Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos

• Chair of Industrial Design in Savannah and Atlanta - The department chair provides vision, leadership, and supervision, fostering collegiality and shared responsibility while building the department’s reputation. The Chair guides curriculum development, assessment, policy implementation, scheduling, and facilities use. Responsibilities include classroom observations, annual faculty evaluations, mentoring, faculty development, and participation in hiring. The chair addresses student academic matters, supports recruitment, reviews graduate applications, and facilitates internships and career placement. Manage the departmental budget, teach as assigned, and maintain an active presence onsite. Collaborating with faculty, staff, and university leaders, the chair ensures academic quality, smooth operations, and strict adherence to university policies and procedures.

Mar 2024 – Mar 2025 · 1 yr

• Faculty Development - In Spring 2024, I was granted a course release to collaborate with the Director of Faculty Development as a primary subject matter expert on developing "Pro Practices in Teaching," a comprehensive training program for new and veteran SCADpro faculty.

Sep 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs

• The graduate coordinator position supports department chairs/associate chairs with graduate programming demands and keeps students on track for the timely completion of final projects and theses. Duties and Responsibilities - Implement a systematic protocol encompassing the following components and timeline to ensure the timely completion of degree requirements.
• Admission recruitment - Act as a liaison for the department to the graduate admission department.
• Department orientation - Coordinate graduate departmental orientation for incoming graduate students each quarter.
• Faculty advising - Act as a liaison between their department and graduate success advisers.
• Candidacy review preparation and workshops - Conduct workshop sessions on preparation for candidacy reviews to demonstrate best practices.
• Review for candidacy - Coordinate graduate candidacy reviews each quarter and guide students toward the final project or thesis.
• Thesis progress post review - Provide thesis support.
• Foster career preparation - Facilitate with the department chair/associate chair regarding industry or other expert visits to the department and ensure graduate students have an opportunity to engage with them.

Mar 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Utilized online platforms such as Blackboard, Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft 360.
• Prepared online educational class materials and syllabus
• Modified and tailored teaching styles to the students and their academic expectations.
• Communicated with other co-online teachers on the use of reliable programs and technologies to enhance my teaching strategy

Nov 2018 – Apr 2019 · 5 mos

• Acting Chair
• Started the Industrial Design program at SCAD Atlanta
• Lead a studio environment oriented towards professional industrial design and sculpture applications.
• Provide strategic direction to the operations of the studio, showcasing excellent industrial design work, workshops, training, and professional partnerships.
• Deliver courses at the highest quality, demonstrate model leadership, foster a positive learning environment, fulfilled departmental duties and contributed to the university’s mission and strategic goals.

Oct 2018 – Jan 2019 · 3 mos

• The graduate coordinator position supports department dean, chair and associate chair with graduate programming responsibilities, supports admission with recruiting graduate students and collaborates with academic services staff, faculty and students to implement a systematic protocol ensuring timely completion of final projects and thesis.

Sep 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

• Areas of Product Design Research:
• Ethno-cultural Design: Investigating design practices that reflect diverse cultural identities.
• Law Enforcement Product Designs: Creating specialized products for law enforcement use.
• Product Design Languages and Trends: Analyzing and predicting evolving design languages and trends.
• Product Design Storytelling and Communication: Crafting compelling narratives and communication strategies for designs.
• Speculative Design (10 Years Ahead): Exploring visionary design concepts projected a decade into the future.
• Product Design for the Elderly: Developing products to meet the specific needs of the elderly.
• Form Development: Creating forms with metaphoric, cultural, and spiritual meanings.
• Transportation and Mobility Design: Innovating solutions for transportation and mobility challenges.
• Product Design for Disability: Designing inclusive products for individuals with disabilities.
• Courses:
• Graduate Thesis Committee Chair: Leading and mentoring graduate students through their thesis projects.
• Visual Communication / Presentation: Teaching effective visual communication and presentation techniques.
• Development of Product Form: Guiding students in creating innovative product forms.
• Industrial Design Idea Visualization: Facilitating the visualization of industrial design concepts.
• Human Factors in Industrial Design: Integrating ergonomic principles into design practices.
• Advanced Product Rendering: Teaching advanced techniques for high-quality product rendering.
• Computer-Aided Product Design: Instructing the use of digital tools and software in design.
• Human/Computer Interaction: Exploring the relationship between users and computer systems in design.
• Entrepreneurship for Designers: Equipping students with skills for entrepreneurial ventures in design.
• Admin:
• Designated Campus Security Authority (CSA)

Apr 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 1 mo · Savannah, Georgia, United States · On-site

• A 10-week advanced digital sculpting course in Rhino. Exposing students to production level modeling criteria and techniques. Introduced them to advanced analysis methods of surface aesthetics. Taught in collaboration with members of Apple’s Industrial Design Group.

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos · Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Book - "An Industrial Design Guide Vol. 01 - Understanding the Science of Product Design."
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Design Books (March 25, 2022)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0578264927
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0578264929
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.81 x 8.5 inches
• This book targets industrial design students, design professors, design practitioners, and others interested in Industrial Design (Product Design). It aims to offer a guide or roadmap for industrial designers to research, identify, conceive, design, and develop new product concepts efficiently and objectively. Furthermore, it is intended to be a complimentary reference book, encapsulating the "Science" that deals with the systematic study of the initial stages of product design. This book provides a wide range of design tools to validate the embryonic stages of new product design development. It looks at the product design's disciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects. It includes product design historical context, timelines, design theories, elements, and principles. Moreover, it illustrates product design activities, inferences, guidelines, methods, approaches, and classifications.

Feb 2021 – Mar 2021 · 1 mo · United States

• Title: Benji is not sleepy / Benji non hai sonno
• Author: Carmen Andrisani
• Type: Bilingual - English + Italian - Bedtime story and coloring book
• Sold on Amazon

Jan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 4 mos · United States

• I like pushing the limits and creating mind-blowing awesome designs.

Mar 2018 – May 2018 · 2 mos · Savannah, Georgia, United States

• Digital Ecosystem - SCAD partnered with Colgate-Palmolive to research and develop innovative concepts.

Jan 2017 – Aug 2017 · 7 mos · South Kingston, Rhode Island

• Courses:
• Business Innovation: Social Design
• Introduction to Business
• Taught undergraduate students in the College of Business, focusing on the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact through design. The course introduced students to design thinking methodologies, business model innovation, and user-centered problem solving for social and community-based challenges.
• Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
• Developed and delivered course content integrating real-world case studies, collaborative group projects, and industry guest speakers.
• Guided students in identifying social problems and crafting actionable design solutions with economic viability and community relevance.
• Fostered interdisciplinary thinking by linking business principles with design strategies to promote sustainable innovation.

Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 · 11 mos · Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

• Courses:
• Product Development 1: Human Factor
• AutoCAD 1 & 2

Jun 2010 – Aug 2017 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Providence County, Rhode Island, United States

• Urban Ventures is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting urban entrepreneurs and startup businesses in Rhode Island. As Executive Director, I lead operations, program implementation, strategic planning, and public advocacy for microbusiness development.
• Key Accomplishments:
• Secured and managed over $800,000 in state funding for program operations.
• Provided consulting, training, and mentorship to 150+ urban entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Authored key initiatives, including the Broadband Rhode Island “E-Incubator”, Micro Business Blueprint, and Micro Business Size Standards.
• Designed and led public workshops and seminars to develop community-based entrepreneurial skills and economic resilience.

Feb 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 3 mos · Central Falls

• Joneso Design (www.jonesodesigns.com), a product research, design and development firm.

Feb 2005 – Nov 2005 · 9 mos · Seoul, Seoul, South Korea · On-site

• Cell phone designer on the "Infortainment” design team. As part of Curitel-Pantech’s Design Team, I participated in the design and development of next-generation mobile devices for global markets. My work included early-stage concept ideation, form exploration, and trend analysis. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to prototype and present new design solutions that reflected both emerging technology and evolving consumer aesthetics in the mobile space.