why i picked the word default path
Default Path, The Expected Route, Wasn't For Me.
The Default Path is the expected trajectory that society pressures you to follow. Inspired by Paul Millerd's The Pathless Path, I chose to create my own journey instead.
chapter 1
Teaching Opened My Eyes to Inclusive Design
My first leap was becoming a teacher in an integrated classroom, where top achievers, students with ADHD, and dyslexic learners were expected to learn from the same materials. With limited resources and no personalization, many struggled. That experience opened my eyes to how traditional systems fail diverse learners, and sparked my commitment to designing inclusive, flexible, human-centered solutions.
chapter 2
Architecture Taught Me That Design Is Lived, Not Just Planned
As an architectural designer, I saw how physical spaces go far beyond construction drawings. Accessibility isn’t just a turning radius on paper, it’s about how people actually move, feel, and experience the world. Imagine navigating a space in a wheelchair: a small slope, a heavy door, or a narrow turn can mean the difference between independence and exclusion. That perspective taught me to see design as something lived, not just planned.
chapter 3
Yoga Taught Me to Embrace the Iterative Process
As a yoga instructor, I embraced the philosophy of glows and grows (one of the projects was inspired by yoga), celebrating small wins while staying open to feedback.
Across all these roles, I’ve learned to design iteratively, intentionally, and always with people at the center.
chapter 4
Now, In Product Design, These Threads Converge
I'm especially excited about the potential of AI-assisted tools to support creativity, learning, accessibility, and task efficiency. Generative AI can flatten learning curves, streamline workflows, and help people focus on what matters most—creating intuitive, empowering products that reflect the diversity of the world around us.
mid-Journey
Chat GPT
Gemini
Claude AI
Selected architectural design work
