About Me

"The best designs are invisible—they work so well you don't even notice them. That's what I strive for: solutions so intuitive they feel inevitable."

From Engineering to Design

Building the Framework

My journey began in mechanical engineering, where I learned to approach problems systematically, test solutions, and iterate based on data. This structured thinking became the foundation for my design approach.

Finding My Direction

Frustration with poorly designed interfaces made me think, "Maybe, I could make this better for others." I discovered that design offered what engineering sometimes couldn't: the freedom to balance technical constraints with human needs and creative expression.

Developing the Skills

This realization led me to pursue formal UX training through Columbia Engineering's bootcamp, where I built a strong foundation in user-centered design principles and gained valuable project experience.

Bringing It All Together

Now I approach design challenges much like engineering problems—starting with a solid structure and working toward the details—but with the flexibility to pivot when research reveals new insights. I'm passionate about creating accessible, intuitive experiences that solve real problems.

Core Competencies

Design & Research

User Research & Testing
Information Architecture
Accessibility-Focused Design
Figma & Adobe Creative Suite
Design Systems Implementation

Development & Interactive

Front-End Development (HTML/CSS/JS)
Three.js & WebGL
3D Web Experiences
Responsive Design
Animation & Interactive Prototypes

Beyond Design

Meet my Consultant

This is Lucky, a 17-year-old toy poodle. He's been by my side providing sage advice and a constant source of joy.

When I'm not designing, you'll find me sketching, painting watercolor or coding (I designed and built this website from scratch!).

A glimpse into my sketchbook

I love using 18' x 24' newsprint paper to practice drawing & getting ideas out. I feel free to make mistakes and experiment with different, weird ideas. Sometimes I'll even experiment creating UI components on newsprint before transferring them to Figma.