Page Title
I come to UX design through a background in visual art, graphic design, and teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Fine Art and have taught university-level art courses; experiences that trained me to think critically about structure, intention, and the relationship between form and function.
Long before I encountered UX as a discipline, I would find myself analyzing my experiences with everyday objects and interactions, questioning why something worked well, where it broke down, and how it could be improved. Discovering UX design gave language and structure to a way of thinking I had already been practicing: identifying problems, clarifying systems, and shaping solutions that feel both deliberate and intuitive.
My approach to design is grounded in systems thinking and careful problem definition. I value clarity in information architecture, coherence across interactions, and iterative refinement; stepping back often to evaluate the whole before moving forward. This perspective is deeply informed by my art education, where reflection, critique, and intentional decision-making are essential to strong work.
Outside of design, my perspective has been shaped by a varied upbringing. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, speak Spanish fluently, and later lived and studied in Florence, Italy. I was homeschooled and spent much of my childhood traveling, experiences that fostered independence, adaptability, and a sensitivity to context. These qualities inform how I approach design today.
I come to UX design through a background in visual art, graphic design, and teaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Fine Art and have taught university-level art courses; experiences that trained me to think critically about structure, intention, and the relationship between form and function. Long before I encountered UX as a discipline, I would find myself analyzing my experiences with everyday objects and interactions, questioning why something worked well, where it broke down, and how it could be improved. Discovering UX design gave language and structure to a way of thinking I had already been practicing: identifying problems, clarifying systems, and shaping solutions that feel both deliberate and intuitive. My approach to design is grounded in systems thinking and careful problem definition. I value clarity in information architecture, coherence across interactions, and iterative refinement; stepping back often to evaluate the whole before moving forward. This perspective is deeply informed by my art education, where reflection, critique, and intentional decision-making are essential to strong work. Outside of design, my perspective has been shaped by a varied upbringing. I grew up partly in Costa Rica, speak Spanish fluently, and later lived and studied in Florence, Italy. I was homeschooled and spent much of my childhood traveling, experiences that fostered independence, adaptability, and a sensitivity to context. These qualities inform how I approach design today.
