As a UX Designer and Artist, Wangui is driven by finding connections with people through the things that are truly important to them. Wangui believes great design should inspire delight while also being practical and useful every day. Empathy is one of her main strengths, which she utilizes in her work to clearly understand the needs of the user. 

Wangui has 10 years of experience in a range of art and design settings including, museum archives and arts studios, which gives her a multifaceted perspective on how to approach design challenges. She is able to move past even the most frustrating obstacles to find creative solutions. Currently, she is building experience in meeting user’s needs by utilizing research and innovative design.

Wangui is certified in UX/UI Design through the Springboard training program. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Denver and a Masters of Fine Art from Rhode Island School of Design. When she is not iterating on her latest project, Wangui can be found hunting mushrooms as a new fungus enthusiast.