MY STORY
Growing up with selective mutism, I spent years in school without speaking. I often felt like an observer in my own life.
Years later, in my first product design course at Cornell, a professor said something that stuck with me: “Designers need courage because we give voice to people who don’t always get heard.” That moment changed everything. I realized design could give others the voice I once struggled to find.
Since then, I’ve been designing experiences that empower users, center real needs, and make technology feel more human - with empathy, curiosity, and a touch of joy.
LITTLE VICTORIES
Turned Pages into Pixels
Built and launched Collegetown Magazine's first site - making student work accessible to 1,000+ readers across Cornell and beyond.
Built a Game from Scratch 🎮
Led design for our stealth game, Zoodini, crafting UI and player flows to bring a puzzly animal escape room to life.
Reviewed 500+ Places on Yelp
Turned everyday moments into UX insights.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME SMILE
Chasing hidden food spots, snapping urban moments, and people-watching to a spontaneous playlist. Most days, I’m out wandering with my camera, headphones, sketchbook, and a snack in tow.
Best inspiration: sunlight through windows, weird museum corners, or a message from someone who found joy in my work.
P.S. The photos to the right are my current obsessions, each a tiny window into what sparks my designs.
