I'm led by curiosity and the need to create.🎨

My background in engineering (a result of curiosity🦕) has been the most handy tool for new creations; not just as practical skill, but also in any problem solving.

Studying Media Arts for masters happened naturally; exploring an interdisciplinary field of study (Tech & Art) was just another way of combining my curiosity with new creations. During my time at Dartmouth, I spent time studying machine learning and counterpoint (yes, invention of Bach can befriend AI🤖), building virtual instruments or sound installations -- which won 2nd place at an international arts festival.

Besides game and music, I also love crafting and cooking. Some of my most recent creations include; a small stool with knitted footstep, summer crochet bag, and beef bourguignon.

I accidentally found my way into game design after making Circles -- an interactive composing tool which ended up becoming my masters thesis.

Circles was built for those with no musical background, allowing them to write a cohesive song with simple harmonic structure and melody by playing with various forms of circles -- using gestures like connecting (chords progression), dragging (adds melodic note), and swiping (random playback for inspiration).

Working on Circles, I've come to revisit various ideas from the games I loved to play in the past --  from which I rediscovered game (from a designer's perspective) as one of the most unique medium for the first time. It was a universal language that transcends beyond verbal or cultural limitations.

I think the term "video game" extends beyond its definition -- it can embrace many different forms of expression combined through an act of interaction. Amidst its relatively short history (compared to other forms of media such as tv or movies), I'm lucky to have witnessed in partial how much the game has achieved over the past few decades, which leaves us with interesting challenges that are yet to be explored. I wish to continue my journey in creating various experiences player's have not yet met.