Strong communicator (CliftonStrengths #1): My top strength, according to the CliftonStrengths test, is communication. I excel at breaking down complex ideas into clear, actionable insights, facilitating collaboration, and presenting design rationale effectively. This skill helps me align teams, tell compelling stories, and ensure design solutions resonate with both stakeholders and users.

Storytelling for Impact: I excel in using storytelling to influence and inspire, a skill I’ve honed through earning a Storytelling for Influence certificate from IDEO.

My ability to craft compelling narratives extends beyond design, as demonstrated in my article, 'How I Became a UX/UI Designer in 6 Months from Scratch,' which garnered 13k views. Whether presenting design solutions, sharing my career journey, or creating engaging user experiences, storytelling is at the heart of how I connect ideas, people, and results.

Visualising for clarity and impact: With a background in Visual Merchandising, I’ve honed a keen sense of layout, display, and visual storytelling. This foundation has shaped my ability to create impactful visuals that simplify complex ideas and communicate solutions effectively.

My passion for visualising extends beyond design; through abstract painting, I channel my refined skills in composition and creativity, expressing the depth of my visual sense. Whether designing digital products or crafting visuals to tell a story, I thrive on making ideas tangible and memorable.

Mentoring for growth and career transitions: As someone who made a self-taught leap into product design and secured a role overseas, I’m passionate about helping others achieve similar success.

Over the past five years, I’ve mentored 50+ individuals from 7+ countries, including career changers, mid-weight designers, and juniors, guiding them through portfolio reviews, job interview preparation, and career transitions. I’ve also served as a judge for a UX/UI competition, sharing my expertise on a larger scale.

Through my writing, I’ve built an audience of nearly 550 subscribers on Medium and 3,000 subscribers on Brunch Story, a Korean platform, where I share insights and practical advice for designers at various stages of their careers.

Accelerating career growth through the power of personal branding: I’ve honed my personal branding skills by building a strong digital presence through writing and creating valuable content and resources. My article, ‘How My Personal Branding Helped Me Stand Out and Achieve My Goal Faster,’ shares strategies and tips for leveraging personal branding to accelerate career growth. By organising and reflecting on how personal branding has boosted my own career progression, I inspire others to craft their unique narratives and make a lasting impact in their fields.