Robert is a San Francisco–based architectural designer with nearly a decade of experience working across scales, from university master planning to the finely tuned details of luxury single-family residences. After earning his Master of Architecture, he worked at multi-national and boutiques firms, gaining deep exposure to the realities of design delivery, coordination, and execution.

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In 2023, Robert transitioned into digital product design, applying his architectural training to software built for the design profession. He is the founder of Hearth, a cloud-based platform that helps architecture firms organize, manage, and operationalize their material libraries, bridging the gap between design intent and real-world decision-making.

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Outside of work, Robert is deeply engaged in ceramics and teaches wheel throwing at a local studio. He’s particularly drawn to creating large serving trays illustrated using sgraffito, a technique that involves carving detailed imagery through a thin layer of colored clay. He has played guitar since childhood and is currently learning the banjo, an endeavor his neighbors are still adjusting to.