Raised between Tokyo and Connecticut, my pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Textiles at the Rhode Island School of Design became, quite literally, a journey in weaving two diverse cultures together. My creative path began as an exploration through juxtaposition, bringing seemingly opposite elements together in harmony. From biomedical engineering courses at Brown University to earning an MSc in Advanced Computational Design, I have always sought to infuse life, soul and imagination, into the ever-evolving fabric of innovation and technology.
Starting in 2018, I dedicated the next 4.5 years to Material Design at Nike, beginning with the Kids team and then moving to the APLA team on Asia-Pacific special collections. There, I focused on material innovation, consumer trends and integrating circular design practices. Afterwards, I transitioned to advanced design and research for E-mobility with Bombardier Recreational Products at the Innovation studio located in the South of France.
My design philosophy draws from my multifaceted background, blurring the boundaries between design, innovation, science, and the pure curiosity to dream.
A bit about Alice.
Lets Collaborate.
Feel free to reach out below or to my email momo.materials@gmail.com for projects + consultancy:
Projects
Series of personal work from fine art to design products.
2018-2024+
[Knit Swatch 001, 2017]
+Technique: Industrial knit swatch + STOLL M1+ program
+Content: Wool + Elastic
[Figure 01, 2023]
+Technique: Body protection using slime-mold generative algorithm
+Programs: Houdini, Blender, Keyshot
[Ojiichan, 2016]
+Technique: Tapestry Weave
+Content: Cotton + Wool
+Featured in Brown’s Vision Magazine 2017
[Supersonic, Nike, Vomero 5 , 2023]
Description: APLA special collection
Content: Blue glow-in-the-dark TPU Cage + heel
/ Blue reflective overlays
[Tearaway, Colorway 001, Air Force 1, 2022]
Description: 2-layer stitch down of cotton / recycled polyester / leather customizable upper
Collab: 99percentis
[Dynamo Go Flyease, Nike Kids, 2022]
Description: Adapted Flyease technology for easy entry
[3D Printed Seat, Advanced Concepts, 2024]
Description: An advanced 3D printed seat concept developed for light-weight antimicrobial use.
[Head2Head, Nike, Dunk Low, 2023]
Description: Special CO.JP Japan-specific collection referencing top retro CO.JP models combined.
[WorldMake, 001 Air Jordan 1, 2022]
Description: WorldMake collection featured key cities Tokyo, Seoul & Mexico City.
Featured: Tokyo Collection featuring denim with raw edges and Sashiko technique.
[Air Presto Hello Kitty, Nike, 2021]
Description: Collaboration with Sanrio Hello Kitty inspired by the 2004 Hello Kitty leak.
[WorldMake, 002 Air Max 1, 2022]
Description: WorldMake collection featured key cities Tokyo, Seoul & Mexico City.
Featured: Seoul Collection inspired by the traditional Jiseung paperweaving technique and minimal color palettes trending in South Korea