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About Me

Before becoming a designer, I served in the U.S. Army, specializing in preventive medicine. There, I learned the value of systems, structure, and designing for impact—lessons that now shape how I approach user experience.

I design thoughtful and functional experiences that help people navigate real-world complexity with ease.

Design Philosophy

I create intentional experiences that prioritizing clarity, inclusion, and security in every design decision.

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Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Aligns user needs with business goals to deliver purposeful, outcome-driven experiences.

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Systems Thinking

Systems Thinking

Systems Thinking

Systems Thinking

Builds scalable experiences by considering the broader ecosystem across products and platforms.

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Balancing Needs

Balancing Needs

Balancing Needs

Balancing Needs

Delivers feasible solutions that balance user insight, technical constraints, and business priorities.

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Effective Communication

Effective Communication

Effective Communication

Effective Communication

Communicates design intent with clarity to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Beyond the Screen

You’ll often find me hunting down the best local eats, perfecting my home café setup, or traveling to spark creativity and gather fresh perspectives. Always down to share (or swap!) coffee and food recs—especially if you’re in Seattle.

christina eating tacos
christina eating tacos
christina eating tacos
christina sipping coffee
christina sipping coffee
christina sipping coffee
urban sketch of swimming poo;
urban sketch of swimming poo;
urban sketch of swimming poo;

During my time in the Army 🪖

My experience in the Army challenged me in profound ways—physically, mentally, and emotionally. It shaped my values, deepened my perspective, and instilled a level of resilience and discipline that continues to guide how I approach both life and work. Can you spot where I am?

army group photo
army group photo
army group photo

My blog posts

I use writing as a way to reflect on my journey — from military to UX, and everything I’m learning along the way. These posts are a mix of case studies, design thoughts, and career transitions.