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— Keven
I'm a Master's Student studying User Experience Design at Arizona State University. I'm drawn to the challenge of making complex systems feel seamless and intuitive, without compromising on an exciting and disruptive visual aesthetic. In my spare time I love reading, tinkering with vintage tech, and exploring the great outdoors of my home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Thanks for stopping by!
I just want to start by saying that Subway is perhaps the most over-hated fast food chain. It consistently gets ranked as one of the worst, if not THE worst, places to eat, alongside usual suspects such as Arby's or KFC. In my opinion, this is totally unwarranted...
When I was a kid, my favorite part of each new school year was getting to pick out a fresh backpack at the supermarket when my parents took me back-to-school shopping. Kids' backpacks weren't (and probably still aren't) made to last back then, so I'd typically make it about six or seven months into each grade before my pack was a muddy, crinkled mess with burst seams and tattered straps...
I was born in Redmond, Washington, and have spent most of my life living in the rainy Pacific Northwest. My passion for design began with watching my dad tinker with computers, cameras, and whatever other gadgets he could get his hands on. As I grew up, I also developed an interest in literature and writing, which gave me quite the headache when it came to deciding what to pursue when I graduated high school.
I eventually elected to pursue a degree in English at the University of Washington, after which I was accepted into ASU's School of Engineering to pursue a Master's Degree in User Experience Design. While my path has been unorthodox, I've found my journey to have been deeply fulfilling. My background in the humanities has given me a unique perspective with which to approach design; one that emphasizes emotional impact and evocative storytelling.
In my spare time I love being outside, riding bikes, or tinkering with vintage tech. In the past couple months, I've gotten really into restoring vintage japanese wristwatches. And, of course, as a former English major I've never lost my love for reading. Here's some of the books I've been into recently:
Case studies, project work, and other stuff I've made.