Welcome !
hi, I'm Say
Email : mail@sayandrea.com
Phone : +1 (413) Say-What
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
I'm a MakerCreative DesignerTechnology SpecialistTranshumanist
My name is Saori (Say). I am a Creative Designer and Media Technology Specialist.
I am an enterprising, directive, and results-driven designer who thrives in fast-paced and dynamic working environments. My 10+ years of combined experience in creative design, production and project management have prepared me to continually take on new and more complex challenges with additional responsibilities and interesting problems to solve.
My background showcases my expertise in the fields of brand management, graphic design and production management.
Skills
Certifications
Essentials Trainer
Virtual Production Accelerator Trainer
Academy
LED panel technician
RedSpy
camera tracking
Virtual Production
Dante
level 1
OSHA 10
Work EXPERIENCES
Disguise
Technical Solutions Design Specialist
2024-2025
Working alongside Sales teams to collaborate with production companies, AV integrators, and virtual production studios to design Disguise-based solutions for everything from film, TV and broadcast to immersive experiences, live events, and themed attractions. Tasks include prototyping, demonstrations, and training new users on cutting-edge workflows by combining creativity, engineering, and storytelling in one platform.
Support Specialist
2022-2024
Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and workflow guidance to global users working across virtual production, live events, broadcast, and installation environments. Serving as a critical link between Disguise’s customers, engineering, and product teams, ensuring users could confidently deploy the platform in demanding production environments.
Say Andrea
Owner, Designer
2018-2021
Operated a small hobby side business producing and selling merchandise. Featuring drone & space designs.
Oversaw end-to-end business operations such as designing, creating &/or sourcing products, shipping, and managing online sales. Attained retailer contract with popular online drone retailer GetFPV and BQE Multirotors.
Woo Creative
Creative Producer, Executive Assistant, Office & Production Manager
2011-2021
Two-person production company serving audio-video solutions for clients including HPE, HP, SAP, Madison Square Garden, New York Knicks, New York Rangers.
Responsible for day-to-day office management, served as an executive assistant, creative producer and pitch delivery, technical support, and production manager.
DJI
Sales Specialist
2017-2018
Provided demos and consultations to customers, advising on drone sales from consumer level to industrial use cases.
Fixed Installations
HPE Executive Briefing Center
San Jose, CA
Lobby
Immersive Theater
Fishbowl
SAP Hudson Yards
New York, NY
Lobby
Immersive Theater
More Examples
HPE Executive Briefing Center
London, UK
HPE Customer Engagement Center
New York, NY
HP Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Live Events
Corporate Live Keynotes
International (USA, UK, Spain)
SAP Sapphire Now 2019
Orlando, FL
HPE Discover 2017
Keynote Opener
Madrid, Spain
SAP Sapphire Now 2016
Orlando, FL
HP Discover 2013
Las Vegas, NV
SAP Sapphire Now 2011
Las Vegas + Madrid
Experiences
Immersive and Interactive Experiences
Los Angeles, LAS VEGAS, New York City
Disguise
After Dark
Quarterly Open House event execution, interactive tech demo setup
CES 2025 x Nikon
LED volume operator showcasing RED cameras & MRMC Bolt high-speed cinema robot, powered by Disguise
SIGGRAPH 2023 x Unity
Arizona State University
Virtual Production + xR stage
Maker Faire
2017 San Fran & NYC
Drone Racing staff : race coordinator, education
Knicks
Madison Square Garden
projection mapped half-time show
Rangers
Madison Square Garden
projection mapped half-time show
NYHS
seasonal museum exhibit featuring classic model trains
Verizon Powerhouse
Immersive Pop-Up for Superbowl 2014
Video Content
Video Production
web
El Feeling
"Amor Espacial"
Virtual Production music video, LED volume operator
SAP 40/40
produced 40-year anniversary marketting video
SAP DKOM 2011
produced SAP DKOM conference sizzle video
MERCHANDISE
FPV Drone themed ecommerce shop
HATS
custom made hats
custom fabricated hats with sublimation-dyed fabric
BAGS
custom fabrication
design, AOP cut + sew
APPAREL
custom fabrication
design, AOP cut + sew
HOME GOODS
faux suede pillows, kitchen towels, mousepads
PINS
custom fabrication
design, enamel pins
ETCHED GLASSWARE
custom fabrication
design, etched custom glassware
RACE GATES
custom fabrication
design, custom printed fabric, sewing
CUSTOMIZED FRAMES
custom fabrication
mixed media paint custom made-to-order FPV drone frames
DRONE CANOPIES
3D printing, vacuum forming, painting, flocking
MAKER
Collection of projects
PROJECTION MAPPING
3D modeling + printing, Disguise Omnical calibration, multi-projector alignment
DRONERS
logo for Droners web-series
laser cut acrylic, heat molding, addressable LEDs, recycled broken drone hardware
Witchball
arcade cabinet
mini arcade cabinet prototype for Magfest 2020, in collaboration with Ilia Winter, for Wonderville Arcade
BOWSER JR
custom toy
vinyl figure, polymer clay, airbrush, acrylic paint
FEED ME
vinyl figure, polymer clay, airbrush, acrylic paint, audio-reactivity with adafruit trinket. neopixels
MERMAID TAIL
swimmable latex mermaid tail
latex casting, airbrush paint, neoprene
OOGIE BOOGIE
burlap sewn costume with
printed Holiday cards
HYDRODIPPING
custom printed film + application
