a UX/UI designer with
a love for storytelling.

With roots in journalism and creative media, I am driven by opportunities to design intuitive interfaces that meet user needs, drive business results, and ultimately, evoke delightful & compelling experiences.

I spent three years as a full-time designer at a Chicago tech startup and completed a UX certification at Northwestern University in 2023.

Today, I’m actively experimenting with AI tools to elevate outputs & productivity.

figma make: VERSIONS CONTROLLED

CONCEPTUAL CASE STUDY
DESKTOP PROTOTYPE

Figma Make, an AI-powered design tool, was redesigned to improve accessibility to iterations of prompt-driven solutions through an integrated version control bar, guided by heuristic auditing and ethical AI considerations.

BUZZBELL: MESSAGES THAT MATTER

CLIENT PROJECT
MOBILE PROTOTYPES

BuzzBell is an app designed to ensure urgent messages are seen by redefining parameters of “instant messaging”, developed through ongoing refinement and iteration based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and market research.

buy&sEEK: shopping streamlined

CONCEPTUAL CASE STUDY
MOBILE PROTOTYPES

Buy&Seek is an app designed to facilitate a more convenient shopping experience for busy individuals by providing access to branch-based store information, developed through user research and usability testing.

Ed.gov: Government Site Redesign

CONCEPTUAL CASE STUDY
MOBILE & DESKTOP PROTOTYPES

The U.S. Department of Education's website was redesigned responsively to improve usability and accessibility for students, parents, and teachers seeking relevant resources, informed by IA and branding research, as well as navigational testing.

ALERTA GUATE: GOBIERNO DE GUATEMALA

CLIENT PROJECT
MOBILE PROTOTYPES

Alerta Guate was an emergency notification app enabling the Government of Guatemala to deliver credible information to citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the ability to override device silent settings when necessary.

PAWS CHICAGO: NONPROFIT Site Redesign

CONCEPTUAL CASE STUDY
MOBILE & DESKTOP PROTOTYPES

The PAWS Chicago no-kill shelter’s website was redesigned responsively to improve usability and accessibility for pet owners and animal enthusiasts seeking relevant resources, informed by navigational testing, as well as IA and branding research.

USER RESEARCH

To understand user needs, I conduct primary user research using qualitative and quantitative methods such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing.

I also employ secondary research methods such as heuristic evaluation, site mapping, and competitive analysis to assess user behaviors and preferences.

USER EMPATHY

I collect and synthesize research data into deliverables such as affinity maps, personas, and empathy maps to gain insights into scenarios that require solutions.

I utilize such deliverables to design flows and journeys that prioritize the user's perspective, resulting in solutions that address their needs and expectations.

USER INTERFACE DESIGN

I produce wireframes and prototypes to mock up intuitive interfaces aligned with user needs and business goals, and refine designs through iterative testing.

I create and manage pixel-perfect components and UI patterns for scalability, take a mobile-first approach to responsive optimization, and enhance experiences with micro-interactions and animation.