hi there! my name is olivia banks
I earned my bachelor of fine arts in product design (with a minor in spanish) from the university of oregon in 2023. I am based in portland, oregon, where I was born and raised. I specialize in soft goods, with a special fondness for technical design and material design. my design philosophy is simple-- in a world where we consume without thinking, everything I design is intentional. whether it is through well-researched functionality or the ability to tell a compelling story, the objects I produce are meant to resonate with users and stay out of the landfill.
when I am not pursuing my career goals you may find me
~ knitting a sweater
~ trying a new restaurant
~ altering my clothing
~ loving on my pets
~ oil painting
~ caring for my plants
you can contact me at obrookebanks@gmail.com or on instagram @oliviabanksdesign