Growing up as an Asian-American, I sought to find my true identity while making my parents proud. It was difficult to communicate with my parents due to the language barrier, resulting in me being reserved when talking to people. However, I found art of all forms to be my best friend. Whether it was drawing or dancing, it has helped me express my thoughts and ideas to others whenever words could not. That is when it clicked to me that creating and expressing through design was a path to explore.