I began my creative journey as an illustrator, which shaped how I tell stories visually and connect emotionally through design. Originally from Georgia (the country), I grew up surrounded by different forms of art, and later moved to New York City to study illustration, earning a BFA.

While I loved drawing and painting, I realized I was more interested in applying visual thinking to solve real-world problems. That curiosity led me into product design, where I’ve worked across healthcare, entertainment, AI, and SaaS, focusing on how technology can meaningfully support people.

My work balances aesthetics and functionality, grounded in research, systems thinking, and close collaboration. I’m especially drawn to projects centered on well-being, behavior change, and habit formation.

Outside of work, you can usually find me drawing, reading, spending time with my cats, or working on my posture after years of staring at screens :)

You can reach me at ninjamesdesign@gmail.com or on LinkedIn.