Crafting with Passion
Designing with Purpose
5+
Years of Experience
30+
Projects Delivered
10+
Teams worked for
12+
Happy Clients
Design isn't just my profession; it's my passion and purpose. If I could, I'd design purely for the joy it brings me, but we all have bills to pay.
My passion for football and aesthetics catapulted me into the world of design. I began as a graphic designer, experimenting with Photoshop to create football-related graphics. This hobby soon transformed into my profession.


THOMAS JEFFERSON
UNIVERSITY
M.S. User Experience & Interactive Design
[ 2023-2025 ]
Integrated e-commerce into 3M’s Post-its by designing a seamless online purchasing experience, conducting user research, creating interactive prototypes, and optimizing the checkout flow to enhance usability and conversion potential.
Designed PawPal, a pet adoption and care platform, by conducting user research with 15 participants, improving onboarding completion rates by 30%, and refining interactions through usability testing with 10+ iterations.
Designed QuizMe, a gamified mobile quiz platform, by implementing social engagement features, personalized quiz topics, and a competitive multiplayer mode. Conducted user testing with 4 participants, achieving a 100% quiz completion rate and a 100% ad engagement rate for additional quizzes.
Redesigned Catadelphia’s website Information Architecture after usability tests with 5 users; 100% struggled with TNR terms, 80% missed volunteer info, and all dislocated Free Fix details. Improved navigation, CTAs, and content structure for better find- ability.
Gamified KinKeeper with leaderboards, tokens, and synergy points, enhancing engagement and retention through iterative testing and user feedback.
Conducted research on cricket’s cultural and infrastructural challenges for South Asian immigrants in the U.S., interviewing 13 participants and analyzing player discovery, venue access, and casual game opportunities. Proposed solutions targeting a 50% success rate in connecting players and a 40% increase in casual games within 12 months.
NICKELFOX
TECHNOLOGIES
Product Designer
[ 2021-2022 ]
Enhanced investor workflows for 1600+ properties through UI design for real estate software. Boosted Disney resale market site visits to 1382 monthly with effective onboarding design. Developed internal hiring platform with 95% positive feedback from 200 employees. Achieved 1000+ downloads and improved retention by redesigning a mobile app.
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2024
Interactive Website Experience Crafted as a Tribute to the World of Shonen Anime
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2024
Interactive Website Experience Crafted as a Tribute to the World of Shonen Anime
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Crafting with Passion
Designing with Purpose
5+
Years of Experience
30+
Projects Delivered
10+
Teams worked for
12+
Happy Clients


Design isn't just my profession; it's my passion and purpose. If I could, I'd design purely for the joy it brings me, but we all have bills to pay.
My passion for football and aesthetics catapulted me into the world of design. I began as a graphic designer, experimenting with Photoshop to create football-related graphics. This hobby soon transformed into my profession.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
UNIVERSITY
M.S. User Experience & Interactive Design
[ 2023-2025 ]
Integrated e-commerce into 3M’s Post-its by designing a seamless online purchasing experience, conducting user research, creating interactive prototypes, and optimizing the checkout flow to enhance usability and conversion potential.
Designed PawPal, a pet adoption and care platform, by conducting user research with 15 participants, improving onboarding completion rates by 30%, and refining interactions through usability testing with 10+ iterations.
Designed QuizMe, a gamified mobile quiz platform, by implementing social engagement features, personalized quiz topics, and a competitive multiplayer mode. Conducted user testing with 4 participants, achieving a 100% quiz completion rate and a 100% ad engagement rate for additional quizzes.
Redesigned Catadelphia’s website Information Architecture after usability tests with 5 users; 100% struggled with TNR terms, 80% missed volunteer info, and all dislocated Free Fix details. Improved navigation, CTAs, and content structure for better find- ability.
Gamified KinKeeper with leaderboards, tokens, and synergy points, enhancing engagement and retention through iterative testing and user feedback.
Conducted research on cricket’s cultural and infrastructural challenges for South Asian immigrants in the U.S., interviewing 13 participants and analyzing player discovery, venue access, and casual game opportunities. Proposed solutions targeting a 50% success rate in connecting players and a 40% increase in casual games within 12 months.
NICKELFOX
TECHNOLOGIES
Product Designer
[ 2023-2025 ]
Enhanced investor workflows for 1600+ properties through UI design for real estate software. Boosted Disney resale market site visits to 1382 monthly with effective onboarding design. Developed internal hiring platform with 95% positive feedback from 200 employees. Achieved 1000+ downloads and improved retention by redesigning a mobile app.
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CHAPTER 156
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SHIBUYA ARC
CHAPTER 156
1928-1989


SHIBUYA ARC
呪
術
廻
戦


漫画


BRINGING ART
TO LIFE ON SCREEN
Anime is more than just stunning visuals and captivating stories. It's a meticulous art form that represents the culmination of creativity, precision, and teamwork.
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DRAGON BALL
WEBSITE CONCEPT
2024
Interactive Website Experience Crafted as a Tribute to the World of Shonen Anime
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MOBILE APP CONCEPT
2024
Modern, Visually-Engaging Mobile App for Soccer Updates with Interactive Features
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CASE STUDY
2024
Understanding the Negative Stigma Surrounding NFTs and What it Represents
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