Tyler Spitzer-Wu


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

I am fascinated with the use of technology within the processes and systems of the built environment to improve efficiency and delight in development and user experience. Cities are centers of innovation, culture, and economy with unparalleled vitality; I am interested in how scalable products and efficient services can be deployed in them to maximally respond to the needs of a city’s users. I aspire to deploy my programming skills, design intuition, and entrepreneurial approach to positively impact cities in product, design, and technology roles.


Product Intern
    Cedar (AI + architecture startup)
    Summer 2025

VP External Affairs, Co-Founder
    URB Consulting
    Oct 2024 - Present

Design Intern
    Fletcher Studio Landscape Arch. + Urban Design
    Oct 2023 - Dec 2023





tylersw@umich.edu
Résumé
LinkedIn

AI + SMS Public Reporting


Prototype and product strategy for a low-friction SMS system for public reporting with AI language processing to organize and rank incidents.


// Python, Streamlit, OpenAI API, Google Apps Script
// product development, prompt engineering, NLP, AI
UT 402 
APR 2025





Bus System Stakeholders


Mapping and analyzing the stakeholders in Ann Arbor’s two main bus systems: the M-Bus and TheRide.


// Figma Design
// synthesis, research
UT 230
MAR 2025





Detour Management Patterns


Data collection and analysis of Ann Arbor’s detour management systems / infrastructure.


// Felt, RAWGraphs, Figma Design
// field data collection, mapping, data visualization
UT 230
FEB 2025





Crosswalks


Field research and analysis compiled into a zine about Ann Arbor’s crosswalks and how to improve them.


// Figma Design
// storytelling, field research, user research
UT 230 
APR 2025





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





Traffic Detection (Computer Vision)


A tutorial project for building a computer vision script for traffic counting, intended as a high-quality and efficient data creation tool for urban planners.


// Python, OpenCV, YOLO, DeepSORT
// computer vision, machine learning, AI
UT 402 
MAR 2025





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





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





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