Academic Design Projects
2022 — Present
Brand and Packaging Design
- Created a full brand and product extension for DripLabs, a confectionery-inspired cosmetics brand, developing packaging prototypes, logos, and advertising assets.
- Designed and rendered packaging mockups in Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Adobe Dimension to achieve polished, realistic visuals for presentation.
- Focused on color systems, layout precision, and product storytelling to achieve professional, presentation-ready outcomes.
UX / UI Research and Prototyping
- Led and managed team projects such as PlotJam (collaborative writing app) and NeuroNest (a wellness organization app for caregivers of neurodivergent children) to ensure work efficiency and product clarity.
- Conducted user interviews, affinity mapping, and usability testing to inform design decisions and improve usability.
- Created wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma, integrating user feedback to improve navigation, accessibility, and interface clarity.
Illustration and Visual Storytelling
- Designed a modern Wizard of Oz poster and a conceptual book cover, combining expressive typography, color, and layout to convey narrative and emotion.
- Created a series of watercolor illustrations for a collaborative menu redesign project, merging hand-rendered artwork with digital layout systems for a cohesive restaurant identity.
- Combined traditional and digital techniques to create expressive, content-aligned visuals.
Interactive and Web Design Projects
- Developed browser-based interactive pieces and mini-games using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and the p5.js library.
- Built responsive website layouts using HTML and CSS to translate visual design principles into functional digital interfaces.
- Experimented with front-end structures, user flow, and accessibility standards to enhance interactivity and visual hierarchy.
Restaurant Manager — Taco Mama
2020 — 2023
- Supervised and trained staff, managed scheduling, and oversaw day-to-day operations in a high-volume restaurant.
- Prioritized a supportive team environment where employees felt comfortable communicating openly, strengthening morale and collaboration.
- Coordinated communication between multiple teams to maintain efficiency and consistency in fast-paced conditions.
- Developed organization, adaptability, and leadership skills transferable to managing collaborative design and client projects.