I help companies find the magic of when technology and design meet. I'm a UX/Product Designer focusing on emerging technologies. I enjoy aligning user and business needs to create products that are viable, desirable, and feasible along the cutting edge of tech.
2024 — Now
Burlingame, CA
Leading AI interaction model updates on Wearables, resulting in statistically significant gains in user engagement.
Leading AI product escalations, transforming highly ambiguous areas into clear shippable end-to-end user experiences under tight timelines across engineering, product, and design teams.
Innovating, championing, developing, and educating new Wearables AI designer workflows, empowering designers to design for AI native projects that cannot be best crafted through traditional workflows.
AI improvement through all stages including but not limited to: Instructional Fine-Tuning, Reinforcement Learning, Prompting, Evaluations
Designing/ed for products including but not limited to: live AI, Calendar/productivity, Voice Shortcuts, general Meta AI, entertainment
Designing/ed AI systems including but not limited to: Ambient AI, Proactive AI, Conversational AI, Agentic AI, Recommendation Systems
Surfaces including but not limited to: Meta Ray-Ban Display, Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, Oakley Meta HTSN, Oakley Meta Vanguard, Meta AI app.
R&D Interactive Entertainment/Games
2024 — 2024
Developed B2C and B2B solutions to increase business efficiency for gyms. I had the pleasure to help the business understand AI (Training GPTs) and how it could be used to streamline their operations and user experience.
2020 — 2023
Los Angeles, California, United States
Passionate about delivering innovative experiences, I quickly clear up ambiguity through research, interaction design, prototyping, visual design, and establishing systems that streamline development.
Highlights
Pioneering UX Designer of the first AR VPS (Visual Positioning System) experience showcased at AWE 2021 (Augmented World Expo).
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create user-friendly wireframes and prototypes enhancing AR R&D for Niantic’s AR Platform, empowering creators to join in on the magic of real world spatial computing.
Executed effective AR usability solutions based on user feedback, preventing confusion/progression blockers.
Led development of two design systems (Punchdrunk and MARVEL: World of Heroes), reducing UI development time by approximately 50%.
Collaborated with Data Science and PMs to execute a plan that increased the retention of AR app by 8%.
Streamlined the design process by creating red lines and comprehensive documentation, resulting in a 87.5% reduction in implementation time for engineers.
Collaborated with brand partners Punchdrunk to create never-before-seen systems for AR storytelling, effectively bridging the gap between fantasy, digital, and physical worlds.
Other
Demonstrated a proactive approach to enhancing user engagement and retention by identifying opportunities, creating quick concepts, and generating Jira tickets to support Product Managers.
Provided assistance to Engineering by implementing various UI elements within the Unity game engine, enhancing the overall user interface and experience of the games.
Led XFN peers to establish timelines, create sprints, and assist PMs in creating Jira tickets.
Actively shared and embraced the latest advancements in AI, AR, UX tools, and games, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing.
Shared knowledge across product teams to optimize time spent on essential yet low-impact items.
2017 — 2020
United States
Empowering Archers | Founding Member of Fivics USA | Championing Collegiate and Grassroot Support
As a dedicated founder and current volunteer, I've collaborated with Fivics Korea to successfully expand their renowned archery brand from Korea to the United States. Our vision of empowering talented individuals in need of equipment has gained industry-wide recognition, leading to increased support for collegiate and grassroots initiatives.
Accomplishments:
Established the brand vision and mission for Fivics USA in 2017.
Conducted thorough club and athlete interviews, ensuring alignment with our goals.
Delivered compelling presentations on Fivics USA's vision, mission, and product line.
Collaborated with partners to design captivating media for archers of all levels.
Scouted and sponsored talented archers, promoting diversity and supporting those with limited resources.
Managed booths at conventions and tournaments, assisting archers in finding suitable equipment.
Collaborated with Fivics Korea to advance the archery sport through technology.
Provided valuable customer feedback to Fivics Korea, contributing to product improvements.
Collaborated with fellow founding members to establish sponsorship tiers and fair pricing structures for MSRP, dealers, and sponsors, ensuring long-term sustainability.
Designed various marketing collateral to enhance brand visibility.
Competed as a Fivics Silver Tier Sponsored Athlete, showcasing dedication and expertise.
I am passionate about driving the growth and accessibility of archery, and I look forward to bringing this enthusiasm and expertise to new opportunities.
Education
UCLA