Designing for users,
from the lens of a globetrotter š
I grew up hopping around the globe- Iāve spent 2 years in šÆšµ Japan, 4 in š²š¾ Malaysia, 10 in š°š· Korea, and 5 years in šŗšø Texas, New York, and Boston.
Moving around has instilled a naturally observant nature in me.
I have always been hyper-curious about my surroundings, analyzing people in nano detail and switching gears to fit myself into new cultures.
My past experiences as a hip-hop rapper, journalist, professional lecturer, and project manager have shaped my identity as an open-minded designer crafting accessible and refreshing digital experiences.
My most recent experience wasā¦
Working for Wayfair for 12 months a Product Design Intern + leading our cohort as Co-op Captain š«”
Exhibit A- My beautiful Product Design Team that Iāve learned so much from. Eternally grateful for having the best, most supportive team š
Exhibit B- Bobo(BOba + BOard games) night was a massive success! Wayfairās first co-op event meticulously curated and lead by moi.
Exhibit C- Presenting a user persona guidebook put together by me + my manager Meenal to represent our 15 warehouse user archetypes.
Exhibit D- Wayday. No other descriptors necessary.
When Iām not pushing pixelsā¦
I Photoshoot! šš»
AND consider myself aā¦