Designing for Clarity: OpenSnow Design Interview
I walk through a real-world UX design challenge for OpenSnow, where I reimagined the map layer drawer and simplified weather data presentation across mobile and desktop. I share my wireframes, design process, and reflections on tackling complex information architecture and improving user discoverability—all within a tight timeline. Ideal for designers interested in weather apps, usability, and mobile-first design thinking.
SyncUp: Plan Events. Split Expenses.
Participating in the 2025 DeveloperWeek Hackathon was an opportunity to reignite my passion for design, challenge my project management skills, and connect with developers in the Bay Area. Over two intense weeks, my team and I built SyncUp, a platform designed to simplify event planning and expense management. This blog details our journey—from ideation and competitive analysis to design iterations and overcoming technical roadblocks. Along the way, I navigated the challenges of collaborating with engineers, refining UI/UX based on real-world constraints, and ensuring a seamless user experience. Here’s how we brought SyncUp to life.
🎓 A Master of Product Design!
Discover my transformative journey through the Creative Technology and Design M.S. Program at the University of Colorado Boulder, where I explored the captivating intersection of technology and art, ultimately steering my passion towards digital product design. This blog post delves into my personal and academic growth, highlighting the evolution of my design skills from day one to my final projects. Join me as I reflect on the challenges, triumphs, and pivotal experiences that shaped my path.
😢 Goodbye, Transformations Community
In a farewell to my co-workers at The Transformations Community, I reflect on my journey transitioning from a web developer to a product designer with a wide array of product types. Over these past years, I've grown immensely, thanks to the nurturing environment and the challenging projects that pushed me in my methodologies and communication styles. As I close this chapter, I'm grateful for the lessons learned and the relationships forged.
MoneyTalks: Empowering Financial Literacy
MoneyTalks was a project I completed for my Master’s degree. The product aimed to empower those with lower socio-economic backgrounds to plan for their financial future. In addition to being a Designer and Researcher for this project, I also took on the role of product manager where I looked at go to market strategies, constructed design requirements, created product timelines, and set desired outcomes.
Boulderthon - A UX Case Study
During my time in Grad School, I got the chance to work with a local company as a UX Researcher. I along with 5 other UX researchers conducted a UX Research Case Study on the effectiveness of the Boulderthon Website.
Check out our findings!