Side Projects
Building in Public
DesignSpec
A searchable encyclopedia of UX principles for UI components — built because designers deserve to understand what they build, not just copy it.
Wallpaper
An AI meeting intelligence tool built for myself — live transcription, Kanban task management, and one-click note enhancement via Claude API. Used every day.
Selected Work
Case Studies
Sidebar Redesign
Replaced a floating action bar with a collapsible sidebar — rethinking how navigation coexists with content as a product scales.
Content Hub
Redesigned a gallery module to drive user engagement — larger imagery, cleaner upload flows, and a system-aligned experience.
Design System
Built and led adoption of a scalable design system — from token architecture to cross-team implementation across multiple products.
Activity Tracker
A patient goal tracking system built for simplicity — giving clinicians and patients a clear, shared view of health progress.
Goals & Action Plan
An accordion-based goal-setting system letting clinicians define patient goals and actionable steps — built for mobile-first workflows.
NDV Performance
A bold dark-palette website redesign for a performance training brand — dynamic, fast, built to reflect their identity.
About
Born between cultures,
designing for humans.
Grew up between California and the Philippines — caught between two worlds, which taught me more about empathy and communication than any design school could. That experience shaped how I listen, how I build, and what I believe design is actually for.
I'm a product designer with a systems mindset and a stubborn belief that every decision in a product should have a reason behind it. I'm also a parent to two daughters who remind me daily that the best products are the ones that feel effortless.
Full story →Experience
Ontario, CA