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
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Paver Patterns

Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture
DEC 2023

// Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketching
// computational design, design thinking, wayfindingAs a design intern at Fletcher Studio Landscape Architecture, I conducted this design study for paver patterns within a larger office campus design. When designing, I thought about wayfinding and thematic fit with the idea that a pattern in front of one’s feet could subconsciously guide the way or enhance the general vibe and experience of the space.

I experimented with computational design in Grasshopper to quickly see how randomized paver color patterns would look. I also used the generative design feature in Photoshop to see how a certain pattern could be replicated over a larger area. This iterative process taught me a lot about how much work it takes to intentionally design seemingly simple things, but also helped me explore how technology can expedite this process without sacrificing quality.



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