Hello, I'm

Josh Pattani

Creative Technologist Design Engineer Fabricator Maker

I build interactive systems that connect physical craft, digital media, and immersive experience, from fabricated environments and hardware prototypes to responsive audiovisual tools.

Josh Pattani
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About Me

About Josh
13+ Months in Design Career
CU Boulder Graduate

Hey there! I'm a creative technologist and design engineer based in Denver, Colorado. My path has moved from carpentry and welding into Creative Technology & Design, so I bring shop-floor judgment into digital and interactive work.

Today, I work as a Production Designer at RiNo Sign Works, where design intent, fabrication methods, CNC workflows, client revisions, documentation, and install realities all have to line up. That role keeps me close to the physical side of design while sharpening how I translate ideas into clear, buildable, production-ready outcomes.

I am drawn to immersive environments, physical computing, and participant-driven systems. Whether I am prototyping a sensor-based installation, troubleshooting hardware, developing a responsive web experience, or preparing work for fabrication, I try to make the final result clear, functional, maintainable, and grounded in how things actually get built.

📍 Denver, Colorado
🎓 B.S. Creative Technology & Design
🧗 Creative Technologist / Fabricator
What I Do

Skills & Expertise

Interactive Systems

  • Physical Computing
  • Sensor Integration
  • Arduino / Embedded Systems
  • Interactive Installation Design
  • Real-time Data
  • Audiovisual Systems

Fabrication & Installation

  • Welding (MIG/TIG)
  • Carpentry / Fabrication
  • CNC Workflows
  • Signage / Production Design
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • Troubleshooting

Digital Design & Documentation

  • 3D Modeling & CAD
  • Technical Documentation
  • Production Drawings
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Figma
  • Responsive Design

Creative Coding / Prototyping

  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • Python
  • MAX/MSP
  • Ableton Live
  • Git & Version Control
  • Rapid Prototyping
My Work

Featured Projects

Capstone Project

ReSi: Rendered Embodiment of Social Interaction

An immersive interactive installation that turns biometric and biosignal data into real-time audiovisual output, using sensors, participant input, and system integration to make social connection visible in space.

Biometric Data Real-time AV Sensors System Integration Installation Design
Synthesia custom MIDI synthesizer and audio/visual controller
Creative Technology / Physical Computing

Synthesia

Active physical-computing case study for a custom Moog-inspired MIDI controller, combining Arduino / ESP32 work, potentiometers, toggle switches, multiplexed inputs, LEDs, audio behavior, and enclosure fabrication.

Physical Computing Arduino / ESP32 Multiplexers LED Feedback Audio Synthesis Custom Enclosure
Professional Work

Rock Climbing Wall Design

Commercial and residential climbing wall designs combining CAD expertise, client collaboration, and hands-on fabrication experience.

SolidWorks Revit Fabrication
Data Visualization

Curious About Shark Attacks in Australia?

Interactive map visualization of shark attack incidents off the coast of Australia using Mapbox GL JS and geospatial data.

Mapbox GL JavaScript Geospatial Data
My Journey

Experience

May 2025 - Present

Design Coordinator

Eldorado Climbing

Designing commercial and residential climbing walls, creating CAD models, coordinating with fabrication teams, and producing clear documentation that supports buildable installation work.

2020 - 2025

B.S. Creative Technology & Design

University of Colorado Boulder

Studied the intersection of design, technology, and making. Built interactive installation, physical-computing, fabrication, and creative coding projects with an emphasis on prototyping and documentation.

Previous

Welder & Fabricator

Eldorado Climbing

Built climbing walls across the country, developing welding, fabrication, rope access, equipment operation, and field troubleshooting experience in real installation environments.

Earlier

Carpenter

Philadelphia, PA & Colorado

Started in residential and commercial construction, developing the carpentry, layout, material handling, and job-site awareness that now inform my design and technology work.

Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects, creative opportunities, or just connecting with fellow makers and designers. Feel free to reach out!

Location

Denver, Colorado