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Portrait of Mark Williams

Honor Society® member

Mark Williams

Lead Designer at City of Groesbeck Texas

  • University of Houston
  • B.A. Art History/ M.S. Industrial Design (in progress)
  • Class of 2017
  • Houston, Texas

Member since January 2015

About

I am the type of person you have an intense conversation with over the state of the world, similarities of ideologies, philosophy, and ways of dealing with issues people face in life. Leading you to say, "wow Mark is one of the most mature people to ever get his adult on... "
Then 30 minutes later you walk in on me watching cartoons wearing a onesie with a batman cape while I eat a giant bowl of cereal with a spoon meant for cooking, causing you to question all previous conversations we have ever had.

Passion, Happiness, and Expression. Those are words I think best define me. I am passionate about everything I do, because I am passionate about learning and every situation and encounter is a learning moment. My goal in life is to be happy and its been a success so far, so I always help people find what makes them happy and help them find a career based on that. All forms of expression: dance, song, art, poetry, conversation, and so many other things. I want to learn them, share them and always be able to express myself.
University of Houston Masters of Science Industrial Design student working on my thesis, with a B.A. in Art History from Baylor and four years as a Combat Engineer with the U.S. Army.

Education

  • University of Houston

    Industrial Design

    2013 – 2017

  • Baylor University

    Art History

    2008 – 2013

Honors and awards

  • 3rd Place Direct Energy Housing Design competition

    Design a House for under $80,000 for the third ward of Houston that gave the inhabitants a utility bill under $25 a month

Goals and interests

Career goal

Designer, Art Historian, Professor, Design Researcher, Politician, Urban Planner, UX Design

Graduate school interests

Industrial Design
Ph.D Urban Planning and Environmental Policy

Outside the classroom

Art, Dance, Music, Sports, Writing, PokemonGO, Anime

Experience

  • Lead Designer

    City of Groesbeck Texas

    Nov 2015 – May 2016

  • Design and Research Intern

    Smith & Company Architects

    Aug 2013 – May 2017

  • Salesman/Management

    HomeZone Furniture

    Mar 2013 – Aug 2014

  • Guest Services Representative

    Hilton

    Nov 2008 – Mar 2013

Volunteering

  • Systems and Curriculum Designer

    Houston Independent School District

    Aug 2015 – Aug 2017

Languages

  • Spanish (Spain) Intermediate
  • Chinese (Simplified) Beginner
  • Spanish Intermediate

Additional information