🎓 Cornell University, Dec ‘24 🐻
Next up, University of Washington, Jun ‘27
📍 Boston → New York → Seattle
I am a designer-researcher who seeks ways to augment emotional connection between digital and physical experiences.
DESIGN JOURNEY
Growing up, I was the “quiet art kid”, and my inclination to observation and visual expression was my strength for connecting with others. One day, someone asked me if I could lend my drawing skills to do some outreach graphics for a local fundraiser, my first of more design & research works to come.
Through design and research, I’ve come to enjoy exploring the nuances of how we connect emotionally to ourselves, others, our surroundings, technology, and the spaces in between as we navigate daily life. And meaningfully, to make a difference through the process. I hope to contribute to a more empathetic world through my work.
I am excited about:
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Physical and hybrid technologies (personal devices, architectural robotics, omni-channel experiences)
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Mixed-methods research & interaction design strategies for facilitating mutual understanding and emotional well-being
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🎓 Cornell University, Dec ‘24 🐻
Next up, University of Washington, Jun ‘27
BONUS
Skills
⚙️ 3D Modeling, Fabrication, Prototyping
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💭 Holistic Design & Research Thinking
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💻 Coding (HTML, Python, Javascript, R, C++)
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👁️🗨️ Visual Communication
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¹ Interior design (1st 2 years of undergrad via Cornell’s Human-Centered Design program.)
Takeaways: interaction design using Arduino & communication via multi-sensory forms; programming spaces to meet multiple business/occupant needs.
² Information Science (transferred majors in last 2 years of undergrad.) I had a growing interest in how cutting-edge technologies facilitate behaviors across a larger network of use.
Takeaways: data visualization & analysis, web development, qualitative research.
Hobbies
🎨 Watercolor & Oil Painting
🖼️ Exploring Craft Markets & Art Museums
🍦 Discovering New Desserts
📷 Photograph
🎾 Tennis
