THE HUMAN BEHIND THE DESIGNS
THE HUMAN BEHIND THE DESIGNS
Advocate (INFJ-A)
Advocate (INFJ-A)
Brooklyn-born Caribbean-American passionate about cultural exchange and inclusive technology.
Brooklyn-born Caribbean-American passionate about cultural exchange and inclusive technology.
After studying Visual Principles of the Screen 3 years ago, I discovered the world of human-centered design and how specific choices can make or break a user’s experience with technology. As a creative problem solver, I knew immediately: this was my niche.
After studying Visual Principles of the Screen 3 years ago, I discovered the world of human-centered design and how specific choices can make or break a user’s experience with technology. As a creative problem solver, I knew immediately: this was my niche.
MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
What keeps me grounded
What keeps me grounded
What keeps me grounded
Question everything.
Question everything.
Question everything.
I never accept briefs at face value—bold, transformative thinking matters.
I never accept briefs at face value—bold, transformative thinking matters.
I never accept briefs at face value—bold, transformative thinking matters.
Data-informed.
Data-informed.
Hard data grounds us in reality, but if we only followed data, we'd have faster horses instead of cars. I balance metrics with insights and intuition, not just numbers.
Hard data grounds us in reality, but if we only followed data, we'd have faster horses instead of cars. I balance metrics with insights and intuition, not just numbers.
Psychology first.
Psychology first.
Design without psychology is just decoration—research reduces risk and prevents designing the wrong solution.
Design without psychology is just decoration—research reduces risk and prevents designing the wrong solution.
Design without psychology is just decoration—research reduces risk and prevents designing the wrong solution.
"I AM MORE THAN HCI."
"I AM MORE THAN HCI."
"I AM MORE THAN HCI."
As a self-proclaimed psychology nerd, I am always fascinated by how people think, feel, and interact with the world.
As a self-proclaimed psychology nerd, I am always fascinated by how people think, feel, and interact with the world.
Outside the world of interfaces, I collect experiences—whether exploring new places, joining groups around NYC, or discovering new corners of my identity.
Outside the world of interfaces, I collect experiences—whether exploring new places, joining groups around NYC, or discovering new corners of my identity.
OUTSIDE OF WORK
OUTSIDE OF WORK
OUTSIDE OF WORK
You can find me...
You can find me...
You can find me...
Learning a language
Amharic, Brazilian Portuguese, Haitian Creole
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Brooklyn, NYC
Capturing moments
Capture with Canon Rebel T7 — edit in Photoshop & Lightroom
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Cape Town, South Africa
At live music events
With ear protection!
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Bridgetown, Barbados
Moving my body
Dancing, Lifting, Hiking
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El Yunque, Puerto Rico
Watching a series
Currently: The White Lotus
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Playing the drum kit
Soca, jazz, and konpa rhythms
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St. Louis, Missouri