Moving from NYC to a farm in rural Indiana, I grew up learning the value of efficiency, focus, and the ability to use the resources available to solve a problem. Attending an arts academy in high school, I found my creativity challenged by designing several apps that mitigated common stress points while allowing people to save time. Today, as a UX designer, my goal is to create full experiences that not only minimize tasks but create opportunities for communication and connection. Decision making based on research, extensive brainstorming and quick prototyping creates the space for me to explore and ideate. Discovery through refinement of user-inspired systems, I’m driven to find the next steps forward.