problem solver.
Hello! My name is Ritha. I am a problem solver from the Midwest, now residing in North Carolina as a Principal Industrial Designer where I work on products that help provide users with cleaner, healthier, and more efficient air quality solutions within homes and commercial environments. I am a visionary and strategic thinker, an imaginative problem solver, and a detail oriented tinkerer, allowing me to excel in all stages of the design process from research and strategy to concept development to product execution. My passion is in using design as a tool to create objects and experiences that have a positive and meaningful impact on the world.
father.
There is nothing I love more than spending time with my kids, especially when it involves being at the beach. My family is the primary reason for my drive, passion, and work ethic. At the end of the day, my family is the reason for all that I do.
nerd.
Star Wars. Marvel Comics. Anime. I could nerd out all day. Here's an image of my son as a Jedi. I absolutely love math, and am even a bit of a personal finance nerd, holding a "Financial Friday" every week with my friends to discuss financial goals and success. I also have a love for science with a strong interest in learning about the universe, astrophysics, as well as particle/quantum physics. My nerdiness is driven by my imagination for visionary thinking, my passion for learning, as well as my fascination for compelling storytelling.
adventurer.
I believe that comfort is the enemy of growth, and aim to embark on as many unfamiliar journeys as I can with the hopes to expand my knowledge and experience as much as possible. This approach has driven my love for adventures, whether it is spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, and exploring, or traveling to new places and learning from new surroundings. I am always up for an adventure.
foodie.
In my spare time, I love to cook (and eat, of course) delicious food. I see cooking as an opportunity to extend my creativity outside of work, and often use the same design thought process to develop appetizing new recipes and eating experiences while aiming to perfect various techniques.
