Hanover, NH + Aquinnah, MA
Hi! I’m Ryder Cuch a sophomore at Dartmouth College with a passion for sustainability, architecture, and product design.
Contact me at ryder.j.cuch.28@dartmouth.edu to connect!
Wasatch Academy
Wampanoag Environmental Laboratory
June 2025 - August 2025
Strategy, Resource, Product
NIJE
June 2024- December 2025
Operations Intern
Finley Resources/Uinta Wax
June 2024 - August 2024
Social Media Intern
Wasatch Academy
February 2023 - April 2024
Operations Intern
Finley Resources/Uinta Wax
June 2022 - August 2022
Autodesk Fusion 360
Rhino 3D
Python
Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Premiere Pro
Rekordbox
Rayon
Blender
Microsoft Office
UI/UX Design
Graphic Design
Geospacial Thinking
Film + Digital Photography
WGTA Higher Education Scholarship
Full Circle Scholar
Cobell Scholarship
AmericanIndianServices Scholarship
Last Updated 24.10.31
CS22 3D Modeling Assignment
Spring, 2025
Software used: Autodesk Maya
Interior Environment
For this assignment, we were asked to design and model a custom interior space from scratch, learning the fundamentals of solid modeling, UV texturing, lighting, and rendering. The goal was to tell a story through the design and details of the environment, building a scene that reflects our personal vision and aesthetics.
Project Description
For my space, I was inspired by brutalist architecture and the quiet intimacy of sound-listening bars. I designed a two-level interior that features concrete, metal, and glass materials. The layout includes two separate seating areas that encourage conversation and listening, along with a lofted upper level that adds depth to the space. The use of cool, raw textures and minimal lighting was intentional to evoke a calm, immersive atmosphere.
Spring, 2025
Software Used: Rhino3D, Rayon, Autodesk Maya, AutoCAD
Assignment Overview
This project explores the relationship between art and architecture through the design of an artist’s atelier that serves as both a living and working space. The goal was to create a space that reflects the artistic themes of a chosen contemporary artist, while addressing functionality, spatial organization, and aesthetics.
Project Concept
"Botanical Boundaries" is a live-work atelier designed in response to the practices of Ana Teresa Barboza and Liam Lee, both of whom explore the intersection of nature, space, and the body. The design emphasizes open space, natural light, and a strong connection to the surrounding environment. Large windows blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors, making nature a constant source of inspiration.
The upper floor functions as a flexible studio and observation space, while open areas throughout the atelier support both private reflection and public exhibition. The design balances immersion in nature with year-round livability, reflecting the artists' shared interest in organic forms, texture, and ecological harmony.
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