Beyond the Canvas: My Story

A journey across pixels, platforms, and possibilities.

My journey through design started with a fascination for how things work and look, and over time it has grown into a 15+ year practice of creating thoughtful, intuitive digital products. I’ve worked across startups, agencies, and product teams, helping turn ideas into experiences that balance clarity, creativity, and impact.

At Aktiv Learning, I was the sole designer, shaping everything from UX strategy to a scalable design system and brand identity. I led the work end to end, collaborating closely with product and engineering while also contributing to front-end implementation when needed. That foundation later supported Aktiv’s acquisition by Top Hat.

More recently, my work has focused on integrating AI in ways that feel practical, responsible, and human. I helped design Chemical Intelligence, an AI-powered grading engine that delivers instant, personalized feedback to students, and Ace, an AI assistant created to support learners with real-time guidance. In both cases, AI was not an add-on, but part of the design process from the start.

I don’t separate thinking from execution. I carry ideas from early strategy through launch, shaping structure, interaction, voice, and visual identity along the way. I work closely with product, engineering, and business teams to keep decisions grounded and momentum moving forward.

Across education, real estate, healthcare, and creative tools, my focus stays the same. I design to make complicated systems feel understandable, useful, and human.

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works

A Path Built Through Design

From early sketches to shaping products used by millions, my career has been a series of bold steps fueled by a love for impactful design.

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Top Hat Monocle

Sr. Product Designer

Dec. 2020 - Present

I designed innovative experiences for Aktiv team, including the patented AktivGrid System, patented Aktiv Mathematics platform, and Aktiv Readiness.

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Aktiv Learning

Lead Designer

Dec. 2020 - Dec. 2022

I played a key role in designing Aktiv Grid and building the Aktiv Design Language, ensuring seamless user experiences and consistency across all products.

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BeeBack

Chief Design Officer & Co-Founder

Jan. 2017 - Jan. 2022

I lead all design efforts, integrating AR-powered experiences to transform customer loyalty and rewards into an engaging and interactive journey.
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Gravit Designer

Chief Product Officer

Jun. 2015 - Jul. 2016

I helped build and scale their collaborative design platform into a powerful vector design tool, which was later acquired by Corel as a competitor to Figma.

Pixels With Purpose

A curated selection of work where strategy meets creativity — projects crafted not just to look beautiful, but to solve real problems and inspire real people.

Thoughtwaves & Scribbles

Notes, ideas, experiments, and reflections — a glimpse into my evolving thoughts on design, creativity, and the world that inspires it all.

A user interface is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it’s not that good.

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