“The most important thing is that you love what you are doing, and the second,
that you are not afraid of where your next idea will lead.”
-Charles Eames
Chris is driven by the desire to create innovative solutions for those who need them most. His design philosophy centers on empathy, as he continuously strives to understand the experience of others to create products that are not only beautiful but user-centric. His design inspiration comes from the nature that has surrounded his life; being born in Huntington Beach, raised in Northern California, and having lived in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest has provided a lens of sustainability and environmental elements that are regularly infused into his designs. Resolute in his commitment to leave a positive impact on the world, he is unwavering in his quest to learn, improve, and evolve.
An industrial designer with over a decade of professional experience, working at multidisciplinary design agencies in California and Washington. He has helped various domestic and international clients with creating their product experiences. Through the years he has designed a wide range of home goods, consumer electronics, medical devices, interior objects, and tools to list a few. Previous clients include Simplehuman, JL Audio, Clarion, JoyJolt, Takeya, Celestron, InDispense, Longshot, Merlin Mind, and many more.
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