about jess.
I believe the future will be grown. I am passionate about using circular design and biofabricated material innovation to drive us to a more regenerative future. My design practice challenges the status quo of design and manufacturing today; a materials based approach which combines science research, speculative design, trend forward textiles and living systems.
Graduate Research Assistant
Materials Vetting, Materials Sourcing, Design Research
Lori Weitzner Design
Materials Designer, Project Manager
Textile Design, Coloring, Product Development, Material Sourcing, Supplier Communication, Textile Testing, Studio Management, Wallcovering Design, Stationary Design, Shopify, Business Operations, Jewelry Design
experience
2021-Present
Healthy Materials Lab
2017-2020
education
2021-Present
Parsons School of Design
Industrial Design, M.F.A.
2020-2021
Central Saint Martins
Material Futures, Postgraduate Certificate
2013-2017
Jefferson University
Textile Design, B.S.
Heriot-Watt University Study Abroad in Scotland, 2016