UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
UX Design Student
NN/g Design Assistant
SCADpro PM
UX Mentor
Adventurer
Hello there! I’m a junior UX Design student at SCAD, driven to raise the bar and constantly expand my knowledge. I specialize in visual and interaction design, grounded in thorough research, empathy, and testing to create impactful solutions.
Curious, driven, and passionate about crafting meaningful experiences, I approach design with a user-centered mindset, solving problems through collaboration and creativity. Whether leading projects or mentoring peers, I strive to create impactful solutions that balance innovation with real-world needs.
Work Experience
My Story
Work Experience
Nielsen Norman Group
September 2024 - Present
Design Assistant
Collaborating with the design team to communicate complex UX topics through high-quality visual graphics that strengthen NN/g’s brand identity.
SCADpro x OshKosh
March 2025 - May 2025
UX Design Lead
Exploring the user experience of specialized vehicles through in-depth research, interviews with drivers, and rapid prototyping in a 10 week project.
SCADpro x Deloitte
September 2024 - November 2024
September 2024 - November 2024
Project Manager
Led a collaborative team of designers to research and develop innovative concepts for the future of airport security checkpoints in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Earth Trekkers
June 2024 - August 2024
User Interface Designer
Enhanced the user interface of a high-traffic travel blog with over 1.7 million users to increase user engagement.
SCAD FLUX
March 2024 - Present
Treasurer, Logistics Coordinator, and Mentor
Facilitating clear communication of updated policies, procedures, event approvals, and deadlines to FLUX Directors and Advisors, ensuring alignment and smooth execution of club activities. Mentoring students in UX and graphic design, providing personalized feedback on projects, empowering mentees to take ownership of their designs and grow their skills.
SCADhome
March 2023 - May 2025
Resident Assistant
Fostering a collaborative and supportive community, enhancing communication and mutual respect among residents.
Achievements
Achievements
Achievements
Achievements
I'm Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified with a Specialty in Interaction Design!
I'm Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified with a Specialty in Interaction Design!
March 2025
Interaction Design
Information Architecture
Design Thinking
Practical AI
Design Systems and Pattern Libraries
Storytelling to Present UX Work
Interaction Design
Information Architecture
Design Thinking
Practical AI
Design Systems and Pattern Libraries
Storytelling to Present UX Work
Co-Author of Nielsen Norman Group's UI Elements: Glossary
Co-Author of Nielsen Norman Group's UI Elements: Glossary
February 2025
I designed 61 UI elements under the guidance of Raluca Budiu, Senior Director of Data Strategy at Nielsen Norman Group. This was a great exercise in visual design and component understanding.
I designed 61 UI elements under the guidance of Raluca Budiu, Senior Director of Data Strategy at Nielsen Norman Group. This was a great exercise in visual design and component understanding.
Red Dot Design Concept Award for Cheers!
June 2025
Cheers! won a Red Dot award at the 2025 Red Dot Design Concept Awards.
Gold Winner in Interaction Design for Social Change
April 2025
Cheers! was nominated for 7 awards in the 2025 Indigo Design Awards.
Rookie of the Year Finalist - Product & Industrial Design
Rookie of the Year Finalist - Product & Industrial Design
July 2024
Cheers! was nominated as a finalist in the Product & Industrial Design category of the Rookies 2024 awards.
Cheers! was nominated as a finalist in the Product & Industrial Design category of the Rookies 2024 awards.
First Place in FLUXATHON's 24-hour Design Challenge
First Place in FLUXATHON's 24-hour Design Challenge
November 2023
Andrea Da Silva and I competed in SCAD FLUX's 24 hour design challenge with the mission to design a funny product and pitch it in a serious way. What better product than a toilet that prints paper… all naturally!
My Story
Work Experience
My Story
An Adventure Around The World
My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.
2014 - 2015
Pursuing a Passion for Design
After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design.
2015 - 2022
An Amazing Experience at SCAD
My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.
2022 - Present
In My Free Time
When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.
An Adventure Around The World
My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.
2014 - 2015
Work Experience
My Story
Pursuing a Passion for Design
After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).
2015 - 2022
An Amazing Experience at SCAD
My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.
2022 - Present
In My Free Time
When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.
An Adventure Around The World
My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.
2014 - 2015
Pursuing a Passion for Design
After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).
2015 - 2022
An Amazing Experience at SCAD
My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.
2022 - Present
In My Free Time
When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.
An Adventure Around The World
My story begins when I was just 9 years old, and my family took me on a year-long adventure around the globe. From camping in the African wilderness to trekking to Everest Base Camp, those experiences shaped who I am today—more open-minded, empathetic, and resilient.
2014 - 2015
Pursuing a Passion for Design
After returning from a year of global adventures with my family, I channeled my love for travel into creative pursuits, helping with the Earth Trekkers travel blog and inspiring others to explore the world. In middle and high school, my passion for art shone through, earning me a Scholastic Art Award for a series based on our travels, and later, I painted a 60ft mural at my high school to boost school spirit. When it came time to choose a college, I followed my passion for creativity over the pressure to pursue engineering, leading me to SCAD, where I discovered my calling in User Experience Design (UXD).
2015 - 2022
An Amazing Experience at SCAD
My time at SCAD has been incredible, filled with collaborative projects like Cheers and close friendships with talented UX students who have supported my growth. I’ve taken on leadership roles, including project manager for a SCADpro course, where I lead a team of 16 designers to create a proof of concept for Deloitte. As a mentor to UX and graphic design students, and an officer in the Future Leaders of UX club, I guide and empower students by organizing events and offering 1:1 sessions. My involvement in design challenges and class successes has allowed me to become a role model for my peers.
2022 - Present
In My Free Time
When I'm not working, I love traveling, hiking, running, reading, and painting, always seeking new experiences that enrich my design perspective. I recently started competing in triathlons, and I have a dream of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, a two-month journey from New Mexico to Washington State.