As a first-generation college student, I am seeking to gain hands-on skills and experience to launch my career in Tech.
A collection of learning projects, coursework, and practice work that show how I am developing skills and practical experience.
Mar 2026
I conducted research and designed a fragrance wearable concept for L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026. I utilized Google Forms for surveys, FigJam for ideation, and Figma and Blender for high-fidelity 3D visuals. This project was completed within 10 weeks.
Apr 2025
Assisted in the design process for a water quality monitoring app, contributing low-fidelity sketches and UI design in Figma and FigJam and helped to program for iOS using Xcode.
As a first-generation college student, I am seeking to gain hands-on skills and experience to launch my career in Tech.
Throughout my education and previous work, I engaged in various projects, ranging from graphic design to those focused on user empathy. I believe that practical experience will enhance my work ethic and help me develop the hands-on skills necessary for future roles.
Experience
Writing Tutor
University of Illinois Chicago · Oct 2023 - May 2025
Design Intern
Groovetheory Design · May 2024 - August 2024
Education
DePaul University
MS - Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
University of Illinois Chicago
BA - Graphic Design, Minor in Entrepreneurship
Skills
Mar 2026
I conducted research and designed a fragrance wearable concept for L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026. I utilized Google Forms for surveys, FigJam for ideation, and Figma and Blender for high-fidelity 3D visuals. This project was completed within 10 weeks.
I conducted research and designed a fragrance wearable concept for L'Oréal Brandstorm 2026. I utilized Google Forms for surveys, FigJam for ideation, and Figma and Blender for high-fidelity 3D visuals. This project was completed within 10 weeks.
Apr 2025
Assisted in the design process for a water quality monitoring app, contributing low-fidelity sketches and UI design in Figma and FigJam and helped to program for iOS using Xcode.
Assisted in the design process for a water quality monitoring app, contributing low-fidelity sketches and UI design in Figma and FigJam and helped to program for iOS using Xcode.