Hi, I'm Ada.
I regularly nerd out over things in daily life that are well/poorly designed, and believe a creative outlook plays a vital role in life! As a designer I design for a more equitable and sustainable world. My work spans both visual design and product design, and I believe great design thinkers can change the world.
I am also highly fascinated by social ventures, and have spent time pursuing my own business ideas within social entrepreneurship – you can ask me more about my projects in person!
When not designing, you can find me reading in a park, hiking on a mountain, wandering around with my camera, creating digital illustrations, or coaching my dragonboat team.
Awards:
3rd Place at UBC eHub RBC Get Seeded 2018
1st Place at Opportunity Fest, Community Health Category
MY VALUES
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Embrace Creativity
Creativity is the core of being human. When you think creatively, you’re opening up to new ideas, you’re looking at things differently, you’re inviting innovation, and you’re opening the doors to new possibilities. We can start embracing creativity by finding our outlet(s), and for me, in my spare time I love to draw (check out my Etsy store for some of my designs!), I love taking my camera around and photographing the beauty in the little things in life, and I love to cook.
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I try to learn from all my every day experiences and understand there is so much out there that I don’t know. At the same time, I want to share the knowledge I have to support others in their own personal journeys and to reach their own goals! I will always make the choice to help others succeed, and I will always seek to learn and grow from others, which is why I started a mentorship group for junior designers at my past company, and in my spare time will read books, blogs, facilitate conversations amongst my circles on personal growth and values, and pursue new projects to learn new skills.
Always be learning, always be teaching
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Do the right thing
We have one life to make an impact on this world! Sometimes doing the right thing is the harder route, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take it. I want every decision I make to have a positive social and environmental impact, I want to be that person who will speak up for others, and I want others to feel empowered to be able to do the same.