About Me

Self portrait of Natasha smiling into the camera

Hey there!

The name's Natasha, but you can call me Nat. I'm a UI/UX designer with a legal background.

As a designer, I aim to engage in thoughtful design that empowers and delights users. I believe in accessibility, teamwork and intuitive designs. My legal background has also trained me to consider multiple angles whilst maintaining a holistic perspective.

I'm confident in my ability to learn, and I constantly seek to improve and grow. In my free time, you can find me dancing and reading manhwas.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why did I leave law? Why UX?

I graduated from NUS Law, but despite multiple internships, I didn't really enjoy the work or profession. It was just too different from my values. If law is a calling, my phone must have been on silent. During COVID, I realised that I was unhappy, and didn't want to spend my life doing law.

I heard about UI/UX when I was working part-time in F&B. It seemed like a fantastic mix of design & problem solving, and it excited me. Whilst doing the courses, I realised that I love talking to users, exploring various designs and solutions, making screens come alive with prototyping. The work had meaning, I was improving things for people. I fell in love.

Note: I did an internship to confirm that I actually enjoy UX. 6.5 months later, I can confirm that that I love it.

What are the benefits of a law background in UX?

There are many benefits. Some of these include:

(1) I'm used to thinking and working in the interest of another person. In law we protect our client, in UX we design for the user. In both it's important to be empathetic and to listen actively.

(2) My analytical skills are well trained. I can comfortably digest large amounts of information to identify relevant problems, and then provide a balanced and effective solution.

(3) I'm confident and well-spoken, whilst still remaining approachable. I have experience communicating with stakeholders who have backgrounds different from mine. This can look like explaining legal matters to clients, or explaining design decisions to management.

(4) I pay strong attention to detail: I know how well the details matter, whether it's a comma in a contract or in ensuring an intuitive and consistent user experience.

(5) I have the confidence that with time and guidance, I can learn anything.