I was deeply influenced by my PARENTS. I grew up with a mom who loved textiles and art, and a dad who enjoyed computers and cameras. Their different interests helped me appreciate both creativity and technology from a young age.
I’d say my superpower is attention to detail. I’ve been told I have a hawk-like eye for the little things, and I think it’s because I’ve spent years curating inspiration on Pinterest (no shame!). That habit has trained me to spot the tiniest details that make a design stand out. It’s this superpower that has really shaped my design style too.
- Designing for everyone
- Attending hackathons
- Watching baseball (I'M A HUGE BASEBALL FAN)
- Vacuuming
- Museums
- Cupcakes
- Pineapple pizza
- Emojis
- Bell rings
- Skinny jeans
- Glasses (but I have to wear them)
- Low battery alerts
- Odd numbers
- Travel to Japan
- Travel to China
- Host a podcast
- Learn yoga
- Attend stand-up comedy
Age 5: Teacher
Age 7: Pâtissier
Age 8: Fashion designer
Age 12: Photographer
Age 13: Graphic designer
Age 15: Web designer
Age 17: UI/UX designer
Age 22: Product designer
First off, a HUGE shout-out to my parents. You’ve shaped me into the person I am today, and I honestly can't thank you enough for all the sacrifices you’ve made to help me explore the bigger world. I’ll always be beyond grateful for your unwavering love and support.
And to my mentors—thank you, thank you, thank you! You’ve been there every step of the way, guiding me, giving me real feedback, and pushing me to be better. Your advice has made all the difference, and I honestly don’t think I’d have grown as much without you. You’ve helped me think bigger, take risks, and keep improving as a designer. Seriously, you all rock!