My interest in product design started when I was in the middle of my M.F.A. pursuing a graduate degree in dramaturgy. I was working as an instructor for an introductory Public Speaking course, and realized the degree to which empathetic communication could change how well people responded to the information I was giving them. Through my experience as an instructor and my degree, I was able to develop a deep skill set in research and communication that I used to advise playwrights and directors, resulting in plays that were more focused on the experience of the audience. That role inspired me to learn about careers where I could apply these skills and I really became passionate about product design when I realized it was the perfect intersection of technology and research based art. I find great satisfaction in using my skills in research, communication, and data presentation to better aid in clear storytelling through technology and helping people to have an experience with a product that is memorable and intuitive. I’m looking to launch a career in product design and work in a junior UX/UI role with an innovative team working to transform the ways in which people interact with apps on a day-to-day basis. I am a product designer with a background in communication and research. My approach to product design is based around storytelling to help transform product designs into more intuitive, user-centered interfaces.