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About Me

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I still remember the first time I lost myself in the glow of a blank canvas. My canvas was a screen, and my tools were pixels and prototyping wires. I was fourteen years old, tinkering on my old computer, redesigning the calculator app just because I thought its buttons could look “friendlier.” Hours slipped by like minutes, and when my mother called me for dinner, I barely noticed the sunset outside.

That early spark never waned. Today I’m a product designer with a passion for solving real user problems through intuitive and thoughtful design. My journey into design began in an unexpected place: sales. There I learned how to listen deeply, identify pain points, and propose solutions that genuinely improved someone’s day. That same curiosity and drive to help others now fuel my work as a designer.

I can spend hours immersed in a project because I genuinely love what I do. The challenge of understanding someone’s frustration, the joy of sketching a solution, the thrill of watching a wireframe evolve into a living interface. These moments still keep me on the edge of my seat. With a strong eye for detail, a user-first mindset, and a deep desire to keep improving, I’m always exploring how design can make life clearer, easier, and more delightful.

I’m a fast learner and always eager to grow. Every new challenge is an opportunity to expand my thinking, learn something new, and sharpen my skills. From fine-tuning micro-interactions to reimagining entire user flows, I approach each design challenge as an opportunity to infuse empathy into technology.

Outside of Figma, you’ll find me sketching in a café, diving into new design philosophies, or experimenting with typography on my phone. I believe the best interfaces feel like second nature, and I wake up excited to design solutions that bring clarity and joy into people’s lives.

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SOFTWARE SKILLS

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Education

2011-2017

High School Diploma
Faith Academy

Completed my high school education with a strong foundation in mathematics and the sciences, where I first developed an interest in technology and problem-solving. This early exposure to analytical thinking laid the groundwork for my transition into tech-focused studies.

2020-2024

Bachelor of Science

Mathematics
University of Saskatchewan

Graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a B.Sc. in Mathematics, which sharpened my critical thinking, logical reasoning, and data analysis skills. My background in math has been invaluable in understanding systems, patterns, and user behavior from a structured perspective.

Certification

May 2025

Google UX Design Professional Certificatie
Coursera

Completed the Google UX Design Professional Certificate, a hands-on program that taught me core UX principles including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. The course empowered me to create user-centered designs and follow an end-to-end design process with confidence.

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Let's discuss how we can enhance your website and app together. Let's create engaging solutions that resonate with your audience!

 

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