Jacob Polhill is a designer and educator based in Chicago, IL. Receiving a Bachelor's of Design from the University of Illinois, Chicago his education focused extensively on human centered design principles and design research. Since graduating he has worked for several Chicago-based design studios in addition to maintaining an independent freelance practice. Jacob's attention to detail shows in his work, from design to fabrication. In addition to his practice, Jacob currently holds the role of Instructional Lab Specialist at the University of Illinois, Chicago serving the College of Architecture and Design. With his work, Jacob hopes to create long lasting relationships between his designs and the users. The relationship formed between person and object are crucial to his practice, he jumps at any opportunity he can to create unique opportunities for interactions interpersonally. When his design work creates those opportunities, even better.