Tyler Spitzer-Wu


// University of Michigan
// B.S. Urban Technology
// Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
// Minors in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship
// Class of 2027

I am interested in the use of technology in the built environment to improve the quality of life of those who interact with it. I am fascinated with cities as centers of innovation, culture, and economy with unparalleled vitality. I aspire to use my programming skills, design intuition, and entrepreneurial attitude as a practitioner creating positive and meaningful change within and between cities and communities.


tylersw@umich.edu
Résumé
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FOR CEDAR
in progress/completed this semester...

Urban Tech:
  • detour infrastructure mapping and data visualization (Figma, Felt Maps, RAWGraphs, spatial data)
  • Ann Arbor bus system actor and stakeholder mapping (Figma, systems thinking)
  • ethnographic, interview-based design research

Computer Science:
  • content-aware image processing algorithm (C++)
  • digital euchre (C++)

Urban AI:
  • traffic counting with computer vision (Python, OpenCV, YOLO, DeepSORT)
  • linear regression analysis on vacant property streetview images (Python, Scikit-learn)
  • natural language document processor (Python, ChatGPT API, prompt engineering)

URB Consulting:
  • planning workshop and networking session with Newlab at Michigan Central
  • planned and moderated panel with Cornell Tech students/graduates



Two Cities in Two Minutes


A video comparison and analysis of seismic-resistant infrastructure in Taipei and Marrakech showing that technology is only one part of the solution to most urban problems.


// Adobe Premiere Pro
// critical analysis, narration, argumentative analysis
UT 101 
APR 2024





TenantBridge


Ideation and prototype of a digital platform simplifying the rental property search process for all parties by streamlining communication and property touring.



// Figma Design, Figma Slides
// product management, customer discovery, wireframing
MProduct 
DEC 2024





The Incomplete City


Speculative urban design tailored to the socialization needs of remote workers.



// Sketching
// project management, urban design, user empathy, negotiation
UT 103 
JUL 2024





Urban Analyses


One essay arguing the primary problem of modern cities and another discussing the role of technology in urban problem-solving.



// critical analysis, human-centered problem-solving, futurism
UT 102 
JUL 2024





Paver Patterns


Paver pattern color and pattern design as a design intern for Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture.



// Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketching
// computational design, design thinking, wayfinding
Fletcher Studio 
DEC 2023





Digital Sketchbook


A record of my findings and analysis from a two-month long spring intensive program including trips to Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago.



// Figma Design, FigJam
// critical analysis, annotations, field research
UT 103
JUN 2024





URB Consulting Logos


Sidewalk-inspired logo design for a student-led urban technology consulting club that me and a few classmates founded.



// Adobe Illustrator
// graphic design, thematic branding
ATD 
OCT 2024





Urban Screens


A glance at and commentary on the various screens found in the modern urban landscape.



// Adobe Photoshop
// urban analysis
UT 101
APR 2024





Mystery Milk


Product ideation, design, and 3D mockups for a beverage targeting young consumers.



// Adobe Dimension, Adobe Illustrator
// product development, rendering, 3D modeling
Adv. Media Arts 
MAY 2023





Other Work


Graphic design, music production, and writing pieces.



// Adobe Illustrator, FL Studio
// branding, sound design, music theory
(Extra)curricular
2023-2025