About

Creative Designer with over 15 years of industry experience from disruptive start-up to global tier 1 supplier, alongside entrepreneurial and educational initiatives. Recognized for effectively addressing user needs and delivering concrete results applying Human Centered Design principles and optimized design processes. Driven by opportunities to make a positive impact.

Experience

• Adjunct Professor – Transportation Design Visual Communication

  Lawrence Technological University

  January 2025 - Current

  United States

• Creative Designer & Founder

  Designs by Aurel LLC

  October 2024 - Current

  United States

• Senior Industrial Designer

  Forvia

  July 2016 - September 2023

  United States

• Transportation Designer & Design Community Liaison

  Local Motors

  September 2008 - May 2016

  United States

Education

• Rubika - ISD

  Master’s Degree, Transportation Design & Design Management, with Honors

  September 2002 - September 2007

  France

Licenses & certification

• AI for Designers, Top 10% in class

  Interaction Design Foundation

  January 2025 - December 2025

  124267-2025-1022099

• Design for the 21st Century with Don Norman, Best in Class

  Interaction Design Foundation

  March 2024 - December 2025

  124267-2024-714814

Design skills

Design tools

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Blender
• Procreate
• Sketch