Design thinking, research, and innovation.

My first exposure to design thinking was in high school, (yes, high school!) during a prototyping class called “d.lab.” I was immediately intrigued by empathy-driven design and what “how might we” statements were. As an animated film and video game appreciator, I’ve always been a lover of storytelling; endlessly curious about the why, how, and lore of it all.

Now a full-time design student, I dive headfirst into exploring design research and human-centered design, with UC Design for America & the NEXT Innovation Scholars.

Super excited to learn more!

Enthusiastic about: walls of sticky-notes, collaborative work, mind-mapping, ideation, storytelling, insights crafting, and reframing.

Curious about: trend forecasting, interaction design, primary research methods, and need-finding.

Below you’ll find a few snapshots of collaborative projects I’ve participated in!