meet the curious mind behind my craft

a designer’s path ~

As a kid, I was drawn to patterns—how buttons lit up, signals changed, or why some apps felt effortless. I didn’t have the language for it, but I was obsessed with how things guided people without a word, shaping interactions in ways we barely noticed. Looking back, I wasn’t just noticing—I was questioning the invisible decisions shaping everyday experiences.
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I never planned on becoming a designer. I studied biology, then marketing, always searching for something that made sense to me. But the moment I really saw design for what it was—not just aesthetics, but problem-solving, intention, systems—I was hooked. Every unconscious observation I’d ever made, every moment of frustration or delight with a product, suddenly connected. It wasn’t just about how things looked—it was about how they guided, how they made people feel. The curiosity that had followed me my whole life finally had a home.

Now, I design with that same instinct—to break things apart, to understand, to rebuild with more intention than before. I chase the moments that make an experience effortless, the small decisions that go unnoticed but change everything. Design wasn’t something I sought out—it was something I had always been drawn to. I just didn’t know its name yet.

~ my creative nook

I often get asked, "Lazim, what's it like to go to school where you grew up?" Growing up in Ithaca, NY, home to Cornell University, has shaped who I am. It's where I learned to ride a bike, discovered my love for cooking, and built lifelong friendships. Now, it's the same place I take my design classes and engage with Cornell's design communities. I enjoy it.

the delight in design ~

I GET TO BE (PIXEL) PERFECT

Growing up, I always pursued perfection, though I knew it was an elusive concept. But in design, I find a space where I can approach pixel-perfection, meticulously crafting solutions that are both innovative and precise. Each pixel placed thoughtfully, each design a testament to creativity in motion.

EMPATHY DISPLAYED ELEGANTLY

Design is my canvas for empathy, where I can channel my caring nature into elegant, visually striking solutions. It's a place where compassion meets creativity, allowing me to create designs that not only function flawlessly but also resonate deeply with others.

~ my scottish sidekick

Meet Miso <3 Whether she's cuddling next to me during late night design projects, sitting on my laptop to keep me from working, or whining for treats, she serves as a great (although unhelpful at designing) companion. Her playful energy drives me to continue doing what I love--designing!

curiosity in other forms ~

Since the fall of 2023, I’ve developed a passionate addiction: collecting knick-knacks, small character figurines. Each one hidden within a blind box, I find myself unable to resist the allure of discovering what lies within each box. My collection continues to grow, each new addition serving as a new source of inspiration (and extreme joy)!