Statement

My mission as a designer is to contribute to our society, by helping people achieve a better and happier lifestyle through compelling design solutions. The three essential components that will help me accomplish this goal are, a well-defined research and design process, strategic thinking, and the ability to tell a story. In my opinion, the ability to communicate, either verbally or visually, is the most important asset for a designer to have. The second most important trait, in my opinion, is the ability to think and design strategically. The INSEAD exchange program I took part in opened my mind to a totally new perspective in strategic design thinking, where every stage of the process, from research, team dynamic, environment, problem-finding, solutions, and application, were key to the success of the project. The last component, I believe, in creating a successful product solution, is to never be afraid of having a sense of humor!