I didn’t start college expecting to become a designer. I originally had a seat in Rutgers’ PharmD program—a clear, structured path that made a lot of sense on paper. But I kept coming back to the same feeling: I wanted to make things. I wanted more room to experiment, think visually, and understand why people interact with technology the way they do. Walking away from that path was one of the first big risks I took for myself.

That decision eventually led me to Information Technology and Cognitive Science, and somewhere between learning how technology works and how people think, I found design. Since then, I’ve explored it through product redesigns, research, web experiences, startup work, branding, and projects of my own. I’m especially drawn to the parts of design where psychology, technology, and visual storytelling overlap—where something can be functional without losing personality.

I’m still figuring out exactly where that path leads, and I think that’s part of what keeps me interested. Right now, I’m focused on becoming a stronger product designer, working with real people and real constraints, and getting better at turning messy ideas into experiences that feel intentional. Long term, I’m interested in where design can lead into product leadership and creative direction—but for now, I’m enjoying being deep in the craft.