TJ

I DRAW PEOPLESTUDY PEOPLEAND DESIGN FOR THEM

Anthropology + Digital Humanities @ UCLA

I’m a designer because I’m curious about why people do what they do. It’s what pulled me from Anthropology into product design.

I gravitate toward design that makes everyday moments feel a little more thoughtful, focusing on the small stuff people interact with on repeat. The goal isn’t just making a product work, but ensuring people enjoy their experience.

Outside of design I’m

  • digging through a record store 💽
  • camping somewhere with no service 🏕️
  • spending several hours into a portrait I’ve spent too long on 🖼️
  • getting some exercise 🏋️
Tyler smiling in a car wearing a hat and sunglassesTwo people leaning over a table outdoorsCoastal town buildings under a bright blue sky

Selected Artwork

Painted portrait
1st portrait painting
Pencil portrait sketch of a woman wearing glasses
Pencil portrait sketch of a man in a cowboy hat
Pencil portrait sketch of a person with shoulder-length hair
Pencil portrait sketch of a person looking to the right

Experience

  • Product Manager Accelerator

    Product Manager Accelerator

    AI UX Designer Internship

    2026

  • Google

    Google UX Design Course

    UX Designer Certificate

    2025