Design Philosophy in Practice

How my learning design thinking comes to life across different domains

"I design with the belief that technology should restore agency to learners, not overwhelm them. Every project I create asks the same questions that guided my wine work: How can we help people slow down, reflect, and connect with what truly matters?"

Creating Safe Spaces for Learning

Projects that build community, foster curiosity, and create environments where people feel safe to explore and grow.

Designing for Human Growth

Tools and platforms that support people in their personal and professional development journeys.

Mentoring Dashboard Screenshot

MentorHub

A purpose-built app designed to support mentors working with students. It streamlines scheduling and communication while keeping each student's needs at the center - technology that serves human connection.

Human-Centered Design Supporting Growth Relationship Building
In Progress

Technology That Restores Agency

Digital experiences that help people feel more in control, aware, and capable of making meaningful choices.

Baseline Reset App Screenshot

PMBaseline

A wellness check-in app that helps users restore and maintain their physical and mental baseline. Through simple daily prompts and progress reflections, users build awareness of their internal state.

Awareness Building Simple Interfaces Personal Agency
In Progress

How These Projects Connect

Each of these projects represents a different aspect of my learning design philosophy. Whether it's creating spaces for community learning, building tools that support human growth, or designing technology that restores agency, they all ask the same fundamental question: How can we help people connect with what truly matters?

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Let's Connect

If something I shared resonated with you, I'd love to hear from you.

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