In short, I’m a product designer with a background in biology. What does that mean? Well, from a technical standpoint, it means I have strong research and analytical skills. However, a more nuanced interpretation of this fact, might be that I am a highly empathetic individual with a natural tendency to be curious about how things work. I like to use my background in science to help inform my design process and this article will outline exactly how I do it.

For those whom are unfamiliar with me, I’m a product designer with a background in biology. Choosing to change paths from biology to design might seem like it was an arbitrary decision, but with a brief explanation of my reasoning, you’ll see why it made perfect sense.