Art, photography, and everyday experiences shape how I see design. They have taught me to slow down, observe more closely, and understand that the smallest details often carry the most meaning. I’ve worked across Amazon, GitHub, and early-stage startups, leading 0–1 design initiatives that blend research, strategy, and systems thinking to craft thoughtful, AI-driven experiences. As a student and research assistant at UW’s HCDE program, I explored emotionally intelligent AI and how design can guide these systems to act with trust, transparency, and human sensitivity. For me, design is not just about solving problems. It is about creating experiences that feel intuitive, considered, and human from the very first interaction.

Outside of design, I spend my time exploring. Hiking new trails, photographing quiet details, and collecting small stories from the places I pass through. I pay attention to how people move through the world. What they notice, what they ignore, and what stays with them long after.