During the mid-2000s, my dad’s computer opened up a world that had a profound impact on me. A weird and wonderful time, Adobe Flash animations danced across the browser, each pixel alive. My family, mistaking my interest for the inner workings of the internet, encouraged me to pursue computer science.

I followed that cue, but realizing it wasn’t a good match, I shifted towards app design. Eventually, I realized my genuine passion was in the form, the unique visuals that made each website an experience. That chapter of my life creating software ended when I finally accepted it was time to pivot.

Now, as a graphic designer, I reunite again with that childlike awe, much like those early web landscapes that first caught my eye.