About Me
I’ve always been driven by curiosity, exploring new ideas, learning unexpected skills, and finding creative ways to solve problems. As a multidisciplinary designer, I’m drawn to challenges that push me to see things differently.
Alongside my work for brands and businesses, I bring together design, photography, travel, and other pursuits through writing, creating room for reflections and explorations that don’t always fit in a portfolio.
For me, creativity has never followed a straight line. It’s about experimenting with different forms of expression and continually finding new ways to reinvent myself.
That same sense of curiosity continues to shape my work and perspective.
I’ve always been driven by curiosity, exploring new ideas, learning unexpected skills, and finding creative ways to reinvent myself. This page highlights my personal story, professional background, and interests.
I update it often to keep things fresh 🚀
Recognition
iF Design Award ->
A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
JVA: Pass It Forward – Winner (2025)
JVA: Original Typeface – Winner (2025)
MCUD: Power of Unity – Winner (2024)
Red Dot Design Award ->
An international competition that features the best design brands, products, and concepts. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
JVA: Pass It Forward – Winner (2025)
Rebrand Showcase ->
A global recognition program that honors effective brand transformation and repositioning. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
JLPGA – Spotlight (2020)
Designmatters ->
An educational platform that empowers research, purpose, and action through design. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
TEDxACCD – Beauty of the Fall (2017)
Aquarium of the Pacific – Blue Hope (2016)
Student Gallery ->
An exhibition featuring professional and powerful design projects from students annually. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Human / Nature – Editorial (2017)
NAHM (Museum) – Identity (2017)
Alaska Air – Identity (2016)
Living Colour – Calligraphy (2016)
Vision Envision – Editorial (2015)
Equinox – Packaging (2015)
Vortex – Packaging (2015)
Scholarships ->
A series of financial support given to students who show promise, potential, and creativity. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Entering – Scholarship (2014)
Continuing – Scholarship (2016)
Experience
Interbrand Japan ->
A leader in brand strategy, experience design, and brand valuation for global businesses. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK (make smaller and test spacing)
May 2019 – Current
Tokyo, Japan
Visual Designer – Designer
Interbrand ->
A leader in brand strategy, experience design, and brand valuation for global businesses. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK
Feb 2018 – Mar 2019
Manhattan, New York
Visual Designer – Associate
Saatchi & Saatchi ->
A multinational marketing agency built on integrity, enjoyment, and brand communication. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK
Nov 2017 – Jan 2018
Los Angeles, California
Visual Designer – Freelance
Media Arts Lab ->
A private agency for Apple that creates impactful work for the world’s most iconic brand. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK
Sep 2017 – Nov 2017
Santa Monica, California
Visual Designer – Freelance
Blind ->
An award-winning design consultancy that helps brands build and maintain relationships. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK
May 2016 – Aug 2016
Santa Monica, California
Visual Designer – Internship
ArtCenter College of Design ->
An international leader in art and design who best positions students to succeed as alumni. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Clients include: TDK
May 2015 – Sep 2017
Pasadena, California
Visual Designer – Assistant
Education
ArtCenter College Of Design ->
An international leader in art and design who best positions students to succeed as alumni. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Aug 2014 – Sep 2017
Pasadena, California
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Design Honors
Santa Monica College ->
A community college that makes learning relevant, practical, and fresh at an affordable cost. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Aug 2012 – May 2014
Santa Monica, California
Courses in Graphic Design & Photography
California Institute of the Arts ->
A multidisciplinary community of artists who aim to transform the world through expression. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Sep 2011 – May 2012
Valencia, California
Courses in Graphic Design & Photography
Fun Facts
Alumni Portal ->
An inside network and community of ACCD alumni who share and connect around the globe. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Sep 2017 – Current
Coto Academy ->
A language school and community that thrives on teaching Japanese with self-confidence. A prestigious award, internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence in brand design.
Apr 2021 – Current