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Designing environmental graphics and interpretive signage for a long-term interactive project that connects people with Seattle’s history.

Helping investors better navigate the stock market. Brand designer and podcast producer for the Smarter Trading Podcast that receives 1000+ monthly listeners.

Teaching assistant for the following classes throughout 2021 & 2022: Motion Design, Interface Design, and Graphic Design for Non-Designers. Tutor for the entrance to design class (Design 166) and Fundamentals of Typography. Role consists of creating lectures on software such as Figma, Cinema 4D, Protopie, and more. Conduct weekly critiques with students.

Conduct UX design research under Professor James Pierce and develop future IoT scenarios and problem areas to target.

Creating end-to-end product experiences that help small business owners file their payroll taxes through QuickBooks. Conduct user testing and craft solutions to prevent tax exceptions and increase retention in product.

Worked alongside a team to design a national-level brand identity and website for a campaign raising awareness about the harm of inaccessible buildings. Roles included ideation, designing assets, brand elements, and web implementation.

Collaborate with undergraduate, graduate, and professors from the UW iSchool and HCDE department to conduct participatory design experiments with children between the ages of eight to twelve years old.

Develop web and media assets for the bi-annual Protothon hosted by DubsTech. Work as a team to innovate a web-oriented branding system.

Participated in a DRG under Professor John Fowler to understand the relationship between Foster kids and web forums when coping using qualitative coding to grasp trends between individuals experiences.

Worked closely with the owner of Sundial LLC to learn about the hotel management industry. Executed a detailed budget plan for Sunseeker Resort in Florida. Created a cohesive branding identity for Sundial, including a logo design, business card, and purchase order designs.

Bachelor Of Design (Bdes.), Visual Communication Design, Minor In Informatics (Hci), Design

Activities and Societies: Lavin Entrepreneurship Program, Arts and Entertainment Volunteer, Teaching Assistant

Diploma Programme

A rigorous dual-degree program offered in Washington State.