I an fascinated that objects can elicit emotion. I also am amazed at the mechanical devices that have been devised since the industrial revolution. Because of my joint studies in engineering and design, I am interested in making things that not only solve their mechanical and ergonomic mandates, but also inspire the users. Maybe a chair makes you feel more like reading. Or a lamp makes you feel more like having an intimate conversation. Together, the possibilities that design and engineering make possible are staggering. My motivation, the force that drives my design, is the elevation of life from an easy job to an easy joy.