Designer, web developer, and hobbyist embroidery artist.

Hi! I'm a designer with a passion for turning ideas into playful, meaningful digital experiences. I thrive at the intersection of design and development, creating engaging interfaces that are both functional and delightful.

Why I Ditched Figma (Temporarily) for Illustrator

May 20, 2025

A reflection on why designers should embrace robust tools like Adobe Illustrator over all-in-one platforms like Figma to stay sharp, creative, and differentiated in an AI-saturated design landscape.

AI for Dummies: Review of Andrew Ng's AI Specialization

March 8, 2024

Here's my review of the esteemed online course from one of Stanford's leading professor in AI.

How to Stay Sane as the First UX Researcher

February 21, 2024

Here are some tips that helped me as Cash App's first UX Researcher.

Questions for Researchers to Ask at Design Critique

February 15, 2024

Here I'm sharing a lightweight framework (DONE) of questions, that I ask myself, and designers throughout the design journey.

Work

Company
Mizen
Role
Technical Co-Founder
Date
2023 Present
Company
Career Break
Role
Travel & Personal Projects
Date
2022 2023
Company
Cash App
Role
Design Research Lead
Date
2018 2022
Company
IDEO
Role
Interaction Designer
Date
2018 2016

Education

Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Role
Master's Human Computer Interaction
Date
2015 2016
Company
University of Michigan
Role
Bachelor's Social Informatics
Date
2009 2013