I find winding paths more interesting.
Both on the trails and in life.
Fueled by curiosity and grounded in a background of both design and research, I bring a both a logical and artistic approach to empathizing and understanding customer needs. By blending insights from user testing, behavioral data, and industry trends, I craft designs that not only solve problems but also bring joy and elevate every step of the user experience.
Bachelors in Interior Design
Observing customers struggle with the flow of the coffee shop I worked at in college sparked my interest in spatial design and led me to study Interior Design. There, I fell in love with the art of weaving together function and feeling—using light, color, and texture to guide movement, stir emotion, and bring spaces to life.
Accounting, Managing, Product Design, Art Direction and Grit
Starting a business is no small feat—as any small business owner knows. After over a decade as a fitness entrepreneur wearing every hat from the metphorical hard hat to crown, When I eventually delegated the day-to-day operations. What remained was a clear passion for the creative work: art direction and product design. That realization marked the beginning of my next chapter.
Master’s in UX Design
While earning my Master’s in UX Design at Arizona State University, I had a lightbulb moment: the winding path from interior design to entrepreneur wearing all the hats, that led me here wasn’t so winding after all. Every twist and turn brought me back to what I’ve always been drawn to—designing meaningful experiences for real people. Experiences that shape how we think, live, and feel. It’s what excites and drives me, and what I love creating for others.