NICHOLAS CHOI
7th term product design student at ArtCenter College of Design.
I am very interested in the innovative side of industrial design that brings about new perspectives. I like to focus on ideas that have yet not existed and I am not afraid to experiment with inspirations that are strange and different. I have an interest in sustainability as well, so I created projects designed with environmental impact in mind.
HOMETOWN
Born and Raised in Redondo Beach
I spent most of my life near a body of water, enjoying the sea breezy and rough sand. I have not really left my hometown to explore the world, and despite my beautiful city, I had always wanted to leave for something more.
EXTREME ATHLETICS
Skateboarding and Snowboarding
I love being active and I really enjoy being outdoors. I often feel trapped within my own home, so take on make activities relating to extreme sports. Of all the sports that I have participated in, I enjoy skateboarding and snowboarding the most as it was a sport that I have grown up with since I was 9 years old.
TEAMS AND CLUBS
FRC ROBOTICS AND HIP HOP
In high school, I was in multiple clubs and the one that had the strongest impact on me was Robotics. I always felt restricted growing up, so I wanted to try something outside my comfort zone, so I joined hip-hop to explore new possibilities.
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
Work Outside Design
I am well versed in the real estate field with a background in construction and a licensed realtor. I have flipped many homes, and have constructed my current living space (shown on the right). My goal in the future is to have financial freedom so I can become a designer for fun rather than a designer for money.
HOBBY - PODCASTING AND MUSIC
HINDSIGHT
I have a podcast that I like to update every other month when I interview people about the most impactful moments in their life and how it affected them. Then I ask how they feel now vs what they felt back then. The premise of the podcast is that everyone has a story. Even if they think they have a boring life, most people have something to tell and I am there to help convey what they want to say. All music is originally produced by myself, and edited by myself.