About
This is a glimpse into how I approach design—not just as a profession but as a mindset for thinking.
Data, Research, and Discovery-Driven Design
Good design starts with the right questions. My approach is analytical and research-driven, combining qualitative insights with data to understand patterns, behaviors, and needs. I break down complexity, test assumptions, and refine decisions to create products that are both intuitive and high-performing.
Discovery isn’t just about what we see in the data—it’s about knowing what to look for, what to challenge, and how to translate insights into real impact.
No Edge Cases: Accessibility needs aren’t outliers, they are part of the full spectrum of human experience.
I believe that if we don’t design with accessibility in mind, we are excluding people by design.
As designers, shape more than just interfaces; we shape the experiences people interact with every day. The stories we tell through design shape our perspective on who we are designing for, but when we center some users, we may unintentionally overlook others. Accessibility isn’t just a principle I follow—it’s the foundation of ensuring that experiences are not only accessible but truly usable as intended for everyone.
Embracing accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it challenges us to think in new ways, sparking creative solutions that benefit a wider audience. For me, accessibility is a catalyst for innovation.
Collaboration, Plurality, and Perspective
Great design isn’t built in isolation. I believe in embracing plurality—of experiences, abilities, and viewpoints—both in the products I design and in how I engage with the world.
I thrive in the space where research, experimentation, and product strategy meet. Whether it’s refining upsell strategies, bridging the gap between user behavior and business goals or designing a sustainable solar energy generator, I focus on making every interaction intuitive, accessible, and meaningful.
Residencies
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Research, design and develop daylight-drive (DC) solar energy towards energy democracy and social impact.
During the immersive residency in Louisa, Virginia, worked on modifying equipment for DC, building solar cookers, battery technology, and farming!
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ITP/NYU 2021-2022
Conducted workshops and provided mentorship on thesis subjects and design to over 100 graduate students and faculty.
Workshops & Talks
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Talk about accessibility and how we might improve our process so all people can interact with our projects.
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Lecture to ITP students on how to develop accessible practice in their documentation workflow.
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ML5/Opensource workshop
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Workshops with Daniel Shiffman about Code of Conduct Contribution workflow through Git and Github