Hey there!

I'm Heigi.

I'm a UX designer based in Toronto with a background in Visual Design and Front-End Development. Thank you for reaching About Me, I'd love to tell you my story and approach. Here we go!

● What motivates me to design?

I design out of curiosity — about why people behave in particular ways, where the company's decisions are grounded, and how visual cues instantly communicate with users.

If you noticed how inquisitive I am, you're right! My curiosity always helps me to observe the problem from different perspectives and empathize with not only users but also the team members and stakeholders.

● What is my design mantra?

Willingness to be vulnerable!

This is actually what my fellow UX designer told me. Even though I love to ask questions and get feedback, it's sometimes daunting to tell people that I don't know something and I need their help.

But pretending as if I know everything and I don't need any help sets back my growth. So I always raise hands, ask why and how, and ask if people have time to talk to me — I found that's one of the most powerful shortcuts to my learning and growth.

● Any fun facts?

Wow, I do love talking about and hearing fun facts. Here are mines!

  • Fun fact #1 I double-majored in Biochemistry. Let me know if you'd like to learn about the protein purification I usded to experiment at a lab.
  • Fun fact #2 I've travelled 30+ countries! I'd love to ramble about my travel stories such as being robbed in Thailand, peeping at wild lions in Kenya, and grabbing an embarrassing amount of bubble teas in Taiwan.
  • Fun fact #3 This entire portfolio is coded by me! Have you found any errors or bugs? Please do let me know so that I could fix it :)