about me

about me

about me

52% maker, 45% breaker, 3% secret sauce

A mad hatter of innovation, my work lies at the crossroads of design, engineering, and humanity and embraces the powers of play and curiosity to foster innovative connections

A mad hatter of innovation, my work lies at the crossroads of design, engineering, and humanity and embraces the powers of play and curiosity to foster innovative connections

A mad hatter of innovation, my work lies at the crossroads of design, engineering, and humanity and embraces the powers of play and curiosity to foster innovative connections

yes, this is my real handwriting

yes, this is my real handwriting

yes, this is my real handwriting

my specialties

I'm a hybrid designer who enjoys working across design disciplines and at all points along the product development lifecycle, from problem finding and framing, through prototyping and ideation, to implementation. My backgrounds in mathematics and engineering allow me to apply intense rigor to my work while my experience in researching and design allows me to view that work through a humanitarian lens. Having spent 7 years working in 3 different maker spaces teaching people how to use fabrication tools to innovate, I have also developed a love of education and a knack for fabrication. 

Human-Centered Design

I apply HCD principles to innovate solutions across physical product design, service design, and experience design.

Strategic Innovation

I lean on a brand's identity to curate strategically differentiated initiatives for new products and expanded service offerings

User Research and Testing

I rely on combined qualitative and quantitative data to form insights, identify trends and inform project requirements.

Storytelling and Knowledge Sharing

I leverage my skills in visual and verbal communication to clearly communicate complex topics to a wide variety of audiences

what others say

“An absolute riot”

“An absolute riot”

“I know a pocket computer when I see one…tiny and brilliant.”

“I know a pocket computer when I see one…tiny and brilliant.”

“If you ever need help brainstorming just go to Ana"

“If you ever need help brainstorming just go to Ana"

“Ana's built different with words'

“Ana's built different with words'

“Ana's gotta be top ten in history most prepared"

“Ana's gotta be top ten in history most prepared"

Be Kind to People

Chase What is Impossible

Catch What Makes You Laugh

Be Kind to People

Chase What is Impossible

Catch What Makes You Laugh

Be Kind to People

Chase What is Impossible

Catch What Makes You Laugh