Early on, I dreamed of pursuing a formal education in art and design, but financial barriers led me down a different path. I entered the restaurant industry to support myself, where I spent over a decade working in Honolulu’s bustling restaurants and airports. Along the way, I taught myself art, hosted solo exhibitions, published children's books, and placed my illustrations into retail stores.

My journey into UX/UI design began as a creative experiment. I initially enrolled in Designlab’s full-time UX Bootcamp to build better websites for my art — but what I discovered was so much more. I fell in love with the design process itself: the creativity, the problem-solving, the impact.

My UX work is shaped by my restaurant experience where I honed the skills critical to great design: empathy, anticipation of user needs, collaboration across diverse teams, and an eye for seamless functionality. I've experienced firsthand the frustrations caused by inefficient systems, which fuels my passion for designing intuitive solutions that genuinely help — whether it’s reducing point-of-sale errors, streamlining staff scheduling, or making online ordering more user-friendly.

Blending my background in illustration with UX design, I create interfaces that are not only deeply functional but also visually delightful. I bring a seasoned eye for aesthetics, strong communication skills, and a relentless commitment to balancing user needs with business goals.

Outside of work, you’ll find me surfing, reading on the beach, participating in shoreline cleanups around Oahu, or drawing in my sketchbooks to stay creatively energized. Living in Hawaii has given me a deep appreciation for thoughtful, sustainable design — something I aim to carry into every project I touch. I'm currently seeking full-time UX/UI opportunities where I can bring this unique blend of creativity, empathy, and real-world experience to the table. Let’s build something meaningful together.