Profession: Engineer/Designer

Number of times previously entering contest: never

Favorite design and analysis tools: pen and paper . nature . humans . humans in nature . collaboration . design research

For managing CAD data kristin's company uses: None

Hobbies and activities: dance . performance . improvisation . yoga

Online communities: facebook . LinkedIn . Google+ . diapora

Inspired by: With a background in physical therapy, people are the inspiration for my designs. I endeavor to heighten or calm sensory awareness and create an emotional impact with modern technology.

Design is a dialog. Design research with people is essential in the prototype stage, to test ideas in rapid response to what people need/desire.

Recycling, reuse, and reinventing of materials is an important consideration in production.