About
As a User Experience and User Interface Designer, I specialize in crafting visually compelling, intuitive websites that elevate brands and deliver engaging experiences. My expertise is in helping companies present their strongest, most impactful image to their target audience through compelling, sophisticated design.
My work spans intuitive websites and apps, as well as promotional materials for marketing initiatives. I tailor my aesthetic to meet the specific needs of each client and their audience, always striving to create contemporary, intelligent, and sleek identities. I enjoy both developing new branding and working within established design systems, finding creative ways to enhance and elevate them wherever possible.
I take great care in understanding the audience and business goals behind every project, and I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and across teams. As a thoughtful communicator, I welcome constructive feedback and view it as an integral part of the design process. My strong design intuition and efficient workflow allow me to produce high-quality work, while my background in exhibits and architecture has honed my understanding of user psychology. I focus on creating elegant, simple solutions to complex problems, with a commitment to excellence.
In my most recent role, I served as a User Experience Designer for FM, a global real estate company, where I contributed to the creation of a new branded client portal. I also led a heuristics evaluation of our UX team’s rebranding effort, providing valuable insights to further streamline and enhance the platform’s UX. This took the form of responsive vision pages and a style guide for the development team, for the purpose of presenting to stakeholders to demonstrate viability.
Previously, I worked as a User Experience Designer for the Read180 Division at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where I helped develop a digital-first education platform. Additionally, I designed a responsive, customizable platform for remote conferences at Open Exchange, and served as the Graphic Designer for Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. I also served as the San Francisco Graphic Designer for Woods Bagot, an international architecture firm. In these roles, I’ve consistently delivered measurable results and often had the responsibility of being the sole designer.
Before transitioning to graphic design, I worked as a Junior Architect specializing in high-end residential and interior design. I hold a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design, which has provided me with a strong foundation in both architecture and fine arts. This dual perspective allows me to approach design with a holistic view, appreciating both the physical and digital worlds. I find both architectural and graphic design deeply fulfilling, with each offering unique opportunities to inspire exploration and engagement.
To further my expertise, I have pursued continuing education in graphic design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout my career, I have embraced diverse opportunities, including internships and contract positions in San Francisco, which have broadened my understanding of the design field. I also enjoy pursuing personal design projects, some of which can be viewed on my website, such as the Spotify Redesign, Roast Coffee, and Astro Photo.
Currently based in the northeast, I have successfully worked remotely, leveraging excellent communication to stay well-integrated with teams. Outside of design, I enjoy early morning walks and exploring the city and countryside. You can also view my personal artwork in the Coffee Break section of my portfolio.
Thank you for taking the time to explore my work.