I’m a designer and developer pursuing a Master of Information Management and Systems at UC Berkeley. Working at the intersection of UX, product design, and front-end engineering, I combine human-centered thinking, visual creativity, and technical problem-solving to create digital experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and thoughtfully built.

This portfolio brings together my design projects, development work, and creative practice. Explore my work and experience below, or browse the postcards above to discover original illustrations and animations inspired by my travels.

Projects

LearnLink

Senior Design Capstone & Honors Thesis Project

LearnLink is a web-based platform built to make forming and managing study groups in large, fast-paced courses simple and effective. With smart matching, easy scheduling, and real-time communication, it helps students find the right peers, stay organized, and build community.

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This Portfolio

Self-Designed & Developed

This portfolio is more than a website. It’s a reflection of my life, my travels, and a lifelong dedication to creativity. Built with Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS, and brought to life with Framer Motion animations and custom Canva artwork, it showcases both my technical skills and my personal story.

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Redesign of 25Live

HCI Design Alternatives Project

We redesigned 25Live, the platform for student event scheduling, to make it clearer, simpler, and more consistent. By applying HCI principles and iterating through user feedback, we transformed a cluttered and confusing system into a streamlined, user-friendly prototype.

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Camp System

Software Engineering Course Project

The Camp System started as a console app and was later expanded into an online prototype for managing campers, staff, and activities. Using JSON for data storage and exchange, it demonstrated how a simple backend-driven system could evolve into a more accessible web-based tool.

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Lagree Life Map

Information Design & Visual Storytelling

The Lagree Life Map transforms the Megaformer into a visual timeline of my personal growth. Each movement represents a stage of my life, while the machine’s springs illustrate the challenges and resistance that helped me grow stronger along the way.

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Professional Experience

Tech

Mar 2023 – Jan 2024
Capgemini
Intern, MS Azure Technology · Smart Herb Garden
- Built a Smart Herb Garden web app with React on Microsoft Azure
- Designed detailed UI mockups and helped build the front-end interface
- Worked with cross-functional teams in Azure DevOps to integrate features
- React
- Azure
- Azure DevOps
- UI Design
Feb 2022 – Aug 2022
University of South Carolina
Data Science Software Developer · Research Assistant
- Developed topic-modeling algorithms in Python for research projects
- Built data visualizations in JavaScript
- Worked remotely ~20 hrs/week during the school year and 31 hrs/week in summer
- Python
- JavaScript
- Topic Modeling
- Data Visualization

Leadership

May 2022 – Dec 2023
USC CHAARG
Treasurer
- Managed the chapter's budget and bank accounts with the executive team and national organization
- Planned social events, including a well-attended Semi-Formal
- Led weekly small groups to build community and member engagement
- Leadership
- Finance
- Event Planning
Aug 2018 – May 2020
Dance Department
Dance Instructor Assistant
- Led warm-ups and helped teach choreography
- Managed and motivated groups of young students during class
- Teaching
- Choreography
- Leadership

Additional Experience

929 Kitchen & Bar
Jan 2023 – Jul 2026
Server
Served up to ten tables at once in a high-volume restaurant
Photos: 929 Kitchen & Bar Instagram
MOA Korean BBQ
Sep 2023 – Feb 2025
Server
Cooked tableside across multiple grills while serving several tables
Photos: MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - Columbia Instagram
1801 Grille
Jun 2022 – Dec 2022
Host
Managed reservations, seating, and guest flow with front-of-house staff
Pelican's SnoBalls
May 2020 – Aug 2022
Snoballer
Up to 50 hrs/week in summer serving customers in a fast-paced shop

Education

In progress · Class of 2028
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Information Management and Systems
Berkeley, CA
Class of 2025
University of South Carolina
B.S. in Computer Science
Columbia, SC · Minor in Data Science · Summa Cum Laude · Phi Beta Kappa · Tau Beta Pi · Honors Thesis: LearnLink
Spring 2024
University of Leeds
Study Abroad Semester
Leeds, England

Skills

Here are my highlights. Pick a sticker pack to see more!

React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Figma
Prototyping
User Research
Usability Testing
Interaction Design
Design Systems
Node.js
Tailwind CSS

Creative Practice

Photography

Despite never being formally trained in photography, I have always had a passion for capturing the world around me, and I'm especially proud of the creative eye I've developed. Click any photo to see it larger and read the story behind it.

15 pieces · scroll to see them all, click one to read its story