Background
I'm a designer working across UX/UI, product, and brand, with a hybrid skillset that lets me take an idea from research and strategy all the way to a working product. My work lives at the intersection of research, systems thinking, and visual craft — I care about creating experiences that don't just look good, but actually work for the people using them.I also build. Using AI-assisted development tools, I've gone beyond static mockups to ship functional prototypes — designing and coding products end to end. That builder's mindset changes how I approach problems: I think in systems and real constraints, not just screens, which matters most when the thing being designed is complex or evolving.
Accessibility isn't an afterthought in my process — it's a starting point. I've designed for users with mobility disabilities, seniors, and everyday people navigating complex tasks, and that range has shaped how I think about every design decision.
My design sensibility is rooted in my Japanese heritage — a culture where thoughtful, human-centered detail is woven into everyday life — and in a childhood where I learned best through story, visuals, and systems. That early sense of what makes an experience easier to understand, navigate, and remember is still what drives my work today.
Education
James Madison University
B.A. in Media Arts & Design (SMAD) — Interactive Design concentration, Creative Writing minor
Graduated May 2026
Tools & Skills
- Figma
- UX Research
- Wireframing & Prototyping
- Usability Testing
- Accessibility
- Design Systems
- AI-Assisted Development (vibe-coding)
- HTML / CSS
- Visual & Brand Design
- Typography
- Adobe Creative Suite/Inkscape
Recognition
1st Place — JMU Senior Interactive Design Client Capstone
2026 · Emilia's Graces
Silver Award — AEJMC Festival of Visual & Interactive Media
2026 · MyAbility — Interactive Design category