About Me

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I’m a product designer, systems-minded creative, art director, and hippie-at-heart from Southern California. With a passion for crafting modern, elegant, and user-centered experiences, I aim to create digital products that feel as intuitive as they are thoughtful, scalable, and visually refined.
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My career began in graphic design, but over time it evolved into a multidisciplinary design practice spanning product design, UX/UI, design systems, e-commerce experiences, interaction design, information architecture, user flows, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design. I love bridging big-picture systems thinking with polished execution, and I work closely with cross-functional partners across product, engineering, research, content, and accessibility to bring cohesive ideas to life. Beyond the digital realm, I’ve also explored print, retail, environmental design, and photography.
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A major part of my current work centers on design systems; specifically building reusable patterns, scalable frameworks, and consistent experiences that help products grow with greater clarity, efficiency, and cohesion.
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When I’m not designing, you’ll find me tinkering with film cameras, taking photos of my sweet doggo, Noodle, boxing, or treasure hunting at flea markets for my next Antiques Roadshow-worthy find.
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