My journey to finding the “why”

I earned my Bachelor of Design thinking I’d spend my life designing thoughtful products—clean, intentional, and human-centered. And in many ways, I still do. Product design taught me how to visualize ideas clearly, communicate function through form, and tell a story through materials, scale, and detail.

What drew me to product design wasn’t just the physical object—it was the act of visualizing possibility. Whether sketching, prototyping, or rendering, I loved bringing abstract ideas into sharp, tactile focus. Over time, I realized that this way of thinking—this ability to translate concept into experience—applies just as powerfully to interiors and architecture.

The jump wasn’t a pivot; it was a natural extension.

In product visualization, I learned to think critically about how people interact with objects—how shape, proportion, and finish can influence mood, usability, and emotional connection. Those same principles guide how people experience space. The transition to spatial and architectural visualization felt seamless: it was the same attention to form and function, just scaled differently.

I began teaching myself architectural tools and interior design workflows, layering them onto a foundation built in product. My knowledge of prototyping and material behavior helped me design spatial concepts that felt grounded and real. My UX experience gave me an instinct for flow and human movement. And my visual storytelling background allowed me to craft environments with clarity and emotion.

Now, I see design not in silos—object, room, building—but as a continuous language of interaction and impact. Whether it’s a chair or a space, I approach each project with the same mindset: understand the user, shape their experience, and visualize it with care, purpose, and meaning.

They say good design is invisible. Whether it’s an app or a room, the secret is understanding people deeply — their needs, flows, and emotions. Here’s why both are the same to me.

Product Design 

  • Design Thinking: Understanding users,
    challenging assumptions, and redefining problems before developing and testing solutions.

  • Material Knowledge: Understanding of
    materials (wood, metal, plastics, textiles) informs aesthetic, durability, and tactile experience.

  • Scale & Proportion: Furniture design teaches
    spatial awareness, ergonomics, and how objects interact with the human body.

  • Ideation & Concept Development: Create mood boards, 2D/3D renderings and sketches to explore layout, color, and material choices.

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UX Design Principals

  • Empathy & Storytelling: deeply understanding
    the user’s emotions, needs, and pain points to create solutions that truly resonate.

  • Information Architecture = Space Planning: Organizing content on a screen is a lot like organizing a layout—what goes where and why.

  • User Journeys = Movement Through Space:
    UX teaches how to guide users from point A to B effortlessly & guide movement naturally.

  • Hierarchy, Contrast & Balance: Helps create environments that feel intuitive & visually cohesive.

Finding My Place in the World of Design.

Looking back, my journey has never followed a straight line - but it’s always been driven by curiosity, care, and a deep love for design. From sketching furniture concepts in school, to shaping intuitive digital experiences, to teaching myself how to bring interior and architectural spaces to life - I’ve always been drawn to how design can shape the way we feel, move, and connect with the world around us.

What makes me a strong candidate for this field isn’t just my skills. It’s the way I see design as a bridge between emotion and function - I understand how materials, form, and storytelling come together to create environments that speak to people. I’ve lived through the trial and error, explored the tools on my own, and found joy in the learning.

This path has shown me that where I truly belong is here. Designing spaces that feel as good as they look. And I’m ready to grow, collaborate, and bring thoughtful, people-centered spaces to life.