, celebrating our differences, rather than attempting to be carbon copies. Our feet are not identical, why should our shoes be?

Shoutouts to my foot model, friend, and roommate:

Giselle Limtao

seacrest out.

Some Encouragement for Natalie Trott

2010-11-11T23:24:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2010-11-02T21:46:00.000-07:00

My friends get pretty creative with themes. Create a mythical creature (that doesn't exist already. i.e. no unicorns) So I was a Cryne. A crying paper crane.

The misadventures of poopcorn

2010-11-01T23:28:00.000-07:00

Note to self: No matter how fascinating you think popcorn (or corn, in general) is... NEVER, NEVER and once again NEVER! attempt to cook them in an open pot, while holding a camera, and your roommates are away. You will end up with a burnt pot, horrible pictures, and a mess you will clean all by your lonesome.

Writer's Block Pencil

2010-06-01T22:17:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you just don't have any ideas... here's a friend that's just as stumped as you:

My First Stop Motion

2010-04-25T15:20:00.000-07:00

So the end of the school year has finally come... and if they're going to make me clean up my workspace... it might as well be fun! Enjoy!

Today I didn't even have to use my A.K., I gotta say it was a good day.

2010-03-22T23:51:00.001-07:00

Cardboard table I made last year.
A little Frank Gehry, a little Ice Cube.
Where architect and gangster rapper
would share a lovely cup of afternoon tea.

I wish I took pictures right after I made it, but I had a party, and with all the fun that needed to be had, the crazy drunks have destroyed my table-- maybe they thought it was a footrest?

Sunday Macaroon

2010-03-14T20:03:00.001-07:00

i'm really not that emo, promise.

Wacktastic

2010-02-25T01:11:00.000-08:00

Dr. Seuss project: Choose a Dr. Seuss book, and create an object/product inspired by it.
I chose Wacky Wednesday--- because Wacky Wednesday is awesome, and anything goes on Wacky Wednesday.

I was really embarrassed of this project and even cried during the critique, but I like it again, and so I finally acknowledge it's existence. Here is my pencil bag.

the grueling process.

the finished product.

I am my father's daughter.

2010-02-19T00:57:00.000-08:00

This was a lamp project I did last semester. Big stress but so worth it.

My first time welding! My dad has a welding company... and it took me 22 years to finally try it. It was actually really fun- and I love the whole welding outfit. I felt pretty badass in it. Future fashion inspiration?

the process

tada! I present you the feather lamp.

let there be light!

SURPRISE!!! pull the cord and watch the lamp transform to a dress. Your excitement for the day. You're welcome.

you can't really tell from the pictures... but the old light bulb was really beautiful.

The Candybar Experience

2010-02-05T04:52:00.000-08:00

Quick in class morning exercise. Design products inspired by favorite candybar. Go!

candy fell. get it? maybe not. haha

*you're.

usb

This was fun. Don't judge me. haha

Say it, don't spray it.

2010-01-26T17:01:00.001-08:00

If you already didn't know- I like lists. Whether its making them or collecting them- it's a jolly good time! But unfortunately after school started I have been completely neglecting my book of lists. Here's one from when I was sick during the summer:

Finals will be the death of me....

2009-12-14T23:07:00.000-08:00

So I've decided to camp out at school until Friday. I brought my toothbrush, sleeping bag, extra clothes and diet dr. peppers. I've been here for over 24 hours now, and thinking of going over to a friend's house to at least shower. I'm exhausted and I feel gross, pretty sure I smell too. Attractive! Well here is a little bit of what I was working on last night. Some ideations for my thesis...

Click image for larger view.

I usually like my rough sketches more...

porcupine inspired.

handbag to evening clutch. zipper details.
do you get how it works? I will add more views to clarify the transformation later.

Well, I have to get back to being miserable. Goodbye.

Goodbye Grace, Hello RobotHeroGirl

2009-12-07T18:23:00.000-08:00

a girl can wish.

choose a finger.

Bang Bang! Confetti surprise.

Wall-E sketchy sketch

2009-10-09T18:12:00.000-07:00

class assignment. haven't illustrated in a while.
click for larger view

Giant Bows & Butterflies

2009-10-04T23:38:00.000-07:00

So many shapes. Does it scare you?

♥
Meet my dear friend, Savannah
a gorgeous twenty-something with a creative mind and exceptional style
also, fellow failure of manhunt 09

Gamble House

2009-10-03T21:57:00.000-07:00

Today, my friend Jessica and I went to go explore the Gamble House in Pasadena (designed by brothers Greene and Greene, 1908). I was thinking about incorporating wood into my senior thesis, so a professor recommended I check out this place for inspiration and a quick study on joinery and subtle details in wood. In his words, "Everything in this house was designed, all the way down to a nat's ass," and let me reassure you, this is very true. The conscious design decisions are transparent in every single part of the house and furniture with enough elegance and decorum to withstand the test of time.

If you ever have the chance, you should go visit and take the tour- it's only 7 dollars with your student id. I was sort of in love with my guide too, a little old lady with so much enthusiasm to share her knowledge and fun facts about the house. Then we went to go eat tacos. Yes, ladies and gentleman, today was a productive and educational Saturday morning.

Do you have a circle ruler?

2009-10-01T01:03:00.000-07:00

Last night, a group of us were at school until 5 in the morning working on a mechanical project for our Materials & Methods class. It was pretty stressful trying to figure it out, but with some help from my dear friends, especially MB, I have managed to complete the exercise. Here are some pictures I took throughout the night:the beginning process of my mechanism

Sam and her superfast, supersexual machine.

Ryan and his penis.

Adrian hard at work!

Devin and his beautiful knob project.

My sneak attack on David.

Aaron, k'nex extraordinaire Because sometimes... we need a break :)

Here are some videos of our experiments in action:
1. Ryan's Penis Punching Extravaganza
2. My personal favorite, by Kevin Melchiorri
3. Mine

senioritis?

2009-09-24T13:07:00.000-07:00

It's been a pretty unproductive week for me. I just didn't do that much work, and even missed a studio class, but I think I'm entitled to that as long as this doesn't happen again (at least not for a very long time). Well here's my work space at school:my organized chaos

I bought this bubble gum machine for $12 at a thrift store by my house. I sealed the bottom of the glass with plexi and silicone to make a fishbowl, and now, it is home to my beautiful schizophrenic goldfish. Meet Bingo, he's a chill, free-spirit, that likes to swim and dance in his free time, but sometimes thinks he's an old war veteran named Douglas and will get very crabby. Other times, he's convinced he is Mary-Kate Olsen. c'est la vie.