A little more about me…
I'm Emma, a designer who took the scenic route here. I graduated from Boston University as a CS major, fell out of love with coding, but stayed completely hooked on the creative problem-solving part. I didn't want to spend my days debugging loops; I wanted to build things that actually made sense to people.
So I taught myself UX design, and now I get to do something kind of perfect: I design experiences that feel genuinely human, then use AI to help bring them to life without getting lost in the weeds of implementation. My background allows me to talk to developers, think through technical constraints, and still keep my focus where it matters most: on the people using what we build. I'm all about creating products that don't just work, but that make someone's Tuesday a little easier, a little better, maybe even a little delightful.
My values
🔮 Question everything twice
Good design starts with asking why, but great design comes from asking why again. I don't just accept the brief or the first solution that works. I dig deeper into what people actually need versus what they say they need, and I'm not afraid to challenge assumptions (including my own) until we get to something that truly makes sense.
🤖 Build with intention, not ego
Good design starts with asking why, but great design comes from asking why again. I don't just accept the brief or the first solution that works. I dig deeper into what people actually need versus what they say they need, and I'm not afraid to challenge assumptions (including my own) until we get to something that truly makes sense.
🌍 Design like you're solving for your future self
Every product I work on, I imagine using it on my worst day when I'm tired, distracted, and just need something to work without thinking about it. That perspective keeps me honest and reminds me that accessibility and ease aren't optional features but core to what makes something actually good.
FAQs
My worlds away from design
Corgi Mom
When I'm not designing, I'm with my corgi, who's basically my child and whose main passion in life is food. I love taking her on long walks and convincing her to pose for impromptu photoshoots (she's a natural). She keeps me grounded, forces me to take breaks, and has strong opinions about my snack choices (spoiler: she wants all of them).
Traveling the world
I'm always looking for my next trip, whether it's exploring a new city or getting lost somewhere unfamiliar. Traveling feeds my creativity in ways nothing else does. I love soaking up different cultures, noticing how people interact with spaces and design, and bringing those observations back into my work. There's something about being somewhere new that just resets everything and reminds me why I love creating things in the first place.
Spending time with friends
I'm a big believer that the people around you shape who you become, so I try to surround myself with friends who challenge me and make me think differently. Whether we're grabbing food, having deep conversations about random ideas, or just existing in the same space while we work on our own projects, those moments matter. Good people make everything better, and I'm grateful to have a circle that keeps me inspired and grounded at the same time.Retry
