Hello!
I’m Tessa – a current student at the University of Pennsylvania studying mechanical engineering and design. I am especially passionate about STEM; in particular the connection between engineering, the arts, and creativity.

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Wall-E Toaster Oven
Ideation My love for engineering and interactive design has always been heavily influenced by Disney. In particular, the Imagineers that fuel the invisible magic behind Disney parks through science and technology. When I was younger, Disney’s stories, characters, and unbelievable environments fascinated me, and as … Continue readingWall-E Toaster Oven
Cooler Kitchen Logo Design
Recently, I have been on-boarded at a young startup for graphic and UI design. Cooler Kitchen is working on an innovative and affordable way to turn everyday refrigerators into smart fridges. Above are the first drafts logo designs and concepts I have been working on. … Continue readingCooler Kitchen Logo Design
BigNoodle Design
Position: Producer June 2019 – August 2019 This summer I had the opportunity to work with BigNoodle Design, an experimental design studio in San Francisco specializing in design/build and prototyping. Beginning in June of 2019, I moved to San Fransico where I primarily worked on … Continue readingBigNoodle Design
Disney Packaging Concepts
I’ve always been captivated by packaging and brand design. It’s been a big dream of mine to create the graphics behind a big brand retail product. While I’m working towards that goal though, I thought it would be fun to experiment with making my own … Continue readingDisney Packaging Concepts
Tangram Bento Box
Ideation: The tangram is a classic Chinese puzzle that consists of several geometric pieces, called tans, with the ultimate goal of rearranging and combining all the shapes to create fun images. The motivation behind the Tangram Bento Box is to provide children with fun and … Continue readingTangram Bento Box
Abstract
The Abstract Series is an ongoing project that sees Fathom collaborate with artists to create immersive, site-specific experiences. Each Abstract will challenge artists to produce large-scale exhibits and performances that audience members can experience concurrently. Abstract aims to blur the boundaries between these experiences and reality. On … Continue readingAbstract
Naked Eyes
Naked Eyes was exhibited at Artechouse from May 16 – June 30. Created by Nonotak Studios, Naked Eyes uses four unique installations to create beautiful displays of geometry and light. I had the pleasure of working as technical assistant for production, maintenance, and installation.
Interchangeable Baking Pan
It’s no secret that I love baking. Besides giving me an excuse to satisfy my constant sugar cravings, baking allows me to design everything from taste and texture to visual appearance. My recent excursions with sugar and flour got me thinking about how I could … Continue readingInterchangeable Baking Pan