When I'm not designing or researching, I am:
🎮 playing all sorts of video games
📚 reading every kind of book
🐈 giving my cat all the love
🌐 internet deep diving
My hobbies further hone my skills in detail orientation, problem-solving, creative expression, critical thinking, and flexibility all of which are keys to success.
I've always been inspired by graphics seen in up and coming technology and how thought out the systems were, as well as the engaging visual ads that could be found on websites or while watching Cartoon Network for hours as a child. By chance, I found a copy of Adobe Photoshop CS3 on a shelf in my house and installed it on my old Dell laptop and a new journey began: learning design via play.
Since then, I’ve learned so many different types of design, met so many incredible people, and constantly expanded my understanding on how empathetic design can impact people’s lives and drive innovation and hope.
For my academic qualifications in design, I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2017, and proceeded to get my Master’s of Graphic and Experience Design at North Carolina State University (graduated in 2021) to deepen my understanding of design theory and process. Throughout this time and thereafter, I began to focus on specializing in certain fields.
At the heart of my design practice is a focus on creating experiences that resonate with users. I believe that by leading with empathy and conducting thorough research, I can create products that truly meet users' needs and solve their problems. I've had the opportunity to work on several exciting projects that have allowed me to apply these principles and create engaging and impactful experiences.
For a comprehensive overview of my experience and qualifications, feel free to peruse my resume. Click below to access a PDF copy and delve deeper into my professional experience and skills.
