//Selected Work
My projects
//Work History
Resume
Work Experience
Education
Masters of Professional Studies in UX Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD (Remote)
2022
Bachelor of FA degree in Graphic Design
University of Houston
Houston, TX
2014
Associate in Arts degree
Houston Community College
Houston, TX
2009
//Design Approach
Design Philosophy
How I Approach Design
Design to me begins with intention. Every element should earn its place, support understanding, and make the product more coherent, thoughtful, and easy to navigate. Good design is quiet, purposeful, and structured in a way that helps the user rather than distracts them.
Value is about balance and trade-offs. Time, effort, complexity, and cost all matter, and the best solutions find the right equilibrium over time. I apply this thinking in my work and in everyday decisions, investing in things that last, work well, and justify the attention we give them long term.
Usefulness is where design proves itself. A product should feel intuitive, reduce friction, and help people accomplish tasks without effort or confusion. I rely on user feedback, testing, and empathy to guide decisions so the end result feels practical, natural, and worth using throughout someone’s day.
Design
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Intentional choices that balance clarity, structure, and long-term quality.
Design
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Intentional choices that balance clarity, structure, and long-term quality.
Design
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Intentional choices that balance clarity, structure, and long-term quality.
A Typical Work Day
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Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements driven by users or clients.
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Explore solutions with quick sketches and initial concept ideas.
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Set up Figma files, organize layers, and prep elements for design.
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Leverage existing design system components and prior work where possible.
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Collaborate with colleagues to avoid duplicated work or inconsistencies.
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Create multiple design versions and iterate to find the most effective solution.
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Review and refine designs with leads to align on the best approach.
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Meet with product owners and devs to ensure feasibility and efficiency.
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Gather feedback from stakeholders and iterate further as needed.
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Conduct or support user research and testing for new tools or features.
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01/ Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements driven by users or clients.
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Run QA and refine designs with developers to ensure the product is polished and user-ready.
//Design Approach
About me
//Quiet Reflection
