Designing access of verified immigration legal services for undocumented individuals who have good reason not to trust institutions. Community partnerships with a trust framework built from ethnographic research.
Tax-filing software for international students (F-1, J-1 & M-1) AtlasTax provides the guidance they need to file accurately in a system they have no knowledge about. Won 2nd place at the SFSU LCFoB product pitch.
A modular indoor hydroponic system that makes rare ingredients more accessible. By connecting physical growing equipment with a guided digital experience users can expand their culinary horizons while growing specialty ingredients from home.
I'm currently leading and contributing to design initiatives through my internship. Details and outcomes will be shared in a full case study once the project is ready for publication.
CardoHex
Carboard internal structure inspired lounge chair. Fully manufactured.
Root Olfactory Memory Diffuser
IoT device using personalised scent profiles to reduce anxiety and support memory retention in early-stage Alzheimer’s patients.
Data Center Photocatalytic Wall
Modular panel system designed to mitigate NOx exposure from data center cooling infrastructure.
Evergreen Connection
Engagement ring design exploring form, material, and emotional resonance.
HyDrip Water Filter
Compact dorm-room water filtration system designed around the spatial and behavioural constraints of student housing.
Inspire Oakland Billboard
Grand prize winner featured on a billboard, LED display and OAK international airport screens by BRIDGEGOOD.
Visual Media Magazine Cover
Editorial cover design exploring type-image relationships and visual hierarchy.
Seed of a Dream Children's Book
Children's book illustration,“Seed of a Dream: The Magic Inside Me”.
The Gangster's Scholar Book Cover
Book cover designed for Dr. Shanice Robinson's memoir, “The Gangster's Scholar: Love Behind Bars.”.
Drawn to what gets overlooked.
I'm a product designer currently pursuing a Master's in Emerging Technologies in UX Design at New York University, with a background in industrial design. My foundation in industrial design taught me to think beyond interfaces and consider the broader experience surrounding a product.
Growing up in Kenya taught me that access isn't something people can take for granted. I saw how technology could make life easier for some people while creating entirely new challenges for others. That perspective continues to shape the way I approach design today.
I'm fascinated by the gap between how products are intended to work and how people actually experience them.
Outside of work, I'm probably looking for my next meal before I've finished the current one, planning a trip I haven't booked yet or designing my dream apartment. And always on the hunt for unique desserts.