Hi, I'm Rachel!

I recently earned my M.S. in Industrial Design from the University of Houston, along with a certification in Strategic Foresight from the university’s College of Engineering. I’m now actively seeking opportunities to apply my skills, grow as a designer, and contribute to forward-thinking, human-centered design work. 

I am also a proud graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where I earned my bachelor's degree in Art; with minors in Art History and Criticism & Museum Studies.

I earned a certificate in UX/UI Design from Rice University in March of 2022. This acquisition inspired me to pursue a new career in the field of design, leading me to begin my graduate program soon after. 

Creativity and design surround my life and work. In my free time, I have numerous hobbies that I am passionate about; principally cooking, photography & travel.

I have always thought of myself as being left-brained, with strong creative inclinations, because my brain, even in creative settings, always thinks about problems analytically, looking for patterns and structure, while also using lateral thinking to think of possible solutions.