about
Hello! I'm Melanie!
I'm a Product and Visual Designer with passions in UX Design, Branding, Product Marketing, and Human-Centered Design.
Designs shouldn't stop at the screen! My academic experience has allowed me to foster a holistic, multi-medium approach that spans user research, UX/UI design, branding, marketing, social media, and packaging design.
My passion is crafting a client's story that they can't quite put into words yet. I love the process of listening, clarifying their needs, and showing them what's possible.
Whether I'm designing an app interface, building a brand's presence from scratch, or designing to improve a product's vibrancy, I'm motivated to approach each project as an opportunity to center the user in meaningful ways.

I’m currently the President of the Nikkei Student Union at Cal Poly!
I'm also the Media Coordinator for Cal Poly SLO Taiko (Traditional Japanese Drumming Performance Arts).
