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Nevada City, Ca, Us

Taught graphic design, user-centered design, information design, and design documentation at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on typography, accessibility, design research, and multimedia approaches. Integrated curricula with community partners and secured grant funding for student projects. Developed hands-on and virtual learning activities and cultivated an inclusive classroom environment. Created and delivered the award-winning curriculum for Documentation for Designers, a course in… Show more Taught graphic design, user-centered design, information design, and design documentation at the undergraduate level with an emphasis on typography, accessibility, design research, and multimedia approaches. Integrated curricula with community partners and secured grant funding for student projects. Developed hands-on and virtual learning activities and cultivated an inclusive classroom environment. Created and delivered the award-winning curriculum for Documentation for Designers, a course in process documentation, creative storytelling, and self-reflection through photography, audio, video, and information design.Instructor of recordFall 2021: DES 198 Documentation for Designers (studio/seminar)Spring 2021: DES 159 Design for Understanding (capstone studio)Spring 2020: DES 159 Design for Understanding (capstone studio)Teaching assistantshipsWinter 2021: DES 116 Visual Communication (studio)Fall 2020: DES 001 Intro to Design (lecture & discussion)Winter 2020: DES 191 Functional Apparel Design (studio)Fall 2019: DES 170 Experimental Fashion (studio) Show less

Davis, California, United States

Provided research support to CITRIS grant-winning project in designing and testing functional apparel, including anxiety-responsive garments and COVID-19 masks designed for children. Reviewed literature, contributed to research design, drafted experimental protocols for ethics review, and edited project documents and publications.

Davis, California, United States

Provided artistic and technical support to a network of leading researchers working on publicly-engaged scholarship projects across the country. Contributed production feedback, editorial assistance, and copyediting for written and multimedia narratives. Established project management protocols, developed a custom CRM database, and tracked deliverables across 20+ teams and projects.

Davis, California, United States

Contributed research, design, and creative writing to help a coastal community prepare for wildfire via digital and hands-on gaming activities and simulations. Conducted literature reviews on gaming for learning. Designed maps, personas, and visuals to guide development and piloted a series of interactive narratives and stories-as-research methods to prototype real-world evacuation scenarios and gather data on community members’ wildfire literacy.

Redding, California, United States

Designed mixed-methods qualitative research study on clients’ experience in mental health programs. Conducted semi-structured interviews, ethnographic observations, and human-centered design exercises. Completed grounded qualitative analysis of data in QDA software, synthesized key findings, and published full written report for clinic staff.

Davis, California, United States

Developed patient education materials and clinic documents. Conducted user experience research and developed content for print, web, and audiovisual media. Helped facilitate all stages of the design and research process, including ideation, rapid prototyping, and production. Developed survey and research protocols and co-facilitated workshops and UXR design exercises with stakeholders. Led recruitment and served as audio engineer, producer, and host for the award-winning Outpatient Radio… Show more Developed patient education materials and clinic documents. Conducted user experience research and developed content for print, web, and audiovisual media. Helped facilitate all stages of the design and research process, including ideation, rapid prototyping, and production. Developed survey and research protocols and co-facilitated workshops and UXR design exercises with stakeholders. Led recruitment and served as audio engineer, producer, and host for the award-winning Outpatient Radio project of chronic pain stories. Synthesized and maintained detailed project management documentation. Show less

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Design

Master Of Science - Ms, Community Development

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Design And Visual Communications, General

Activities and Societies: Davis Honors Challenge, Senior Honors Thesis in Design

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Fine/Studio Arts, General