About Lys
With a decade of experience, my work focuses on building design systems and data-informed features for complex products, shaped by work in healthcare and beyond.
I designed my own major at Drexel University, where I blended product and industrial design, HCI, psychology, and biomedical engineering. This interdisciplinary foundation helps me approach problems with curiosity, creativity, and a love for clear, intentional systems ✨.
Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to both startups and enterprise teams, partnering closely with engineering, product, research, and stakeholders. I balance feature development with long-term design system evolution, making sure teams can move quickly without sacrificing consistency or quality. My favorite work sits at the intersection of high-impact features and scalable foundations, where thoughtful systems amplify the entire product experience 💡🧩.
I consider myself highly adaptable and endlessly curious. I’m a lifelong learner who enjoys exploring new tools, technologies, and ways of working. My process increasingly incorporates AI-powered workflows that accelerate discovery, surface deeper insights, and strengthen design craft 🤖💫.
At the heart of my work is a commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and designing for real human needs. I care deeply about reducing friction, improving access, and helping people live healthier and more empowered lives 🌏.
Some projects I’m grateful to have worked on:
AI case-based education platform for medical students (Sketchy, '25)
Founded and operate an eco-conscious tattoo atelier (Lys en Noir, '25)
Tele-therapy platform providing measurement-based healthcare (Octave, '23)
Social community platform for those with chronic conditions (Twill, '22)
Mental health support and education platform (Teladoc, '21)
Behavioral-change-focused wellness app feature (Livongo, '20)
Double-sided marketplace for homeowners and contractors (HomeAdvisor, '19)
Psychological guide to reduce perceived wait in ER waiting rooms (Thesis, '18)
Conceptual model that encodes and transmits data using DNA (MoMA, '18)
Digital checklist to reduce cognitive load during trauma resuscitations (Drexel, '17)
Redesign of Snapchat to accessibly serve older populations (Drexel, '17)
Mini game called "Rock the Steps" to feature local areas in Philly (Webjunto, '16)
Digital interface for a continuous intravenous infusion pump (The Biofactory, '15)
Outside of work I’m usually hanging from aerial silks 🤸♀️, exploring new places 🌍, climbing 🧗♀️, snowboarding 🏂, or experimenting with plant-based cooking 🥑. I’m a lifelong artist and love creative outlets like drawing, light painting, and tattooing 🎨. I share my life with my partner Broc and our two mischievous cat children, Funky and Gwyneth Paw-trow, surrounded by our thriving indoor jungle of houseplants 🌿✨.
