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Hi! I’m Melissa,
a sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design studying industrial design with a concentration in Nature–Culture–Sustainability Studies.
I’m interested in telling stories and exploring the diverse problems within the natural and built world, and am always searching for roles that people across cultures play in interacting with current and future environmental challenges to shape sustainable design.
In addition to product design, my creative work draws upon the themes of cultural limbo and queer identity. When not working, I can be found in the long shadows and green fields of late summer days; collecting postcards and watching films that spark curiosity.