About me

About Me.

/philosophy

I believe that growth stems from maintaining curiosity and I see every challenge as an opportunity to evolve, whether it’s taking on a complex design project or tackling personal fears.

I also believe that true innovation happens when diverse perspectives converge, and so, I prioritize fostering an environment where everyone feels heard and valued. I strive to empower others while staying open to learning from their unique viewpoints.
‍This philosophy shapes my work and guides the way I build relationships and contribute to my community.

Visiting the Crystal Room, TeamLab Borderless, Tokyo 🇯🇵

My original sketches from back in the day.

Design has always been more than a career to me. Looking back, my path wasn't linear, but more of a meandering exploration of creativity and possibility.

I loved sketching and painting, which lead me to an infatuation with fashion design—imagining myself crafting beautiful clothing that could tell stories.

The real turning point came unexpectedly. I'll never forget the moment I first saw a Garage Band app using a MacBook to create music. Suddenly, I was inspired by a whole new world: creating digital experiences that could connect, inspire, and transform. I wanted to learn how to design those!

Visiting Google with Blue Startups cohort.

My academic journey was equally exploratory. I studied Intercultural Communications, which might seem worlds apart from design. But in retrospect, it was the perfect foundation, teaching me how to understand and communicate across different contexts and perspectives. When I moved to the United States, I studied New Media Arts in Hawaii. An internship at a startup accelerator became my gateway into the design world and gradually transformed into a career.

/outside of work

I've always believed in pushing beyond my comfort zone. Heights used to terrify me. So, I decided to confront it head-on, transforming anxiety into adventure. I started with hiking, followed by rock climbing, and as the ultimate test—skydiving.
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Reflecting on my childhood, I've found a particularly sweet victory in long-distance running and completing multiple half-marathons. I believe that spirit of continuous exploration has become my most valuable tool, both in my career and life.

/reading + audio list

Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull and Amy Wallace—incisive book about creativity in business.
Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris—the Routines and Habits of World-Class Performers.
Think Remarkable by Guy Kawasaki—a presentation and framework that encapsulates key insights from Kawasaki's expertise in marketing, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Conversational Design by Erika Hall—How do we make digital systems feel less robotic and more real? Erika dives into how and why conversation is the best model for creating device-independent, human-centered systems.
Laws of UX by Jon Yablonski—a practical guide explaining how you can apply key principles of psychology to build products and experiences that are more human-centered and intuitive.
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson—Steve Jobs' biography.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Franki—autobiography, where the author revives his experience of surviving and how it shaped his understanding of life.
Snow Crush by Neal Stephenson—a captivating science fiction about alternative digital reality.