Hey there!

I’m Joey—an end-to-end UX + UI Designer specializing in using psychology, UX, UI, and game design to create an engaging player experience! I love designing and prototyping moment-to-moment interactions and gameplay systems to help players feel immersed in the worlds they’re engaging in. I thoroughly enjoy working in game engines to prototype various interactions including mechanics and UI using my knowledge of psychology and human-centered design.

I grew up alongside a CRT monitor and the PlayStation. Spending hours and (unfortunately) cash on games such as Maplestory, Runescape, and Kingdom Hearts got me to appreciate the wonders of existing in a magical world. The limitless possibilities to play as anyone, seamless and buttery smooth gameplay, the childhood wonder of discovering something new... this was my childhood. Exploration games such as Fallout: New Vegas and Outer Wilds scratched that itch; I relived that wonder over and over again!

Getting to apply my end-to-end skills in games has motivated me to create rich and meaningful experiences which I felt as kid for others. I want to share interactive adventures and tell a story using as many elements in the games I work on. Everything is an opportunity to engage; to create.

In my free time, you can find me toying with my camera, researching on mechanical keyboards, reading about magical worlds in sci-fi and fantasy books, exploring different worlds in RPGs and tabletop games, or catching up on anime and TV shows. I also have a passion in MBTI + Jung’s cognitive functions. His concepts have let me understand myself and my loved ones better. I’m an INFJ (Ni-Fe) and I typed 5w4 on the Enneagram test.

To my family, friends, coworkers, and the UX professionals I've shared stories over coffee—thank you.