About Me
I am a designer with a strong foundation in creating functional and aesthetically compelling products, now transitioning into UI/UX design. My expertise in design principles, user-focused ideation, and CAD software equips me to craft intuitive and visually engaging digital experiences.
Throughout my career, I’ve honed skills in concept development, refinement, and cross-functional collaboration. Managing international vendor relations, leading design interns, and presenting concepts to executives have strengthened my ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams—a critical asset in UX/UI design.
I’m excited to bring my passion for thoughtful design and problem-solving to the digital realm, ensuring that every interaction is as functional as it is delightful.
Skills
User Research & Development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and translate them into actionable design solutions.
Create functional prototypes and wireframes for testing and iteration.
Leverage human-centered design principles and usability research to craft ergonomic and user-friendly designs.
Design & Problem-Solving
Design and refine intuitive user interfaces and digital experiences with a focus on functionality and aesthetics.
Translate complex concepts into elegant, user-centric solutions.
Stay attuned to design trends and best practices to deliver modern, innovative products.
Conduct and participate in constructive design critiques, providing and receiving actionable feedback to elevate outcomes.
Software Proficiency
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, for crafting user interfaces, visual assets, and presentations.
Proficient in UI/UX tools like Figma, with experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
Extensive experience in rendering photo-realistic visuals with Keyshot or equivalent software.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite for project management and documentation.
Leadership & Collaboration
Oversee and mentor a team of design interns, fostering growth and collaboration.
Manage vendor relations across Southeast Asia, ensuring quality, consistency, and on-time deliverables.
International experience traveling to factories and trade shows in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore to oversee production and gather design insights.
Translate abstract sketches into production-ready assets, bridging communication between design and manufacturing teams.
Experience
Industrial Designer 2022-Present
Pottery Barn - San Francisco
Associate Industrial Designer 2021-2022
Pottery Barn - San Francisco
Junior Industrial Designer 2017-2021
Selamat Designs - South San Francisco
Intern 2017
Selamat Designs - South San Francisco
Education
Academy of Art University - San Francisco, CA 2014-2018
Industrial Design - Product Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
