why I design
I believe good design can simplify tasks, and make things easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. I think about these values in all aspects of my life, from playing hide-and-seek with my kids to cooking Thai food with my family and friends. I always look for ways to make things more fun and enjoyable for everyone involved. Whatever the experience is, I love thinking about how to make it the most approachable and enjoyable for the user.
I believe that good design should be invisible. It should be so seamless and intuitive that users don't even have to think about it. When I design a product or experience, I want users to be able to focus on what they're trying to do, not on the design itself.
resume
Sr Product Design Lead / Splunk, Sep 2019 – Dec 2023, UX & UI design for Splunk TV and mobile apps.
Sr Experience Design Lead / Adobe, Oct 2012 – Sep 2019, Lead visual design for Acrobat desktop, UX & UI design for Adobe Sign web platform and Adobe Scan mobile app.
Design Volunteer / Effect.org, Mar 2019, Effect.org volunteer expedition. Worked closely with local NGOs to solve human trafficking problems in Nepal.
Art Director / Mortar Agency, Sep 2009 – Oct 2012, UX & UI design, concept development for Fair Trade, Golden Gate University, and medical devices.
Sr Designer / Montparnas, Jun – Sep 2009, UX UI design, concept development.
Sr Designer / Flickerbox, Jan – Jun 2009, UX UI design, concept development for clients, Oracle and Zimbra.
Sr Designer / Solutionset, Sep 2005 – Oct 2008, UX UI design, concept development for clients, Autodesk, Tibco, Post, Ooma, and Wells Fargo.
Art Director / Ogilvy, Jun – Sep 2005, web design, concept development for Yahoo Minipop Campaign and Yahoo SBC.
Design Intern / Punchcut, Nov 2004 - May 2005, Information, graphic, and web design for Television UI, Font Shop, Typophile, and Disney.