I started out in Advertising Art Direction, right around the time interactive campaigns took off. Something about designing digital experiences just clicked for me. I loved that it went beyond visuals to make people feel something, creating a sense of connection that is fresh and exciting.

This led me to pursue a master’s degree in Product Design, where I could focus on creating these experiences. During my studies, I met Aaron Lawrence, my first mentor and someone who really influenced me as a professional.

Aaron, who was the Principal Designer at SunPower, taught me that there's more to product design than just solving user problems. We should embrace humanity and kindness throughout the work that we do. I saw this in the culture that he brought to our team, fostering supportive, collaborative teamwork.

In my career, I carry this with me.