My path to UX design was shaped by a lifelong relationship with art and visual expression. Before I became fascinated with user experiences and digital interfaces, I explored creativity through traditional mediums—each teaching me lessons that continue to influence my design approach today.

As a child who turned blank walls into canvases (much to my parents' dismay), I've always seen the world through a creative lens. My formal artistic training began with classical drawing and painting, where I learned fundamental principles of composition, color theory, and visual storytelling that now form the backbone of my digital designs.

During my college years, I experimented with mixed media and installation art, becoming increasingly interested in how people physically and emotionally interact with creative works.