Hi, I'm Anthony!

I'm currently an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University studying Architecture. I started off my academic career being formally trained in architecture design — but started taking HCI courses and immediately fell in love.

My architectural background.

In August of 2019, I began my undergraduate studies in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University. Before moving to Pittsburgh from New York City, I had "majored" in architecture in high school. I was passionate about architecture.

I was particularly fascinated with concepts related to urban systems and spatial experiences — how our built environment influences our lifestyles and society.

But, I wanted more.

Although I enjoyed the freedoms afforded by the academic architecture environment, I was dissatisfied with how slow the industry moved.

There was a huge disconnect between the final results of my craft and the effects it had for people. I wanted to quicken my process and have a positive impact on more people.

UX & Me

During my junior year, I decided to take some HCI courses recommended to me by classmates pursuing UX. I later moved into independent studies with professors as a UX designer and joined my university's HCI interest organization, the User Experience Association.

Before I knew it I landed my first UX internship and the rest is history.

Architecture → UX

To my surprise, a lot of the skills and design fundamentals that I learned in architecture school had a place in the HCI practice.

I love to make things.

I value visual storytelling.

I immerse myself in the complexity.

And I pay particular attention to precision and my craft.

During my free time…

I'm probably at a coffee shop chatting with friends or tweaking my portfolio.

I believe that I will forever be a student. You'll likely find me watching tutorials on web development, graphic design, or animation.

Other than that, I enjoy playing volleyball and ultimate frisbee, biking, gaming, and trying out new food spots!