About Gavin
Hailing from Minneapolis, where he spent his childhood exploring the lakes and forests of central Minnesota, Gavin is a multidisciplinary designer, musician, and researcher. As a Luce Scholar, Gavin works to apply generative artificial intelligence and emerging manufacturing technologies to traditional musical instrument design, a project that dates back to high school, when Gavin founded a company to build custom brass instrument components for local musicians. Also a member of the Multisensory Lab, Gavin focuses on audio-tactile perception and sensory mediation in his academic research. Gavin has also worked with Steven Haulenbeek Studio, Impossible Objects, and Conn-Selmer music.
In addition to his efforts in design and research, Gavin maintains an active performing schedule as a trumpet player in the Chicago area. Often using performances as a testing ground for his instrument designs, Gavin can be heard and seen in works ranging from film scores to musical theatre. His recent performances include Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, Ein Heldenleben, and The Pines of Rome. In his free time, Gavin indulges in his love of cooking and fermenting, which inspires him to attempt brewing anything and everything for his friends and family.
Gavin is a graduate of Northwestern University with a triple major with honors in Human-Centered Product Design and Development, Cognitive Science focusing in Neuroscience, and Music Performance.
