After my Game Desing studies had ended, I felt lost, as if I didn't belong anywhere in the gaming field. It was a time of confusion — I doubted myself, my creativity, and my place in this huge industry. But rather than throw in the towel, I continued to build up my portfolio. I remembered what got me excited about this field in the first place: designing characters.

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And there, once again, was the spark.

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I was raised on anime and video games. They were escape hatches from reality — somewhere I could dream and feel seen and imagine an alternative to myself. I could be brave through those characters. I could be powerful. I could actually be the one saving the world.

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And even now, I’m not over that sense of wonder. I still get sucked into fantastical worlds, still get excited by meaningful character arcs and still get inspired by beautifully designed heroes and villains alike.
And now I want to be on the other side of that magic. I want to build experiences that inspire people’s imaginations. I desire to create stories and characters with depth. But more than anything, I hope I can inspire other girls —especially in those that don’t yet see themselves reflected in games — to believe that they can be a part of this world, too. As creators. As dreamers. As champions.

Now I have my portfolio in place and I’m proud of how far I’ve come — but I’m not finished. I’m still learning, I’m still pushing myself, I’m still making.

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