I've had a roundabout path to UX Design. My interest in people and my creative side have always competed for my attention, so after getting a BA in Psychology I ended up working as a pastry chef and live musician before finally discovering UX. UX brings the best of both worlds together for me - I can blend my curiosity about how people tick and my passion for creating beautiful things into elegant solutions that have real impact in the world.
What fascinates me...
How do people think?
Why do they do what they do?
What will they do next?
My background in psychology, music and foodservice has given me many insights about human behavior to bring to my design work.
What inspires me...
Giving people joyful experiences
Supporting people in healthy behaviors
Helping people reach their goals
Making mundane tasks painless
I create things that lift people up, if only for the short time it takes to eat one of my pastries, dance to one of my songs, or interact with something I've designed.