I'm based in San Francisco, where I spend my days crafting digital experiences that make complex interactions feel simple.
My diverse background shapes my unique perspective and approach to design. Over 8 years, I've designed everything from immersive experiences for global brands like Cirque du Soleil and Salesforce, to precision life-science and data facilities for industry leaders including Pfizer and Nvidia. This path taught me that whether you're designing a space or a user interface, it all comes down to understanding of how design impacts human experience.
Now, I focus on creating products and digital experiences that are intuitive, purposeful, and user-centric. I believe in designing with empathy, ensuring that every interaction is seamless, efficient, and enjoyable. My goal is to craft products that resonate with users and elevate their everyday experiences.
Here's one fact: I'm just as comfortable with a chisel as I am with Figma. When I'm not designing interfaces, you'll find me in my workshop turning raw materials into functional art.
There's something magical about taking an idea from concept to physical reality. Whether I'm handcrafting a lamp that casts just the right shadows, sanding the table surface again and again to bring out the almost silk-like textures to life, or sketching late-night ideas that might become dancing sculptures with a gentle touch, I'm constantly creating. These tangible projects keep me grounded and remind me that design isn't just about what looks good on a screen, it's about how things work in the real world.
This hands-on approach deeply influences my digital work. When you've felt the weight of wood in your hands or watched light dance through a shade you've crafted, you develop an intuitive understanding of balance, proportion, and functionality that you simply can't learn from tutorials.
Some of my proudest moments happen outside the design studio. As a planning lead for the Chinese Rainbow Network's 2024 SF Pride Parade entry, I had the incredible opportunity to turn a community dream into reality: our very first parade float. I spearheaded the entire process, from concept to design, construction, and assembly.
This wasn't just about design; it was about representation, celebration, and giving voice to a community that doesn't always get the spotlight. Working with CRN members, we created something that honored our cultural heritage while celebrating our identities. Seeing our float roll down Market Street, carrying the hopes and pride of so many people, was deeply fulfilling.
Our efforts were recognized when our marching group was honored with the ‘Best Marching Group’ Parade Award, one of five such awards given out of over 200 participating groups. After the parade, the CRN chairman told me, “The float was truly a wonderful surprise.”
This experience reinforced something I already knew but sometimes forget in the day-to-day hustle: design at its best isn't just about solving problems. It's about building bridges, creating belonging, and making space for everyone at the table.