Human-Centered Product & Systems Designer | Founder & CEO at Mixel Studio, Inc.
I lead the design of web-first platforms, working closely with engineers, educators, and partners to turn technical constraints and real-world complexity into reliable, scalable user experiences.
My work focuses on making powerful technologies practical and usable for non-technical in real-world settings.
OXR
An instructor-led spatial platform I currently lead the design for, used by innovation centers, workforce programs, and employers to scale hands-on learning and training in real-world settings. Recognized with the 2025 James A. Kelly Learning Levers Prize for its impact on scalable XR learning.
Focus: Web-first authoring · Multi-device orchestration · Live deployment for non-technical users (B2B SaaS)
CodeBloc
A mixed-reality coding experience exploring how spatial interaction can make programming more accessible for young learners. It received an Honorable Mention at the 2024 MIT Reality Hack (Enhanced Learning category, Named ‘AIRBLOCKS’) and the Development Award from the 2024 U-M Learning Levers Prize.
Focus: Creative Learning design · Spatial interaction · Handtracking Input & Room Model
TheraplayXR
Co-designed with the Patient Technology Team at Mott Children’s Hospital, this project delivers calming, playful XR experiences that support hospitalized children through interactive movement, emotional companionship, and inclusive play. Designed for emotionally sensitive, high-stakes healthcare environments where trust and usability are critical.
Focus: Healthcare UX · Emotional design · Accessibility · High-risk environments
Professional Service & Research Leadership
- Primary Instructor, IEEE VR Conference (2026)
Selected to lead a peer-reviewed tutorial at the world’s premier academic conference for virtual and augmented reality, focusing on authorable mixed reality systems and real-world deployments. - Judge, MIT Reality Hack (2026)
Served as a project judge, evaluating immersive systems across technical execution, usability, and real-world impact. - Industry Research Partner (2025–present)
In collaboration with Dr. Weiyun Chen, Director, Physical Activities and Health Laboratory (PAHL), University of Michigan: Co-designing mixed-reality cognitive-motor training interventions for older adults in preparation for NIH R21 / R01 submissions. Clinical Education Research Partner (2025–present)
Project lead, in collaboration with Dr. Kamran Mirza, Department of Pathology, Michigan Medicine: Leading the design and implementation of pathology education workflows using OXR, a web-first mixed-reality platform, under an IRB-filed educational research protocol led by faculty investigators.
Honors & Awards
- Weiser Family Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year (2025)
- University of Michigan School of information Edmon Low Award (2025)
- Zell Entrepreneurs, Zell Lurie Institute (2024–2025 Cohort)
- UMSI Student Project Exposition, Entrepreneurship/Innovation Track, First Prize (2025)
- First Place, Global Detroit International Student Pitch Competition (2025)
- James A. Kelly Learning Lever Prize (2025)
- James A. Kelly Learning Levers Development Award (2024)
- MIT Reality Hack Finalist and Honorable Mention, Enhanced Learning Track (2024)
Education
- M.S. in Information (User-Centered Agile Development), University of Michigan
- Extended Reality (XR) Graduate Certificate, University of Michigan
- Exchange Student, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
- B.S. Architecture, Tamkang University
