Danica Vallone is founder and CEO of Red Hen Industries, a Los Angeles based design and fabrication firm for film, retail, and large-scale experiential activations. In recent years, Red Hen’s rapid prototyping abilities have crossed industries into health and aerospace fields.

She is Designer in Residence at UCSD’s Design Lab, with an emphasis in Bionics and Human Resilience.

Danica also serves as creative director of Global Effects, Inc., the largest and longest- standing industry leader in space-related costumes, props, and set pieces.