Meet Armen Dedeyan! Armen will be joining our team in California as an Industrial Designer. Armen lives in Burbank and spends his weekends enjoying the simpler parts of life like journaling, bike riding, and cherishing time with friends. Welcome to Studio Other Armen!
1. Name, title?
Armen Dedeyan, Industrial Designer.
2. Where is your hometown and where do you live now?
I grew up in the San Fernando Valley, but now reside in Burbank.
3. What type of company did you work at previously and what was your role there?
I was a designer at Rottet Studio, an architecture and design studio specializing in hospitality, luxury residential, and maritime projects.
4. What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?
Journaling, hanging with friends, riding my bike, or relishing in other simple pleasures.
5. When people visit your town, what are the top local spot(s) you recommend to them?
If you enjoy your morning coffee as much as I do, you'd almost be overwhelmed by the abundance of small coffee shops in Burbank. A few of my favorites are: Black Elephant Coffee, Blvd Cafecito, and The Palm Coffee. Follow that up with a stroll to the nearby Chandler Bikeway, and you'll experience true bliss.
6. What's a topic you wish you knew more about or a skill you want to learn/improve?
Despite being a lifelong fluent speaker, I sought out tutoring in Armenian (specifically the Western dialect) from a close family friend a couple of years ago, as a means of improving my reading and writing skills, as well as maintaining my cultural ties.
7. Tell us about the best or most memorable meal you've cooked or eaten! What made it special?
I made a Greek salmon salad bowl a few months ago, and I thought it was solid. I typically like to make food that's fairly easy to prepare, healthy, but also filling, and this checked off all those boxes.
8. What is your favorite memory from the past year?
Having the opportunity to see my extended family in France and create more priceless memories with them, (and visiting Belgium for the first time).
9. Show us your true colors! Which professional and/or college team(s) do you cheer for?
I'm not an avid sports fan by any means, but as an Angeleno, I almost feel like I should rep my city and champion teams like the Lakers, Dodgers, and Kings.
10. What are you most looking forward to at Studio Other and what do you hope to bring to the team?
I look forward to becoming a more well-rounded designer and hope that I can bring good energy and inspiration along the way.
