My journey to finding the “why”

I earned my Bachelor Of Design, thinking I’d build furniture and sleek digital products forever. And for a while, I did. My education taught me how to think critically about space, function, and people—whether it was designing a chair or mapping a user journey. But deep down, I knew I hadn’t found my passion yet.

When I first considered studying design, I was captivated by architecture and interiors. I imagined myself designing beautiful spaces, playing with light, texture, and layout, and bringing rooms to life with purpose and personality. But at the time, I believed there were more career opportunities in product design…so I pursued Industrial Design at OCAD University.

My background in UX and product design shaped the way I think about space that gave me a unique lens. I understood how people move through space, what makes them feel connected, and how small design decisions can create big emotional impact.

I didn’t wait to be taught—I taught myself. I poured hours into learning architectural visualization, spatial storytelling, and interior design software’s. It felt like puzzle pieces falling into place. Suddenly, everything I’d learned from human-centered thinking to physical prototyping clicked in a new way.

Now, I’ve come full circle and finding my “why”. I bring together everything I’ve learned - product thinking, user empathy, material knowledge, and real-life experience to create thoughtful, beautiful environments. My dream has always been to design and decorate spaces - and I’m finally doing it, with purpose, creativity, and heart.

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.

How this relates:

UX design, product design, and interior decorating all share a thoughtful, human-centered approach. Each discipline considers how people move, feel, and interact. Whether it's with a screen, a product, or a space. The way UX designers map user flow is much like how interior designers shape spatial experiences, while product designers’ attention to materials and comfort mirrors the care taken in selecting furnishings and finishes. At the heart of it all is a desire to create experiences that not only work well but feel good - improving everyday life both intuitively & meaningfully.

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.