01 Cross-Cultural Perspective 🌎
My perspective has been uniquely shaped by growing up between East Asia and North America. Now based in San Diego, I navigate design challenges through a distinctive lens that bridges cultural perspectives, enabling me to deeply understand diverse user needs and behaviors.
02 Neuroscience Foundation 🧠
My fascination with human behavior led me to a B.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience, where I studied how human brain interacts with the world— which honed my skills in observation and data-driven analysis: foundations that now shape my approach to user research and design.
03 Healthcare Journey 👼🏻
My path to UX design began unexpectedly in healthcare, where I worked directly with patients facing daily challenges. While my empathy connected me deeply to their struggles, I felt constrained by my inability to address the systemic issues that often went overlooked. This frustration sparked my transition into UX design – where I could channel my empathy into creating meaningful solutions.
04 The Design Era 🐥
Today, I've had the privilege of collaborating with 5 startups, crafting user experiences across dynamic spaces covering SaaS, AI, healthcare, creative arts & entertainment, enhancing user experience of innovative fields.
I am also a problem solver for real life pain points. I self directed projects that enhance patient experience of IVF, improve adoption experience of shelter animals, and open a new gateway to self-reflection.
I create and design products for passion. If you are too, reach out and let's create something extraordinary!
Multilingual
Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese. Professional level Japanese (awarded first place in the San Diego Japanese Speech contest.)
Most of the time, I do ordinary stuff while not working. I journal for my future self, I listen to lo-fi music, I travel and I play badminton.
I draw occasionally. You will be able to look at some of my artwork when you scroll down.
Well, I love cats. I had the best cat in my life, his name is Bo (波仔 in Chinese). Say hi to Bo :)
My favorite quote: "What will help you is always your sensitivity, not your productivity."
Occasionally paints as a creative outlet
Is an empathetic listener - inspired by people’s joys and challenges
Loves live music, especially Jazz Pop, Neo Soul, and R&B
Plays badminton at least twice a week
Journals to capture and reflect on life’s moments
Random ideas and recurring thoughts. Will update irregularly...