Projects
Process

1. Lazy Suzanne creation
A short step-by-step of the seperate ideations and adjustments needed in order deliver my desired results.

1. Steam Bending/Vacuum Sealing
In creation of a bow, I went through the steps of placing a featherboard to run my board multiple times with the same result. As for the shaping, I placed my boards in a large steam vent, individual glue-ups, and finished with sealing my glued strips in a vacuum seal bag until dry.

1. Glue-upsThese are glue-ups from seperate projects using f-clamps and standard wood glue.

1. White Canvas creationA run-through of some unconventional process in creating a pulley system starting from the back of its neck and re-entering through its chest. In addition, I made etches across its back and chest to help me with chisel out the rib cage and spinal cord. 


1. Orthographic Drawings/Process DrawingMechanical and process drawing across multiple projects




1. Digital OrthographicsDigital layouts for Along the Lines.

About
David Mui
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David Mui
With over four years of experience in the food industry and currently a second-year student at Parsons School of Design, I bring a strong work ethic and an eagerness to learn. My experience has taught me how to balance taking initiative and knowing when to step back and let clear leadership guide the way. I thrive in environments that encourage teamwork and collaboration, and I’m always ready to contribute to achieving shared goals.

In addition to my professional background, I volunteer at The ECHO Leahy Center, which I believed has helped me grow as an individual as well as refine my ability to work in diverse teams and build meaningful connections. I’m looking for opportunities to bring my skill set into new environments where creativity and growth are at the forefront.


EducationSouth Burlington High School
(4 Years)

Burlington Technical Center
Illustraition & Fine Arts
(2 Years)

Parsons School of Design - The New School
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Industrial and Product Design
(Sophomore Standing)


Employment Barkeaters Restaurant
Line Cook
2025-Present

Mascot/SLI Worker
Mascot & Mascot Representative
2024-Present

Chili’s
Line Cook/Prep Cook
2024

The Halal Shack
Front of House
2023

Jamal’s Chicken
Back of House
2023

ECHO Leahy Center at Champlain
Volunteer Staff
2022-2024

Klinger’s Bread Company
Bread Packager & Decorator
2021-2023



Skills
Communication · Cooking · Employee Training · Food Preparation · Knife Work · Task Management · Time Management · Mascot · Formatting Documents · Slide Presentations · Catering · Food and Beverage Operations · Register · Volunteering · Hospitality Service · Packaging · Software · Drafting · Wood Working



AwardsFour Times PublishedAcross 
Parsons Notes 

Scolastic - 2x Gold Keys/2x Silver Keys


OpensS.P.A.C.E Gallery 
2024

Higher Ground Artist Showcase
2024

BCA Art Gallery 
2024



Last Updated 24.10.31


Lazy Suzanne
Two-Handed Cutting Board with Decorative Trim
2025
Red Oak, Poplar, Cutting Board Oil

Prepare meals in the kitchen with this long and rustic board, and then cater to serve as a tray. Last, clean, and begin layering on meats and cheeses for a decorative charcuturie board. One board does it all.



Long Board
This board was start of a bunch of techniques; the idea that adding on hardware is often unnecessary when understanding material behavior and the tool itself can solve the problem. Relying on setup and precision instead of attachments built confidence in working directly with the tools. That mindset became a stepping stone for learning the lathe and the router and for angling the drill press.

It also reinforced the idea that simplicity is timeless. Simple methods tend to hold up longer than complicated solutions and often produce more consistent results. Cutting two boards together removes the need to measure or calculate matching curves because the material resolves the problem on its own. Instead of relying on math or assumptions, the process ensures accuracy. This approach showed that simple techniques are not shortcuts but foundational skills that remain useful regardless of the tool or project.

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