about me and my journey

Since young, I’ve always been a very curious child. I was always fascinated on how things are made, how things work. I used to love watching my grandfather make furniture by hand and my grandma knit sweaters for the whole family.

I enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together.

I studied visual arts at York University and grew fascination by not just aesthetics but also the creation process.

On my working holiday visa at London, I discovered the world of product design. Philippe Starck, Charles Eames, Naoto Fukasawa, Bauhaus designs all inspired me for the next step.

My journey had led me to Hong Kong, where I studied to become a product designer.

As I understand how things are made, I was more intrigued by the experience and behaviour on the interaction between the user and product.

My graduating project was not limited to a standalone product, but also a system and implementation plan for the governement of Hong Kong addressing the outcome of banning indoor smoking abruptly in 2007.

I became a furniture designer: outdoor, upholstery to office contract furniture.

But i wanted to do more with design, not only to make beautiful objects or to lower manufacturing costs. These are important, but not world-changing.

Yearnings for solving real life problems, I wanted to offer solutions that can make the world a better place.

I learned about human centred design, evidence-based design and service design toolkit in my masters education and focused on health seeking journeys.

Projects in healthcare put the knowledge to practical use and look at complex problems in the world.

And here i am now, ready for the next step….

I want to work with like-minded individuals who have shared values and believe in possibilities of the future and are inspired in making an impact for a better world.

my projects
I have worked for, with or at...
Work
Founder/Independent Crafting Business

Sudden C Design • March 2015 - May 2018

  • Founder and operator of an independent crafting business specializing in commissioned works.

  • Proficient in crafting handmade silver jewelry, leather goods, and custom furniture.

  • Enthusiastic about exploring diverse materials and pushing creative boundaries.

  • Collaborate closely with clients to bring their visions to life through personalized creations

Product Designer and Developer

Tayco • January 2015 - February 2016

  • Led the design and development of furniture systems, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire product lifecycle.

  • Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to translate user needs and market trends into innovative product concepts.

  • Conducted user research and usability testing to validate design solutions and drive continuous improvement.

  • Presented design concepts and product prototypes to executive leadership and key stakeholders, garnering buy-in and support for design initiatives.

Product Engineering Specialist

Tayco • September 2014 - December 2014

Space Planner

Tayco • April 2013 - September 2014

Co-Design Health Workshop Facilitator

St. Michael's Hospital • January 2018 - March 2018

  • Facilitated co-design sessions for healthcare stakeholders, fostering creativity and collaboration to address complex challenges.

  • Led cross-functional teams through design thinking workshops, guiding them to uncover insights and ideate innovative solutions.

Furniture Designer

Credible Upholstery • January 2010 - December 2012

Design Researcher

Hong Kong Polytechnic University • January 2009 - January 2010

Product Designer

Indigo Living (Hong Kong) • April 2008 - December 2008

Assistant Designer

Belt Collins International (Hong Kong) • April 2007 - March 2008

Education

OCAD University

MDes degree • Design in Health / 2018 - 2020, 2022-2023

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HDip • Product Innovation and Technologies / 2005 - 2007

Central Saint Martins

Product Design, Spatial Design / 2004

Volunteer

Silver Award • Salon International des Inventions Geneva, 2009

New Designer • Nottingham Trent, 2007

Best of Show • Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2007

York University

BFA degree • Visual Arts / 1999 - 2003

Design Researcher (Student Placement)
University Health Network • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Facilitated end-to-end qualitative research studies across the patient/visitor/staff journey, guiding a team to gather and analyze data from diverse sources

  • Utilized insights from research to inform strategic design decisions and develop user-centric solutions.

  • Led stakeholder collaboration efforts to ensure alignment between design initiatives and organizational goals.

  • Delivered compelling presentations and reports to communicate design concepts, findings, and recommendations to key stakeholders.

curriculum vitae

Awards

Co-design Health Workshop Facilitator at St. Michael’s Hospital

Languages

Fluent in English and Cantonese

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I believe as designers, we can create not only stunning products but also a better quality of life and well-being to the community. As a person, I believe in concepts like pay-it-forward and acts of good deeds. I believe in human kindness and compassion and know there are always times where help is needed and can offer help.

Multipotentialite | Creative problem solver

Design thinker | Strategic thinker | Storyteller

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