Nice to meet you!
I'm Fynn.
I'm a collector of experiences (like a hoarder, but for memories). Imaginative, inquisitive, and free-thinking; I've never been one to adhere to conventions without investigating why they exist and whether they're right for me.
Why user experience?
The one constant in my career path has been a desire to help people. But none of my jobs ever felt quite right.
UX allows me to exercise my loves of design, problem-solving, pattern-spotting, psychology, and sharing what I've learned.
Curiosity + connection
Whether I'm cycling through new landscapes, dabbling in a new language (currently fluent in Emoji and GIF), or playing board games, I’m constantly seeking out new ways to connect with the world.
Cycling
On a fundraising bike tour with friends (I'm in the…unique outfit.)
Travel
On a safari in Burkina Faso with other Peace Corps Volunteers (I'm wearing the cape.)
On a trip to Japan with my partner (at a Spring festival near Mt. Fuji)
Games
I enjoy all types of board games, but word games tend to be my favorite.
My favorite type of video games are role-playing games (RPGs), as a form of interactive storytelling.
Linguistics
I enjoy partially learning languages, seeing how they're similar or connected, and how they change over time.
Creativity + altruism
It's important to me to leave places better than I found them. I think often on how to use my skills and abilities to the enhance the world—whether that's through volunteering, upcycling, art-making, or sharing a new way of looking at things.
Crafting + upcycling
An original origami orchid design I folded from magazine paper (photo from an exhibit of my work)
Art
A cast aluminum piece I made merging the forms and textures of flowers, coral, and flesh
