I'm Mario, a native of Los Angeles, CA. My design journey started at Pasadena City College, where I delved into the foundational aspects of product design. This initial exposure ignited my passion and encouraged me to pursue design further, enrolling myself in ArtCenter at Night. The challenges and rewards of ArtCenter at Night strengthened my resolve, prompting me to transition to ArtCenter's full-time undergraduate product design track. In the spring of 2019, I proudly graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Product Design.

My journey as a product designer has led me to my current point of growth and readiness. I am deeply passionate about every stage of the design process: from identifying problems and conducting thorough research to crafting prototypes and translating concepts into reality. I focus on forging connections between objects and human emotions. With each new project, I approach it with a fresh perspective and an openness to the inspiration that may unfold. I thrive on curiosity, constantly seeking to understand how things work and embracing the challenge of creating beauty from complexity.