My name is Harley SayloR
My passion for design started with feature films.
As a kid growing up in a small city in Kentucky, I was fascinated with the idea that solely through image you could be transported to another place. I didn't have to travel to experience good design.
Years later it is my goal to bring this immersion to others. Even in the quietest of places your vision can create culture.
SPACEMAKING IS STORYTELLING.
Storytelling that leaves you and takes on a life of its own through every person it touches.
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Skills
Modeling: Rhino 7, Blender
Rendering: VRay, D5, Twinmotion
Drawing: Adobe Illustrator, Procreate
Image Manipulation: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom
Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing
Other: Microsoft Suite, Augmented Reality, Digital Photography
Work Experience
University of Kentucky College of Design
Design Technology Researcher (Nov 2023 - Present)
-Currently researching developing digital mediums to explore new possibilities in architectural representation.
-Designing digital artifacts using augmented and virtual reality in combination with traditional mediums.
-Analyzing the cultural effects of new mediums on design professions and the effects of multidisciplinary collaboration in design spaces.
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Aug 2023 - May 2024)
-Previously Taught design principles and methodology to students in a weekly class recitation.
-Collaborated with the professor and other teaching assistants in the revision of new course content.
-Lead group outings and organized assignments/logistical documents.
Education
University of Kentucky College of Design (B.A. Arch 24')
Summer Research Fellowship (Jun 2023 - Aug 2023)
-Researched current augmented reality usage in the design community.
-Developed a methodology for using augmented reality in modern architectural visualization.
-Designed a system for students to showcase their work using augmented reality.
Organizations
American Institute of Architecture Students (University of Kentucky Chapter)
Merchandise Chair (Aug 2023 - Present)
-Organizing the logistical side of club merchandise, and collaborating with graphic designers to create a concise graphic style.
-Planning team-building activities alongside other officers to foster and support a creative, collaborative, and energetic community in the College of Design.
UK College of Design Ambassadors
Ambassador (Aug 2022 - Present)
-Representing the college at university events.
-Communicating with prospective students in person and digitally.
KRNL: Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine
Junior Photographer (Aug 2022 - Dec 2023)
-Photographed models in natural and artificial light, composed scenes in indoor and outdoor settings.
-Cooperated with other team members to curate the magazine's aesthetic vision.