This collection highlights my passion for fostering UX culture, mentoring emerging designers, and inspiring others. Featured projects include a monthly UX culture email series, a quarterly user research education series, and both local and online mentorship programs.
In 2020, I launched AIGA West Michigan’s first mentorship program. After two years of leading it, I proudly passed the torch to become a mentor myself. The mentorships and friendships I’ve built through these programs have been so rewarding.
While UX may seem like magic, it’s built on a foundation of research and principles that drive exceptional user experiences. when I get the chance, I love talking about the power of UX and sharing fun, practical tips for cross-functional teams. I do this because I’m passionate about sparking excitement for UX and championing user-centered design as a core pillar that drives success.
I joined Joon Loloi as their only UX designer, where UX was still a new concept to the company. When our sister company Loloi Rugs hired their first UX designer, we teamed up to launch a monthly email digest to promote UX culture. We chose a magic/occult theme for this digest. I created the branding and illustrations for it.
As an extension of UX Moonthly, we started a talk series focused on research topics to engage the business and spark interest in UXR. I loved creating these talks, incorporating animations and interactive moments to make them more engaging and memorable. This type of work is where I SHINE.
The more talks I delivered and emails I designed, the deeper I fell in love with this brand. I infused that passion into every corner of this website and my personal branding.
