My friend Lexus got married in front of family and friends at the beautiful Fairview Crystal Springs in Burlingame. And I got to be there to witness and capture the action.

20 Years American

Exactly 20 years ago, on this very day, I landed at LAX. My dad packed my luggage into a rickety Toyota Previa, drove us home to our one-bedroom apartment in East LA, and I started my new life in America.

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Albuquerque, 2021

From ancient natural wonders to Pueblo Indian and Southwestern culture, to adobe architecture and chile galore, New Mexico is one of the most unique places I’ve ever visited in America. Our first stop: Albuquerque.

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Chicago, 2021

I was ready to experience this city for the first time in all of its high-rise, deep dish glory.

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New England, 2021

I picked a city, Simon picked a city, and together we planned a week-long trip to get back out in the world again. First stop: Beantown.

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Good Enough

Not doing it all doesn’t mean I failed. Instead it just means I am really good at a few things.

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Spring Break 2021

Going out, seeing the world, and healing my soul.

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How Hackathons Taught Me Product Design

I owe my career to hackathons. For a new designer, they’re the perfect opportunity to learn, work with a team of people from different backgrounds, and use your design prowess to lead and present.

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Get Vaccinated Stickers (Now on Instagram!)

Inspired by the all the stickers folks created for the 2020 election, I wanted to design stickers that encourage others to get vaccinated, and give myself some hope along the way.

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Studio Sophy Style Guide 2021

As art director of Studio Sophy, I want to ensure I’m always putting out content I’m proud of. I needed a set of well-documented guidelines.

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2020: Year in Review

It’s easy to convince myself that an entire year of my life has been wasted. But in retrospect, lots of stuff happened. Because even though you’re at home, life goes on.

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How Side Hustles Make Me a Better Designer

They enrich my perspectives, expose me to diversity and new opinions, and allow me to look at life and the human experience in new fascinating ways.

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