As a lifelong Seattleite, I've made the best of sheltering myself from the gloomy weather by developing a deep passion for design, user experience and technology. While growing up as an "indoor kid," I spent countless hours playing with different software and video games, learning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each product, frequently saying "There's gotta be a better way to do that." Thankfully, those countless hours led to a love of UX and product-quality, and the pride I take in my work is one of the most distinct differences that makes me a unique designer.