About

Designer and creative technologist.

With 7+ years of experience spanning architecture, design, and emerging technology, Ariel creates interactive systems and design-led software at the intersection of human experience, space, and technology. He is currently pursuing a Master of Design Studies in Mediums at Harvard GSD.

Profile

A practice built between spatial discipline and emerging technology.

Ariel's work moves between architectural design, digital prototyping, and interactive media. His architectural background gives the work a sensitivity to space, material, and coordination, while his creative technology practice expands that foundation into interfaces, AI-assisted workflows, real-time systems, and computational experiences.

Experience

7+ years

Education

Harvard GSD, Cal Poly, DVC

Output

Spaces, products, interfaces, publications

Focus Areas

Creative Technology
Architecture
Computational Design
Interactive Systems
AI Product Design
UI UX Design

Education

Academic path

Master's in Design Studies, Mediums

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

2023-2026

Bachelor of Architecture

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

2018-2021

Associate of Science, Architecture Design

Diablo Valley College

2016-2018

Experience

Selected roles

HGA Architects & Engineers

Design Coordinator

San Jose, CA

Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

Developed Science & Tech and Public Corporate projects for clients including Apple Inc., Hudson Pacific Properties, and BD Life Sciences.
Worked across space planning, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
Led coordination with city officials and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and civil engineering teams.

Paranni

Architectural Designer

Bogor, Indonesia

Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

Developed residential and warehouse projects from schematic design through construction documentation.
Built an Android augmented reality mobile app for client presentations.
Supervised onsite interior renovation work and managed the company's portfolio.

CallisonRTKL

Architectural Intern

Los Angeles, CA

Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Conducted pre-design research and produced architectural visualization, design graphics, and presentation assets.
Worked with BIM, CAD drafting, and 3D visualization tools including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Enscape, and V-Ray.

Kris Construction

Architectural Intern

Fremont, CA

Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

Developed single-family residential project drawings in the Bay Area.
Produced AutoCAD architectural graphics for permitting workflows.

Diablo Valley College

Architecture Teaching Assistant

Pleasant Hill, CA

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Assisted and coordinated a 50-student first-year architecture studio course.
Supported curriculum development, grading, and studio instruction.

Diablo Valley College

Architecture & Engineering Lab Technician

Pleasant Hill, CA

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

Operated 3D printers and laser cutters, maintained equipment, and supervised architecture and engineering students.

Skills

Capabilities

Full Stack Prototyping
Architectural Design
Graphic Design
Interaction Design
Marketing & Communication
Leadership
Teamwork

Tools

Software fluency

Revit
AutoCAD
Rhinoceros
Enscape
V-Ray
SketchUp
Grasshopper
Unity
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects

Recognition

Honors & awards

Dec 2023

Most Playful / Fun Project, GSD6338

Harvard University

Mar 2023