John is a designer, engineer, and maker who loves to bring big ideas to life by bridging the gap between ideation and creation. A lifelong New Yorker, now living in ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, after studying and working in the mechanical engineering field, he took a leap of faith and opened a design and production studio in NYC. For nearly a decade, he refined his skills in design and manufacturing, often pushing boundaries and offering a "one-stop shop" for brands looking to bring unique ideas and experiences to life. He's now a senior producer for Hovercraft Studio, a multidisciplinary agency that moves seamlessly between brand and experience design, creating lasting moments in digital and physical spaces. In his free time, he loves working with his hands, making art, fixing bikes, and collaborating with others to learn and solve problems. He hopes to be a resource and conduit of information for Atlas students looking to apply design education to real-world applications.