Wherever I am, my eye is always searching for beauty. I love working with my hands and practicing my craftmanship. I am constantly expanding my portfolio and always want to make, do, see, and capture more.

masonhastingsdesign@gmail.com
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Some things about me!

Auburn's School of Industrial and Graphic Design offered a curriculum that integrated theory and practice, covering design history, aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. We learned manufacturing processes and materials essential for product development, with an emphasis on ergonomics for user-centered design. Hands-on fabrication and client presentations develop communication skills, preparing us for careers in industrial design. I was selected to be an Ambassador for the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction and represent my major to prospective students and their families through guided tours and outreach events.

I graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Design.

PlayCore creates innovative, new, and safe playground solutions for all ages. Collaborating with designers and engineers, I research manufacturing machinery and help develop designs that meet safety standards and push the market. I partake in all phases of the design process, host team meetings, enhancing coworkers’ understanding of new technologies and opportunities. This experience builds valuable skills in design manufacturing and feasibility, project management, and teamwork while promoting play.

I worked as a Design Intern at PlayCore out of Fort Payne, Alabama.

For the soul:

I love reading and am currently on The Poppy War Trilogy and An Immoveable Feast.

I enjoy exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan through new restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, and exhibits.

I love learning more about art and exploring new exhibits in my area.

I have so enjoyed curating my posts on Instagram and finding the right sound to add behind the post.

I make little greeting cards for my family and friends for holidays and birthdays to keep practicing my creativity.

As Front of House Manager, I oversaw floor operations, managed staff, handled customer interactions, and coordinated event and shift schedules. I served as the first call resource to address operational, construction, and aesthetic problems, building expertise in leadership, event coordination, and rapid problem-solving.

I currently work as a Front of House Manager at Red Hook Lobster Pound in Brooklyn, NY