Hi! Nice to meet you! Here’s a quick read of my design journey!
It all starts in 2020…
Realized that Public Relations was not my passion :o , and began my minor in Industrial Design… without completely knowing what is was and what it could do for me. (spoiler alert: it’s made my life so much more exciting).
Started an online summer studio course with Jonas Hauptman and Ben Kirkland during the pandemic.
2020
My first drawn render
2021
Collaborated with 5 students on researching mycelium composite molds and directed a 5-minute research video.
Won “Best Student Staff” and “Programmed Event of the Year” as a Resident Advisor at Virginia Tech.
Coached students on academic success, earning a $4,000 scholarship for leadership.
Officially switched my major from Public Relations to Industrial Design :D
The plaque for the Mycelium Composite installation
2022
Began my internship at the Virginia Cyber Range, starting with designing social media graphics & soft goods merch.
Designed and prototyped storage systems for workshop PPE at the Creativity & Innovation District as a shop monitor.
Researched shaded structures and natural forms in design during a study abroad in Spain, Portugal, and France for 1.5 months, and my findings were presented at Virginia Tech.
Continued Peer Academic Coaching, and proposed a seminar on healthy habits for design students in studio environments.
Myself at the research showcase between my two posters
Presenting my FUS User Experience Research in Malawi
2023-2024
Traveled to Malawi, sponsored by Virginia Tech, to design the UX and style guide for a FUS Educational Program.
Designed UX flows and vector graphics during internships at The Social Institute and Virginia CyberRange.
GRADUATED WITH A B.S IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN FROM VIRGINIA TECH, with minors in Strategic Communication & Landscape Architecture!!!
Now and what’s next??
Freelance UI/UX design consulting for a local non-profit in Northern Virginia.
Actively looking for permanent design positions in UI/UX!