Hi there! I'm a UI / UX Designer and illustrator living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

I have 4 years of experience in complex domains, startups, research, and visual design. Creator at heart, and eager to share with others!

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case studies

[Locked] Various Dragos Projects

Protecting the critical infrastructure for 200+ global customers from cyberattacks. I designed new features for their flagship project, as well as 0-1 design for a new addition to their product suite.

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Mobile App: Making Public Transit Social

When listening to locals’ experiences on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), we found that almost all riders didn’t feel safe due to its high crime rate. This independent project explored the concept of “safety in numbers” and to ultimately give riders peace of mind back.

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about me

I like to think that my last name being a typeface was always a reminder for me to pursue design. Because before my design career, I was a biochemist! One of my side projects was to design UI for the lab's internal tools, and it was only then that I realized that there was an entire discipline behind UX / UI Design. I loved the creative challenge empowered by research, and persistent empathy for others — and I haven’t looked back since!

Here are some kind LinkedIn testimonials from my colleagues. And an article from my mentor if you're still curious about my design journey. Thanks for stopping by!