Chicago bred, Bay Area transplant. I'm an artist, a problem solver, and a life-long learner.
Chicago bred, Bay Area transplant. I'm an artist, a problem solver, and a life-long learner.
Since I began web design, each of my projects has revolved around community and bringing people together. I view design as a tool that has the power to connect, influence, and impact.
I view design as a tool that has the power to connect, influence, and impact. Each of my projects has revolved around community and bringing people together.
I create apps and websites for the same reason I create art: to make something exist that didn't before, to express myself, and to help me feel more connected to others and to the world.
My original career path was social work, which provided me with many skills I've been able to transfer into my product design career, such as interviewing, connecting and synthesizing ideas, collaborating with many different stakeholders, communicating problems in a productive way, and creative problem solving.
I'm originally from Chicago, now living in Oakland with my two cats, Socks & Simon. i love making things, laughing, museums, taking pictures of pretty things, the art of drag, and mozzarella sticks. i believe strongly in the power of creating, community, & cultivating spaces where vulnerability & strength can coexist at all times.
Since I began web design, each of my projects has revolved around community and bringing people together. I view design as a tool that has the power to connect, influence, and impact.
I view design as a tool that has the power to connect, influence, and impact. Each of my projects has revolved around community and bringing people together.
I create apps and websites for the same reason I create art: to make something exist that didn't before, to express myself, and to help me feel more connected to others and to the world.
My original career path was social work, which provided me with many skills I've been able to transfer into my product design career, such as interviewing, connecting and synthesizing ideas, collaborating with many different stakeholders, communicating problems in a productive way, and creative problem solving.
I'm originally from Chicago, now living in Oakland with my two cats, Socks & Simon. i love making things, laughing, museums, taking pictures of pretty things, the art of drag, and mozzarella sticks. i believe strongly in the power of creating, community, & cultivating spaces where vulnerability & strength can coexist at all times.
what I love
what I’d like to improve on
helping others learn new things
communication
working with others to make the world a better place
having fun
being silly
what I’m good at
written communication
engaging with what i think and feel
considering multiple perspectives
communicating ideas visually
holding many ideas at once
holding many ideas at once
failing, and trying again
failing, and trying again
helping others shine
helping others shine
making complex ideas easy to understand
seeing things that others miss
pattern recognition
advocating for others
verbal communication
putting myself out there to inspire others to do the same
honing my creative energy
channeling my creative energy in a more focused way
applying leadership skills
finding my professional voice
organizing and executing projects consistently
building my freelance portfolio
communicating assertively in tense or high-stakes situations
empathy
passion
growth mindset
unique point of view
creativity
tenacity
my soft skills: a visual
what I love
collaging
reading
crocheting
color theory
typography
drawing
painting
taking pictures
creating a vibe
making playlists
what I’d like to improve on
graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Marketing/promoting my art
High-fidelity wireframing
iconography
Figma
Framer
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
what I’m good at
user interviews
insight synthesis
user testing
non-fiction writing
Canva
Interaction design
Procreate
user need identification
decision flow diagrams
heuristic evaluation
persona creation
10+ years customer service experience
3+ years social work experience
2+ years technical problem solving experience
3+ years artist experience
1+ year coding experience
1+ year entrepreuneurship experience
1+ year ux design experience