About

I received my BFA in Design from the University of Texas at Austin, where my work relied heavily on visual communication, services, and systems thinking. When I was previously a student of design at Carnegie Mellon University, I became interested in human behavior and designing products in my Industrial Design undergrad before transferring.

I joined the The Design Institute for Health as an intern, soon followed by full-time post-graduation. I was brought onto the team full-time as the Visual Designer, where I transitioned into a research/service/strategy role, while also utilizing my visual skills. I am now at Fjord / Accenture Interactive as a Service & Interaction Designer.

My work considers sustainability, feasibility, cultural context of users, and key business and user needs. I develop system infrastructure to support those service design concepts within the healthcare system. I consider how what I create can change human behavior within the broader context of individuals in health systems. I look at the systems level down to the smaller interactions between people, tech, and environments. In my visual work, I take lots of complex information to synthesize and communicate it for appropriate audiences and partners involved. In my design research work, I find the right problems to address, and have uncovered ways to measure the value of design and qualitative data to prove the effectiveness of the work, helping maintain partnerships. My other design-related interests include behavior design, visual perception, psychology, behavior change, and environments design. My fine art and photography skills play a role in my work.

Outside of design, I go on hikes with my dog, spend time with family in north Texas, photograph concerts, create art, bake difficult pastries, and visit as many coffee shops around Austin as possible. I also love listening to podcasts, reading books, and hanging out in my hammock in my free time.