When I was 10, I wanted to be an artist. My parents weren't quite on board with the idea, so I waited 20 years to officially pursue that dream. Today, that artistic drive is the foundation of everything I build.
The most important tools on my desk are my 16" MacBook Pro, a 5x7 blank Muji notebook, and a 0.5mm black gel pen. I believe in using the right tools for the right job, whether I'm architecting a design system or sketching a quick concept.
I live and work in Manhattan, where I’m a year-round cyclist—rain, shine, or snow. I’ve lived in the same apartment for 21 years and have been known to go 6 or 7 months without leaving the island. I ride a Marin hybrid almost everywhere; it has 21 gears, though I only ever use 3.
In the kitchen, I prefer to be the one cooking. After a day spent fighting with pixels, there is something incredibly refreshing about working with physical ingredients. I’ve mastered the art of the 40-minute meal—efficient, creative, and always rewarding.