Lee Marom is a multidisciplinary researcher, engineer, and computational designer currently pursuing a graduate degree in the SMArchS Computation program at MIT. Her work blends computational design, sustainable materials, and digital fabrication to create interactive public spaces and products driven by an engineering-informed approach to design. Lee is passionate about leveraging technology to shape experiences that connect people and foster engagement in built environments and everyday objects.

 

Before joining MIT’s Department of Architecture, Lee gained diverse industry experience as a mechanical engineer for innovative art and architecture studios such as Breakfast Studio in Brooklyn and Futureforms in San Francisco. In these roles, she contributed to projects that merged technology, art, and fabrication for customers, including Tiffany Co., Art Miami, and Fontaine Bleau.

 

Lee holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in biomechanics and fabrication, along with a BS in Product Design Engineering from Stanford University. At Stanford, she was a teaching assistant in the Product Realization Lab, mentoring students in design for manufacturing and fabrication processes. She was the dedicated woodshop specialist, helping foster hands-on skills within the community.