I’ve been building worlds for as long as I can remember, from the stories and music I grew up with to the online communities I found later. In middle and high school, I taught myself MikuMikuDance and learned how much creativity depends on access to the right resources. When I hit language barriers, I leaned on other creators and ended up forming a small community around sharing what we knew.

That same pull toward community showed up again in MMOs, where I watched how people use systems, spaces, and avatars to connect and express identity. Those experiences are a huge part of why I care about inclusive design and why I take “who is this for” seriously, especially for people who are often left to improvise their own support.

If you asked me years ago what I wanted to be, I would have said “designer” without fully knowing what that meant. Now I know it's about asking the right questions, building a critical and thoughtful process, and bringing an idea to life. Most importantly, it is advocating for real people.

What excites me is working at the crossroads of art, engineering, business, and psychology, especially alongside curious and creative teams. I’m always chasing the kind of work that strengthens connection and makes people feel supported, not overwhelmed.