I’m a strategic and insightful Product Designer with a focus in Design Systems, Information Architecture, and UI Prototyping.
I strive for simplicity. I see design as a bridge—connecting creativity and functionality, vision to execution, users with solutions. With interaction design experience at Google and Microsoft, built on a foundation in Graphic Design and a Master’s in HCI, I blend creativity with purpose to deliver designs that simplify, scale, and empower customers.
I thrive at the intersection of user experience, systems thinking, and front-end development. My passion lies in crafting design systems and prototypes to test ideas, streamline processes, and foster collaboration. Embracing a continuous learning mentality, I am currently focused on deepening my technical skills in JavaScript, React, and front-end development processes to increase my impact.
My goal is to join a team where I can master the nuances of design systems and component libraries, and gain experience with front-end technologies. Ultimately, I aim to evolve into a role where I can leverage my integrated skill set to lead the creation of dynamic prototypes, build design systems, and enhance collaboration across teams. I value environments that foster curiosity, innovation, customer-focused problem-solving, and a high commitment to craft.
My strengths include:
- Information Architecture & Navigation: Expertise in structuring content and navigation to improve usability and accessibility based on data and user feedback.
- UI Prototyping: Proficient in prototyping with Figma, HTML/CSS, and expanding skills in JavaScript & React.
- Design Systems: Experienced in managing Figma component libraries, and defining scalable design patterns for consistent, efficient workflows.
- Accessibility: Strong understanding of WCAG and accessibility standards, ensuring inclusive, user-friendly design components.
- Collaboration: Skilled in balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints, with a solid foundation in front-end technologies for smooth implementation.
- Growth Mindset: Dedicated to fostering a growth mindset and advocating for continuous improvement.
Professional Journey
I grew up in a small town in Northern Wisconsin, where I learned the value of humility, resilience, and resourcefulness. These qualities have shaped who I am and continue to guide my personal and professional growth. Throughout my journey, my drive to learn has been a constant. I embrace continuous learning as a way of life.
My design career began in Graphic Design in the mid-2000s, crafting print and web designs for small businesses and educational institutions in Central Florida. Driven by ambition, I moved west to pursue greater opportunities and chart a new path.
In 2014, I became a first-generation college graduate, earning dual Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Oregon with Summa Cum Laude honors while balancing work in customer service to support my education. It was during a year of graduate study in Landscape Architecture at UO that I first discovered my passion for user experience design, leading me to complete a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction at the University of Washington in 2017.
Since then, I’ve gone on to work at Microsoft and Google, growing from a Product Designer to a UX Architect. Along the way, I've collaborated with global teams across the U.S., Canada, the UK, India, and Egypt to create a variety of successful enterprise products, including Microsoft.com Universal Navigation, Google Ads, TurboTax, Bing for Commerce, Bing APIs, & Visual Studio.
Beyond Work
Outside of work, music is a big passion of mine. I’m a self-taught bassist and guitarist who believes in the universal power of music to bridge differences. I enjoy learning about music history and run a small e-commerce shop selling and trading music gear as a side hustle. If you ever need gear advice or want to jam, count me in.
I’m also a skilled gamer and avid fan of Bethesda and Fromsoft with a platinum trophy in every Souls series game—a testament to my love for challenges that require persistence and learning from failure. Additionally, I’m an avid fantasy football player, winning my league 5 of the last seven years—and yes, I’d gladly join your league if you're up for the challenge!
These passions not only enhance my life but also embody the values I bring to my work: creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and perseverance. I approach everything I do with a growth mindset, continually seeking opportunities that challenge me and add meaning and balance to life.