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A little about me

I am passionate about the power of design and love and tackling problems and puzzles big or small. I work in digital spaces as a UX and product designer, advocating for the user every step of the way.

I believe that user experience design is the key to enriching and improving life. At the end of the day, we are all humans; behind everything we interact with is the efforts of other people.

As a designer, it's my goal to leverage the power I have behind the scenes of an interface to provide pleasant experiences, create meaningful connections, and inspire positive change.

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My core values

Authenticity

I aspire to live through my values proudly and honestly. It can be a challenge to do so under the varying pressures and circumstances of life; but to live honestly is to live fully!

Equity

I believe that no one should be denied the necessary tools they need to be successful. Considering all user needs is crucial to my design approach in order to ensure universal accessibility.

Creativity

Whether it's drawing, painting, baking, or playing guitar, creativity is a staple in my day-to-day life. It's a way to scratch those itches in your brain, make sense of complex problems, and express ideas in tangible ways.

Growth

Growth can result from any scenario with the right framing. From both successes and failures, making note of learning lessons builds character and self-understanding.

My passions and hobbies

A hand-drawn illustration of a two layer cake, a macaron, a slice of sourdough bread, and baking utensils.

Baking

Anything from sourdough to French patisserie

A hand-drawn illustration of crafting tools like scissors, glue, a paint roller, and needle and thread.

Upcycling

Transforming old clothes and junk into pieces I love

A hand-drawn illustration of art supplies including a paint tube, paint palette, pencil, eraser, and jar to rinse brushes.

Art

Drawing, acrylic painting, and the occassional polymer clay sculpting

Want to get in touch?

If you're interested in working together or just want to chat, send me a message — I'm happy to connect!