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01 About Me

Hello! I'm Aurélie (pronounced oh-reh-lee)

I was born and raised in the south of France 🧀 🌴 (yes, I love cheese!). During my bachelors at the University of Clermont-Ferrand, I had the opportunity to study abroad in the US. One thing led to another, and here I am, ten years later, living and working in Washington D.C, building products for companies, businesses and government entities around the globe.

With training in architecture and a passion for spatial storytelling, I bring deep expertise in 3D design, cross-functional collaboration, and user-centered design thinking to the digital realm. I create immersive, accessible, and intuitive 3D experiences that align with business goals and exceed user expectations.

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In my downtime, you can find me practicing photography, biking, traveling or at the dog park. I am also a bad but enthusiastic pickleball player who occasionally shows up at the D.C. queer pickleball league.

02 My experience

SMITHGROUP / Designer and Visualization Specialist

2015 to present

  • Develops innovative and visually compelling concepts for experiential spaces, while considering human-centered design best practices.
  • Leads the 3D production process on large projects by mentoring peers and implementing the latest trends and innovations in AR, VR and real-time rendering.
  • Manages system coordination on large scale projects involving multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and designers.
  • Involved in all project phases from early design iterations to project documentation.
  • Promotes the company brand through online and in person community activities and organization involvement.

MILES ASSOCIATES / Design and Project Coordinator

2012 to 2015

  • Led 3D visualizations effort by creating compelling digital experiences and identifying software and workflow needs.
  • Developed the company Website Design using Squarespace CMS.
  • Assisted project teams on crafting design, construction documentation and project pursuits.

AWARDS AND INVOLVEMENT

  • Guest Speaker, Howard University, 2024.
  • FTP & Logistics lead member for the Academy of Architecture for Health.
  • Guest Speaker, George Washington University, 2020.
  • Panel Moderator, The Summer Leadership Summit, 2019.
  • Panel Speaker, "The Future of Technology in Healthcare Architecture", The Summer Leadership Summit, 2019.
  • Planning Committee member for the Summer Leadership Summit conference.
  • Next Generation Scholar, Academy of Architecture for Health, 2018.

Coded with ♥ by Aurélie