I design digital things.

When it comes to industry verticals, I am a generalist. But what I really specialise in is navigating constraints and stretching limited resources to make things happen. I'm adaptable, I'm an expert communicator, I work well with ambiguity, and I can step naturally into leadership positions.

I'm a career-switcher. I spent most of my initial years as a working adult doing research. So, as a designer, I've been the go-to person for leading and crafting user studies, and my prior experience interfacing directly with clients has made me a natural at stakeholder management. And there's more than can be said in this limited space about my other transferable skills, such as facilitation and storytelling skills.

I got into design so that I could use insights from research to solve real problems. In that regard, I'm happy to say I've often been given ownership over the design process from end to end.

When I'm not getting paid to do this job, I work pro bono to design tools that improve people's lives, such as by better connecting them with food donations. In all the design efforts I'm involved in, you'll often find me guiding junior designers and strategising to solve problems with limited resources.

Outside of work, I also volunteer for arts-related causes as a facilitator. I'm into sci-fi. I read often, and I write both fiction and non-fiction.

TL;DR I've highlighted some of my skills and qualities as a designer above, but here's a more comprehensive list of them: