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I'm a product designer with over 8 years of experience, specializing in UI/UX engineering. I am particularly interested in design systems, data visualization, and code as a creative medium


My interest has always lived at the intersection of design and engineering, where an idea isn't fully realized until it's actually made. That hands-on instinct shapes how I work: I think in systems, prototype in code, and care as much about implementation as I do about the concept. As the boundary between design and engineering continues to dissolve, that's a space I've always felt at home in.

My experience spans early-stage and established teams, with a focus on healthcare, public-sector, and complex web products. I partner closely with researchers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to tackle real-world problems. I've contributed to data-intensive dashboards across mobile and web applications. Most recently, I've been working on product design efforts at Quilt Health, supporting provider- and patient-facing experiences for people with rare diseases.


Beyond pixels and lines of code, you'll find me soaking up inspiration from the great outdoors, playing soccer and rooting for my favorite team, Arsenal!

Feel free to drop me a line at hello@emk.works