Musée Rodin, Paris, 2024

Hi, I’m Chelsey. Precision-focused perfectionist, strategic problem-solver, passionate explorer of complex challenges.

I was trained to think in logic before I learned to speak in form. My early studies in Physics and Mathematics at Case Western Reserve University sharpened my ability to think abstractly, pursue clarity through structure, and find intellectual joy in difficult problems that resist easy answers. These foundations still shape how I design today: decode complexity, think in systems, and build beauty with intent.

At Pratt Institute and architecture firms, I learned how to give that logic visual language. Through architectural design and multidisciplinary studios, I developed a sensitivity to proportion, rhythm, and cultural context. I began to see design as more than aesthetics, but as a way to shape experience, reveal systems, and give emotion a physical form.

I’m drawn to the unknown, not only for its aesthetic possibilities but for its structural questions. In FinTech and Web3, where volatility and abstraction are the norm, I design tools that transform complexity into clarity and strategy into experience. From retail and institutional trading platforms to decentralized ecosystems, I create products that are intuitive, scalable, and grounded in real-world utility.

I thrive in ambiguity, enjoy deep problem-solving, and take pride in thinking precisely and building boldly. To me, design is not decoration but decision-making. It's how I bring logic and emotion into balance, and how I create work that is both intelligent and deeply human.

Skills & Tools

Awards

2020 – Brick in Architecture Awards, Silver

2019 – Vision Long Island, Smart Growth Award

2019 – BUILD Magazine Awards, Recognized Experts in High-Rise Architecture

Awards