I pronounce my last name "WHY-gant."
It is a fitting name, since I tend to search for the two main WHYs as I design—the why behind the challenge, and the why behind the solution.
So why should you work with me?
I am a multidisciplinary designer! As a former Architectural Lighting Designer, I bring a unique perspective. I approach all challenges with a listening ear, a tenacious spirit and a keen eye for human-centric solutions.
I believe in thoughtful purpose-driven creativity,
and I find inspiration in simplicity.
Design with intention.
Design with thought.
Design with me!
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A few things I've done
My journey so far...
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BS GRAPHIC DESIGN
Portland State University
Portland, OR
(Spring 2020)
FREELANCE DESIGNER & CONSULTANT
Portland, OR
2018-Present
SENIOR LIGHTING DESIGNER
LUMA Lighting / PAE Engineers
Portland, OR
2014-2018
LIGHTING DESIGNER
RNL now STANTEC
Denver, CO
2010-2014
CONTRACT LIGHTING DESIGNER
Witte/Ayotte Light
Aspen, CO
2010
BS ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
EMPHASIS: ILLUMINATION
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
Class of 2009
LIGHTING DESIGN INTERN
Francis Krahe & Associates
Los Angeles, CA
2008