Jonah Ruecker

My main passion for design stems from my curiosity and interest in many diverse subjects. I enjoy the sense of surprise that comes from studying and learning about new things. I draw inspiration from nature, human history and current events. I use these inspirations to envision a better future where we leverage our diversity as an asset, not as a means of division. I am greatly intrigued by the design of the products we use every day. I am intrigued about how they are conceived to achieve both aesthetic form and functional purpose; how they can be improved through the use of sustainable materials. I feel it is essential that we break our cultural addiction to single use, disposable products. By working in this creative space I hope to positively impact the world we live in by designing products that improve lives through inclusion and environmental sustainability.

I aim to create designs that are human centric in utility, sustainable, and beautiful. I enjoy the process of sketching, model-making, and working hands-on in prototyping, as well as, exploring fine details and human factors to inform my direction. I enjoy meeting and working with new people and understanding new perspectives. I love to explore the outdoors, draw, and listen to, as well as, make music in my free time.

The majority of my work on this site comes from my time as a student at Massachusetts College of Art and Design between the fall of 2014 to the spring of 2019. I graduated that spring with a degree of Bachelor in Fine Arts majoring in Industrial Design.

Since graduation, I have worked as a substitute teacher at Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School and have done some free lance work for local businesses and community groups.