About

I’m a UX/UI designer and researcher with over 7 years experience, mainly focused on web and mobile apps.

“People ignore designs that ignore people” —Frank Chimero

I’ve learned the value of empathy from over 18 years of teaching yoga. I enjoy any opportunity to help make people’s lives even a tad more delightful.

I believe at its root, design can function as a palpable language of compassion.

“You don’t think your way to creative work.
You work your way to creative thinking.” —George Nelson

I love the process of learning. I an avid traveler, and love being around creativity. I feel especially drawn to electronic/organic/experimental and ambient music; (at the moment) the especially mellifluous sounds of Nils Frahm, Grandbrothers, Chassol, and Polo and Pan, to name a few.

“Digital design is like painting, except the paint never dries.” —Neville Brody

I attended the first User Experience Design immersive (UXDI) at General Assembly in Austin, TX. Previously I received my BFA focused on drawing & painting from the lovely Loyola University Chicago, with a minor in Philosophy. 

I am also a E-RYT 500+ hour certified yoga teacher/trainer.  I initially trained at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, India in 2004, and have since taught at Yoga Journal conferences, retreats, and workshops around the world.