References

REFERENCES

Todd Robinson | Sr. New Product Development Engineer at Innovative Design Works

I had the pleasure of working with Haru on several new products that I am leading development on. She was very thoughtful in the designs that she presented. Haru would always offer multiple options that could be potential solutions and paths for our development process. She is eager to learn about new techniques of modeling as well as manufacturing process to help her become a better designer. As a team member she excels in helping drive the design aesthetic while balancing the capability of the manufacturing processes being used and overall needs of the project. Any team would be lucky to have her as a key member.

Kelly Ann Sullivan | Industrial Designer at Pride Mobility Products Corporation

Haru has proven to be a talented designer who has a solid command of the design process and a knack for design research. I had the pleasure of working with Haru during my time at DiveDesign, where we collaborated on numerous client projects. During this time, she repeatedly demonstrated her ability to immerse herself in the perspective of the end user, putting their needs and desires at the forefront of her designs. Her experience, dedication and passion make her stand out on a team, and she is always willing to set time aside to share her knowledge with others. A delight to work with, Haru would be a valuable addition to any team!

Caitlin Dickerboom | Director of Operations at 10XBeta

I had the pleasure of meeting Haru through the JeffSolves program, a year-long collaboration between 10XBeta and Sidney Kimmel Medical College focused on teaching medical students and design students how to rapidly design medical devices. Haru was one of two industrial design students selected. It was evident from the beginning that her acute empathy and conscientious design thinking style would benefit the cohort. Haru impressed the 10XBeta team over the course of the year—eager to go the extra mile with assignments and prototyping, and truly showing up for her team during each meeting and pitch event. Haru is a consummate team player, and an excellent researcher and designer. I recommend her without hesitation.

Fredric Freeman | Adjunct Professor of VR/XR Motion Graphics at Jefferson University

During Haru's time at Jefferson University she worked directly with me helping to lead a team doing research in the area of 360 Degree video for virtual reality. Haru brought great leadership skills to the table, as well as extensive knowledge of UX. It was amazing to see how she put traditional UX skills to the test in an emerging field such as virtual reality and new media. Along the way she brought to light insights that helped generate new methods for documenting and prototyping content for 360 degrees. Always insightful, polite, and a pleasure to work with.

Babs Hansen | UX Designer & Strategist at Vanguard

You will meet Haru at the intersection of forward-thinking creativity and masterful execution. Our paths crossed many times at Jefferson University from special projects to several classes to research efforts. Her accomplishments are many and stand as proof of her passion. She is visionary, pushing technology’s barriers. I highly recommend her for any creative role she chooses to pursue.

Wendy Kaneshiro-Yuen | Associate Planning Manager at DFS Group Limited

It’s rare that you come across a standout talent like Haru. As the project planner for Maui Divers, I had the pleasure of working with her for over a year in the design department. During this time I was particularly impressed by her ability to problem solve and find solutions to complex design challenges by doing research on her own as well as collaborating effectively with her fellow designers. She worked well under pressure and consistently completed assigned projects on time. Her stunning designs were entered into prestigious jewelry competitions and won awards in several categories. She is a passionate, multifaceted designer with a fierce work ethic and will be an asset to any team.

Jeanée Vilja | Product Designer at Alaska Airlines

Haru is an talented multifaceted designer with an unstoppable work ethic. I’ve always been so impressed with the amount of work she can take on at any given time. I’ve witnessed Haru handle stressful situations with ease and performs very well under pressure. She is great with time management, serves as a great leader and consistently produces quality work. She will be an asset to any design team.