*
mudlotus is a space for clarity, creativity, & transformation
I BELIEVE IN DESIGN THAT HONORS PEOPLE. DESIGN THAT HOLDS COMPLEXITY. DESIGN THAT EMERGES FROM THE MUD & RISES, FULLY & UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
My practice is shaped by human-centered design, cultural curiosity, & a deep reverence for the in-between spaces. I listen for the truths beneath the noise — the memories, contradictions, origins, griefs, & joys that shape a brand’s real identity.
As a first-generation "Filipino"-American, I’ve learned to navigate dualities. To live between narratives. To translate what is felt but not always spoken. That lived experience guides my work. It allows me to recognize the threads most people overlook — & weave them into stories that feel whole.
a wild flower amongst wall flowers
*
CONJURER OF CROWDS .:. HUMANITY'S HYPEMAN .:. STORYTELLER .:. WARRIOR .:. DAUGHTER .:. SISTER .:. AUNTIE .:. ADVOCATE .:. ALLY .:. WONDERFULLY WABI SABI .:.
I was born & raised in the pretty little city of San Francisco, & was fortunate enough to have been fully immersed in culture & beautifully diverse communities. Though I was well-rounded, figuring out where I fit in was a constant struggle for me all throughout my childhood. Through my many seasons, evolutions, & continuous soul-searching, I eventually grew to recognize that standing out was in fact, my greatest strength. This realization reshaped how I viewed myself & the world around me. At the core of my work is a belief that everyone carries a few hidden gems, a unique power, & a little magic, just waiting to be discovered.
I’ve been creative for as long as I can remember—but as the eldest daughter of Filipino immigrants, nurturing my creativity was never a priority, as pursuing a career in the creative field is considered 'high risk' in many brown families when stability is the end goal. After 5 years of going through the motions at a few community colleges with no real direction, my grandmother chose to invest in my creativity by putting me through Art School. It was at the Academy of Art University, that I took my first branding class where things just clicked & I had found one of my many callings– to help people unearth their hidden gems, step into their power & own their magic.
EXPERIENCE
BOMBILLA CO // OAKLAND, CA • 2023-PRESENT
Designer // Thought Partner
@ME DESIGN // ALAMEDA, CA • 2022-PRESENT
Creative Director // Project Manager
HAVAS SAN FRANCISCO // SF, CA • 2021-2022
Art Director // Social Media Team Designer
LUNCHBOX MOMENTS ZINE // BAY AREA, CA • 2021
Written Publication + Artwork Contribution
YMCA OF SAN FRANCISCO // SF, CA • 2018-2021
Lead Graphic Designer // MarCom Specialist
AQUEMINI FUNKTIONZ // SF, CA • 2017-2019
Art Director // Event Curator // Co-Founder
WHOLE FOODS MARKET // SF, CA • 2017-2018
Creative Lead // Graphic Artist
Y&H CREATIVE CO-OP // SF, CA • 2016-2017
Art Director // Graphic Designer - NXT Up Fest
FREE RANGE PUPPIES // SF, CA • 2016-2017
Art Director Intern – Stories Behind the Fog
8TH BIRTHDAY PARTY // SAN MATEO, CA • 1997
Invitation Designer // Vibe Checker – 8th Birthday Party
