HOWDY!

I'm glad you're here.

I'm a UX and Product Designer based in the Chicago area. My path into this field was organic. It started with graphic design at Columbia College Chicago in 2010 and evolved naturally into UX. I made it official in 2022 with my Google UX Design Professional Certificate and haven't looked back since.

I believe great design has to be both exceptional and equitable. Accessibility isn't a checkbox for me, it's the foundation. That conviction is backed by certifications in Figma, Sketch, and Miro, plus dedicated accessibility training from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign covering WCAG and inclusive design. I'm currently expanding into Framer, using this portfolio as my hands-on sandbox.

When I’m away from the desk you can find me staying creative in other ways. Places you can usually find me: In the kitchen, baking is a genuine passion of mine, whether I'm mastering a classic or experimenting with a brand-new recipe. At the sewing machine: I love constructing actual garments from scratch, a nod to a long-standing love for fashion and sustainability that started during my years in retail. Hanging with my three dogs! We’re either on a hike somewhere exploring nature or they’re hard at work supervising every project I take on.