Born in California, raised in Santa Barbara, Carmine grew up by the sea. Fascinated with the unique elements of this aquatic environment, he developed an interest in the unusual design solutions nature provided. Questioning how things were designed, wanting to explore alternative ideas, he entered the Industrial Design program at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena where he achieved a Bachelor of Science degree. Working in multiple fields of interest, he has won awards in architecture, product and interior design. Regardless of project typology, his work continues to focus on unique concepts, original ideas and the experience of the individual within their environment.