Jurien Huggins

Leads studio-based instruction in spatial problem-solving through form, material research, and iterative making. Supports industrial design students in developing conceptual clarity and craftsmanship by exploring structure, volume, and composition as tools for creative inquiry.

• Guided students through iterative prototyping processes to translate abstract ideas into refined 3D forms.

• Fostered experimentation with scale, and joinery across traditional and contemporary materials.

• Created a collaborative studio environment centered on curiosity, constructive feedback, and spatial awareness.

• Assisted a local furniture designer’s studio practice focused on cork as a material of cultural, ecological, and design significance.

• Created detailed technical drawings, dimensional studies for international fabrication, and magazine quality photographs for e-commerce, exhibitions & publications.

• Traveled to Portugal to document cork cultivation practices and investigate the material’s legacy through workshops, factories and site visits, and mentoring young designers presenting at Casa Cork in Milan Design Week ’25.

• Supported the development of solar-powered rotational molding techniques for a chair made from recycled HDPE locally on Governor’s Island.

• Contributed to the design and prototyping of rotationally molded products, applying solar-powered microfactory principles to elevate sustainability, anticipating needs of local users, and ensure fabrication efficiency.

• Bridged design and mission through storytelling, crafting compelling narratives around microfactory processes and locally sourced, recycled HDPE, reinforcing the brand’s values in presentations and client communications

• Developed brand experiences for wellness, fashion, & sustainable lifestyle ventures. Led content strategy for brands like the London Wolves, Voni LA & Nairaego bringing my interest on ecological storytelling.

• Directed video content for Elle España’s December feature, collaborating on-site with Dree Hemingway and Levi Dylan, strengthening my ability to craft story-driven visuals for high-profile editorial brands and clients.

• Led end-to-end website design and development for large religious orgs, from UX/UI wireframing in Adobe XD to building in Webflow, leveraging trend and user data to create refined, client-approved digital experiences.

• Produced spirit-centered lifestyle film and photography on location as part of long-form wine & spirits editorial series for Fernet Branca highlighting relationships with local bars and restaurants.

• Designed media kits, wireframes, & campaign assets for brands, like Plymouth Gin & Redbreast, across travel, spirits, & lifestyle, as well as post-sale deliverables worth up to $1M in revenue

• Art Directed & designed sponsored content for wine & spirit brands like Plymouth Gin & Redbreast, as well as travel & auto brands