I could give you the basic stats — I’m a junior at Vanderbilt University. I major in computer science and piano. I’m from Shanghai and California. I’ve been drawing ever since I could pick up a pencil. But to truly tell you about myself is to bring together my hodgepodge, one-sentence facts, and show you the “why” behind what I do and what I love.

Simply put, I love beautiful designs. Intricate La Sagrada Familia stained glass? Beehive hexagons? The landing page of spacex.com? I’m constantly in awe. My two childhood passions, art and music, facilitated a way in which I could channel all my admiration into creation. Whether its putting my apple pencil to iPad or improvising on jazz standards, I strive to pour my whole self into what I create, because I’m fueled by an environment that never stops inspiring me.

Studying computer science in college has made me realize the art of beautiful, smart design in a new light. A well crafted algorithm decreases runtime. A clean IDE interface improves programmer productivity (and morale!).

Programming is hard. Technology can get confusing. Through it all, a smooth link between product and people becomes crucial. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with like-minded peers on tech startups and school organizations to problem-solve and illustrate our way to streamlined success. This delicious blend of my multi-disciplinary life brings me much joy. Whether through code or design, my goal remains constant: to create efficient, impactful solutions. Let’s build something extraordinary!