"My path to product design wasn't linear — it was built from three unexpected chapters."
"These threads converge in product design. I'm especially drawn to AI-assisted tools that flatten learning curves and help people focus on what matters most."
mid-Journey
Chat GPT
Gemini
Claude AI
chapter 1
Teaching Opened My Eyes to Inclusive Design
"Teaching in an integrated classroom — where top achievers, ADHD, and dyslexic learners shared the same materials — showed me how systems fail diverse learners. That sparked my commitment to inclusive, human-centered design."
chapter 2
Architecture Taught Me That Design Is Lived, Not Just Planned
"As an architectural designer, I learned that accessibility isn't a turning radius on paper — it's how people actually move through the world. Design is lived, not just planned."
chapter 3
Yoga Taught Me to Embrace the Iterative Process
"As a yoga instructor, I embraced 'glows and grows' — celebrating small wins while staying open to feedback. It shaped how I approach iteration: intentionally, and always with people at the center."
why i picked the word default path
"The Default Path is society's expected trajectory. Inspired by Paul Millerd's The Pathless Path, I chose my own."
Selected architectural design work
