Julia is a multidisciplinary designer whose work encourages empathy and environmental stewardship. She is co-founder and CEO of Sway, a design-driven materials lab harnessing the power of seaweed to replace harmful plastics. Julia's background includes over a decade in brand and mission-driven design, working with consumer packaged goods companies, technology startups, and design studios to build meaningful storytelling and packaging experiences. Sway was born from a lifetime affection for nature, and the belief that designers can create practical solutions for the planet’s greatest problems. She holds an MFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts in New York, where her work earned her the Paula Rhodes Award for Exceptional Achievement in Design.