when you get to know me,
You may find that:
Professionally, I am a UX designer and educator who is constantly seeking ways to better myself and my skills in a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Personally, I am bilingual and bi-cultural, which led to me having an ingrained curiosity about learning about people with different perspectives. When possible, I seek experiences and meet people who might expose me to new way of thinking and being. Knowing two cultures also taught me that people can be multi-faceted, and to hold space for all versions of myself. As an educator, working in different parts of Los Angeles gave me in the irreplaceable experience of meeting and working with all kinds of people.
Thus, compassion, informed practices, authenticity are my core values.
In my free time, I love hiking, practicing muy thai, creating art, and finding the joy in everyday things.
My adventures and Hobbies
Over many years I have honed various hobbies and skills. Trying things is just a part of who I am!
The Twelve Apostles in Melbourne, 2023. This is still one of the most life-changing trips I have taken.
Peaking Mount Cucamonga. Worth it!
Performing a taiko piece called "Rei", by composer and teacher Isaku Kageyama.
Art and travel changes and enriches thought. A contemporary and immersive piece at the NGV in Melbourne, Australia.
This year I taught students how to think critically and bring their perspectives to contemporary art pieces in partnership with the MOCA in Los Angeles. An example of Ikigai.
"Sandra Oh" (Colored pencil)
Seattle! Amazing nature.
My favorite animal! This is my friend's cat who was my muse for the cat art.
Most recently, I've begun to take muy thai class! It's hard to take pictures with gloves on but here's a rare photo of me in class with my mates.
Before Design was Art
I took two-dimensional art pretty seriously in high school and ended up studying it for my undergraduate studies in college! Now it’s more of a hobby but I still love drawing things I love, whether it’s people, musical groups, cats, and daily life.
"Sandra Oh" - color pencil
"pop not pop group" - copic and micron pens
My muse for the cat art :)
"mimi's ideal day" - copic and micron pens
"September" - micron pen
"Kanon" - pencil
"first sketch" - pencil
"Mizyu" - pencil
"Rin" - pencil
"Suzuka" - pencil