i'm renee.

I design by putting people first.

I didn’t always know I wanted to be a product designer.

Growing up, I actually wanted to be an architect- I loved the idea of designing spaces people could move through and experience. But as I got deeper into it, I realized that the field didn’t quite match how I like to work. I wanted more room to test ideas, more creative freedom, and quicker feedback loops. That’s when I found product design and it just fit.

Now I’m studying Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell, with minors in Information Science and Entrepreneurship. What draws me to design is that it always starts with people. I care about the why behind every detail—whether I’m smoothing out an onboarding flow or reworking a confusing layout, I want each choice to serve a clear purpose.

At the end of the day, I just want to make things better— I’m always looking for ways to improve things, both in and outside of design. Even if it’s just labeling my spice jars so cooking feels less chaotic, I can’t help but fix what feels off. I’m optimistic that things can always be better— and I’m excited to make them happen.