who I am beyond design

a product designer with 5+ years of turning messy problems into stories people want to click through; currently at villageco, building tools that don't just live on screens—they nudge strangers into neighbors, turn empty parks into hangouts, and make “community” feel less like a buzzword and more like a tuesday night.

my secret sauce? Obsessive listening, i start with research (surveys, shadowing, you name it) because empathy isn’t a sticky note—it’s asking “Why does this suck for you?” until the answer becomes a prototype.

my resume

my inspirations and interests

when I’m not nerding out over aircrafts, I’m probably hunting for street art in brooklyn or replaying tennis matches in my head. (turns out, anticipating a backhand swing isn’t so different from predicting user pain points.)

on the court, i’ve learned to anticipate moves before they happen—a skill that’s weirdly useful for UX.

These days, i’m also learning to see design everywhere—even in airport departure boards and subway maps.

on the court, i’ve learned to anticipate moves before they happen—a skill that’s weirdly useful for UX.

these days, i’m also learning to see design everywhere—even in airport departure boards and subway maps.

looking ahead

As I immerse deeper into the world of UX/UI design, I'm particularly excited about the potential of integrating sustainable practices into digital design, thereby embedding a layer of environmental responsibility directly into the user experience.

as i immerse deeper into the world of UX design, i'm particularly excited about the potential of integrating sustainable practices into digital design, thereby embedding a layer of environmental responsibility directly into the user experience.

I dream of contributing to projects that not only look good but also do good — for people and the planet. I'm also keen on exploring how AI can further personalize user experiences without losing the human touch.

i dream of contributing to projects that not only look good but also do good — for people and the planet. i'm also keen on exploring how AI can further personalize user experiences without losing the human touch.