My UX design and research approach is driven by human-centered design, meeting both user needs and business goals. I specialize in accessibility, UI design, usability testing, user research, and responsive design.

I graduated magna cum laude distinction with a MSc in Interaction Design from Tallinn University January 2024. Before diving into UX design, I received my BA, and was a fine art teacher.

Currently, I am teaching an online course, Storytelling Through Data and Design, with non-profit TechFleet on the maven platform. I’m also always staying up to date with the latest developments in gen-AI tools such as Figma, Miro, and the Adobe Suite.

Projects & Achievements

Master Class Instructor

Developing original curriculum for my course Storytelling Through Data and Design. Lecturing 2x weekly for month-long cohorts taught on the Maven educational platform, in association with Tech Fleet non-profit.

Co-founder of Rose City Techies Meetup

I am a co-organizer of a 5-star Meetup, Rose City Techies. We have 600+ members, with 28% of our members coming to 2 or more events. We foster a diverse community of tech professionals in the Portland area.

Masters Thesis on M-Banking

I explored how users perceive UI of the top 4 US banks, and evaluated trust and risk perception. I conducted a survey with 50+ responses and interviewed over a dozen people. Ask me about it or check out my final thesis paper here!

UX & Interaction Design Intern

I improved the volunteer program at the West Colombia Gorge Humane Society through ethnographic field work and a survey. Read my final report here.

End-to-end UX/UI Design and Research

I love the UX process and being involved in an entire project is a treat, just as much as zooming in on individual features or user needs. I completed website redesigns for 2 startups, MindWellth and Oral Radiology Experts.

Logo Design & Branding

I have created multiple logos for clients such as Willamette Valley Tissue, EnrichIV, Portland UX Design Hub, and MindWellth. UI design and branding are elements of design I love to work on! I typically work in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Check out my Behance or Dribble accounts!

Hackathon 2nd Place Winner

Designed a mobile app for womens' safety with a team including 2 developers, 1 PM, and 2 UX designers. Womens' Rights Buildathon March 2024 - check out my case study.