01 / Academic Foundation

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) — M.A. in Exhibition & Experiential Design: spatial narrative, visitor psychology, sensory environments, and large-scale public architecture. Columbia College Chicago — B.F.A. in Graphic Design: visual systems, typography, brand identity, and environmental graphic design.

02 / The Origin of "Cartoon"

People always ask about my nickname! It was given to me by my mom—a businesswoman and former actress who loved watching cartoons. She passed down her creative flair, expressive energy, and entrepreneurial drive to me.

03 / Global DNA

I grew up moving between Thailand, Japan, China, Australia, the UK, and the US, and I've explored 39 nations so far. Navigating so many cultures gave me a deep, natural empathy for people. It taught me how space, atmosphere, and body language connect us all universally.

04 / Mind & Movement

Weightlifting, dancing, and yoga are my absolute lifelines. Spatial design takes serious mental focus, and moving my body is how I clear my head, channel my energy, build physical resilience, and reset after high-stakes deadlines.

05 / Kitchen Operations

I love cooking for people because it's my ultimate decompressor—and honestly, high-level cooking is pure project management! Staging ingredients, timing steps, and thinking three moves ahead keeps me organized, creative, and grounded.

06 / Growth Mindset & Tech DNA

I inherited my engineering brain from my dad, a Boeing engineer. When I'm not sketching floorplans or designing 3D environments, I'm feeding my technical curiosity—whether that's finishing Harvard's CS50, building macaron.ai, using AI to streamline my rendering workflow, or listening to podcasts on finance and human psychology (The Diary of a CEO is my ultimate go-to).

07 / Cultural Horizons

I travel constantly to gather sensory inspiration—exploring local food scenes, diving deep into regional history, and studying how raw architecture, textiles, and street lighting change across cultures. My absolute favorite places to draw inspiration from are Japan, China, Turkey, and Italy. I make it a point to immerse myself in at least three new destinations every year to keep my spatial worldview fresh, curious, and constantly expanding.