Although I worked on projects that won't be released for years to come, I've gained invaluable lessons and skills that can be released anytime.

Complexity Can Be Chic

I can learned I can design these life-saving devices to be as user-friendly as Spotify and as visually appealing as top-tier consumer products apps.

Document The Thinking With Diagrams

Medical devices can take years to develop, test, and go-to-market. I made it a habit to detail the rationale behind my designs and meticulously organize my Figma files. I leaned into mind mapping to onboard future designers to projects.

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the special people who've had a significant impact to my professional growth. Shoutout to:

• Shay Xie, an outstanding manager who always encourages visual exploration and prioritizes documentation excellence.
• Amanda Stautberg, an exceptional mentor who introduced me to service design and opened my eyes to the necessary skills for navigating corporate politics and acquiring buy-in from teams.‍
• Molly Petre, who provided a comprehensive crash course on healthcare service design and biodesign.
• Vivian Liang, David Maher, Daniel Leigh, and Stephen Quong, receptive engineers and developers with whom I have learned how to communicate effectively across functions.
• Emmie Wells, who helped me transform my understanding of personal refinement and advancement within a large corporation.
• Leo Rossoni, a fellow RISD buddy who taught me pixel-perfect screen design. (and manager & mentor)
• Emma M. Levitt, CHFP for being a welcoming co-op coordinator and creating a friendly workplace.
• Yuji Ikeda, who provided valuable insights into the exciting industrial design process for surgical devices.
• Hannah Ysabel Pingol ✨, Shelby Holzapfel, and Bruce Hsiao, who have been awesome friends and coworkers.