Chermia Mathis

Alumni

My key skills are creative thinking, design research, and graphic sense. I strive to complete projects that are driven by user needs. I strive in group settings and always look forward to seeing the fulfillment of a project. I am an ideal candidate for any design team because I am a focused divergent thinker.

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Callanwolde’s Courtyard

Callanwolde’s Courtyard

Team:  Ken Kirtland IV, Savannah Black, Seth Thurmond, Erin O'Hanlon
Class:  ME/ID Capstone Studio  |  Instructor: Wayne Li & Stephen Sprigle
 

For Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, who needs to more easily accommodate a greater amount of attendees for their on-site performances in the Courtyard venue, the Hive-mind Folde, is a complete seating solution that facilitates 100 audience members and requires less than 2 hours for 2 people to assemble. Unlike the current seating used by Callanwolde and the market alternatives, our product is specifically designed to maximize the utility of Callanwolde’s Courtyard space by optimizing the venue’s audience capacity and viewing quality, while reducing the time and effort of assembly

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Kontrol Space

Kontrol Space

Class: Summer 2019 Vertical Studio  |  Instructor: Kevin Shankwiler

Kontrol Space was a product family of space organizers dedicated to the at home gamer to free up spaces taken over by all of the cords involved in the typical gaming setup.

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In-Shower Speaker

In-Shower Speaker

Class: Interactive Studio  |  Instructor: Wei Wang

Whether it is a quick in & out or a very long time, most people enjoy the privileges of a shower paired along with their favorite music. However, that time spent in the shower can be interrupted by trying to fumble with various form of music technology. How can we make this experience more efficient and enjoyable? I set out to create an in-shower speaker that requires minimal interaction so that you can better enjoy your time spent inside of the shower.