I call myself an Artist, Designer, Inventor, and Educator
No matter what I call myself or how I arrange the pattern, the common thread that runs across all of my endeavors is my deep interest in meaning-making in human experience, and imagination serves as my most advanced design tool in all my pursuits.
A Foundation in Form, Feeling, and Meaning
My creative journey began in fine art, with sculpture as my first language — where form, material, and emotion meet. That foundation still shapes how I design: intuitively, experimentally, and with sensitivity to human perception and feeling. A pivotal chapter unfolded in Kyoto, Japan, where I studied as a Monbukagakusho scholar and deepened my reverence for the emotional power of objects. My shift to design began there — not as a departure from art but as its evolution.
Where Material Meets Emotion
My path led me to Color and Materials (CMF) Design — where emotional and artistic intuition meet tactile, visual, and cultural storytelling. Through hands-on experimentation and material research, I craft narratives that connect color, texture, and meaning. As a CMF designer, I lead material innovation for a global brand, aligning sensory experiences with sustainability, future trends, and brand identity.
Designing for Behavior, Imagination, and Change
Alongside CMF, I stepped into experience innovation — a practice that weaves systems thinking, empathy, and speculative design. At Kinetic Optimism Studio, I explored how design can shift perception and behavior, helping us become better at being humans, not just better users. I brought the same poetic mindset to systemic challenges, designing for change and emotional depth.
A Poetic Approach to a Complex World
My holistic design approach invites playful curiosity to dance with the possibilities of the moment in front of us. In a world entangled with technology and emotional complexity, I respond with tactile storytelling, systems empathy, and optimistic design, always in service of deeper meaning, connection, and joy.
