Collection 01 — grow food in your space

living Furniture

Brief: create a brand and product that empowers people to grow

  • Inspiration

    While researching “food deserts” in South LA, I documented the environment through photography. The original intent was to use the imagery alongside my other findings. But the images were compelling and told a story of the barriers to health and wellness. I compiled them into the book Unnatural Elements.

    Growing food in our space establishes a first-person relationship with the food we eat and significantly saves resources.

  • measuring success

    • A work of art as well as a furniture piece that grows food

    • Adaptable product that can grow in any space

    • Product received international recognition and multiple grants

    • Brand challenged the way we think about our food growth system

    • Learning! That can sound like a cliche, but the experience I gained from co-founding this startup has deepened my knowledge of product development

building the vilij

It was one of my first forays into true entrepreneurship, so it was a challenge, but with that came lots of learning. We broke many things and uncovered invaluable wisdom and a beautiful product.


vilij Story

As the Head of Design & Innovation, I was responsible for all things design (I.D., CMF, branding, graphics, art direction, etc.) and also brainstorming on engineering aspects.


mana, the indoor farm

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let’s create

Reach out with any inquiries and we can discuss how I can assist with your project. Thank you!