Hello! I'm Carmen.
About Me
Visual storytelling was my first love. I went to Savannah College of Art and Design, graduating summa cum laude with a BFA in Illustration in 2018.
Over the next five years, I worked across multiple industries doing creative and graphic design — but something felt missing. I loved the craft, and knew that art and visuals could be so powerful. But then, why was my art only serving the purpose of convincing consumers to buy things?
A colleague at a previous workplace introduced me to UX design, and I've not looked back since. I completed a career-switch bootcamp with General Assembly and landed my current role. Now, I spend my days designing and optimising fintech products for the rental scene across Singapore, UAE, and Hong Kong.
In my free time, you can find me playing video games (my favourite visual storytelling medium!), doing aerial yoga, or spending time with my cats, friends, and family.
My Strengths
Empathy
Understanding where the user is coming from is a product designer's bread and butter, but I also try to extend empathy to my team mates, too. I find that it makes for better collaboration and better products.
Systems Thinking
I'm naturally curious about how different parts connect and affect one another, and how changing one part changes the whole. It's what lets me move between user thinking and business thinking without losing either one.
Pattern Recognition
I notice when something doesn't add up, and question why that is. It also helps me structure found insights, when data comes to the team messy and unorganised.
My Team
Pixel (Pixie) ♀
CEO
Runs a tight ship and makes sure I'm bringing home the bread. Always calm and adaptable in the face of change, she reminds me that every problem can be solved with some patience and resilience.
Asher ♂
Emotional Support Specialist
Ensures that no matter how busy life gets, I remember to set time aside for the important things: treats, pets, and the occasional nap.