I'm a user experience designer in Chicago. My creativity, empathy, and problem-solving mindset allow me to craft thoughtful experiences that balance user needs with business goals.
My education has spanned a wide range of creative disciplines. I began my undergraduate studies in architecture, where I was introduced to visual design principles, human psychology in design, and digital tools like Adobe Creative Suite. I ultimately completed my degree in art, exploring everything from Photoshop and Illustrator to woodblock printmaking, rug tufting, and industrial ceramics. After graduating, I completed a UX Design Professional Program through UC Berkeley, where I studied UX research, visual design principles & brand identity, HTML & CSS, content strategy, information architecture, and UI design. This diverse foundation allows me to approach the design process holistically, always keeping the user experience at the heart of my decisions.
With the world of UX constantly evolving, I continue to further my education with LinkedIn Learning classes and online certificate programs. Most recently, I completed a Product Management course through Stanford Online.
I completed a UX Design internship in summer 2024 at Razorfish, assisting on Ford Pro to redesign web pages using the new design system. Later, I contributed to the Ulta Beauty Emotional Architecture pitch, conducting an extensive competitor audit, developing emotion-based user journeys, and packaging all of the work into a visually-appealing and digestible deck for client review.
At the end of my internship, I joined a multi-disciplinary, future-focused team on the Ford Pro account, where I have had the opportunity to conduct competitive audits, assist in stakeholder interviews, use generative AI to synthesize research findings, map user journeys, build concept frameworks, design wireframes, explore UI solutions, and participate in client reviews.
When I’m not designing, you can find me at the Pilates studio, playing with my dog, Honey, in the park, or getting lost in a good book. Thanks for stopping by!
