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Why?

My perspective was shaped along the Wasatch Mountains, where I developed interest in how objects support our lives. I work in a range of experiences. From peak life and death, to a sunlit morning at the breakfast table.

Great design comes from aligning use, material, and manufacturing. Objects should speak clearly. Materials should be honest. Manufacturing should be simple when it can be. If it feels grounded, these qualities are probably present.

I value new perspectives, and critical takes on the traditional typologies. However, true design takes time and adoption into invisibility. These background objects cradle our lives, and we have a responsibility to set them up to be helpful to all people.

I try to make objects that help people live a little more deliberately, and hopefully a little more kindly.

Resume

Ari Bikes
May 2024 - Present
Lindon, UT Designed bike frames, parts, and soft goods, using CAD and rendering to communicate design intent to a variety of clients. From prototyping to final product.
Wasatch Design Collective
Aug 2022 - Aug 2025
Provo, UT Design products, materials, and methods around using folding as a means to develop form and meet needs. Exhibited products at Dutch Design Week and Salt Lake Design Week. wasatchdesigncollective.com. 

Fort Knox Safes
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023
Orem, UT Designed and communicated production methods for custom steel safe doors, including transport logistics, retrofitting safety mechanisms, and installation instructions.
Al’s Sporting Goods
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
Orem, UT Bike and Ski shop tech. Organized, managed, and serviced tickets. Facilitated the operations of the service area. Sold bikes, skis, and other outdoor gear.
Noble Cycling
Mar 2015 - Feb 2018
Spanish Fork, UT Mechanic. Built, fixed, cleaned, tuned, and rode many bikes. As Noble expanded online I also put products on their website and partners like Amazon. Additional responsibility working in the office creating advertising content for Noble.