I find joy in creating beautiful, user-focused, and impactful experiences.

Hey there! My name is Eric, a UX designer with a winding but exciting journey that brought me to this amazing field. How did I get started? I kicked things off with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and a minor in Informatics from the University of California, Irvine. Even though, I enjoyed learning about the human body, my heart kept pulling me towards creativity.

After graduation, I realized how much I enjoyed creating things. From selling my art in elementary school to making YouTube backgrounds and editing gaming montages, creativity has always been my jam. College gave me more opportunities to explore this passion. Joining Kababayan, a Pilipinx-American cultural group, I got to design social media graphics and lead the design for UCI's biggest cultural show, the Pilipinx-American Culture Night.

A major turning point was UCI's 2019 Opioid Hackathon. I discovered Figma, a tool that lets you design apps without coding. It blew my mind and ignited my passion for UX design. With all the skills and experiences I gathered in college, I dove into UX design, fueled by determination and a lot of caffeine. Landing my first UX design role was just the beginning of this fantastic journey.

When I'm not designing, you'll find me playing video games, discovering new places to eat, enjoying coffee, and staying active with walking, boxing, and gym workouts. Take a look around my portfolio, and if you'd like to chat or work together, I'd love to hear from you!