Skills
I design educational products that are interactive, accessible, and culturally relevant: to increase user engagement and motivation. I am especially dedicated to designing products for a culturally/linguistically diverse audience, and for individuals with disabilities.
Agile Design
Utilizing agile design practices to create interactive products/user experiences.
Design Tools
Using Visual Studio Code, Atom, Adobe XD, and Photoshop to produce high caliber wireframes, prototypes/product mockups (including web/app prototypes), and user journeys.
Technical Skills
Functional knowledge of front-end programming: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Python for web/app development and web hosting: Github, and Heroku.
Interpersonal Strengths
Team Leadership, Communication, Collaborative Problem Solving, Consulting, Staff Development, Organization, and Public Speaking.
Portfolio
A11Y Swift Playground: App Prototype
Built a protoype of an accessible version of Apple's Swift Playground for users who are blind. This design combines Apple's accessibility features with another Apple product, allowing users to engage in the app activities on an iPad— without the need for supplementary Embossed Braille materials.
Britannica for Parents: Guest Article
Wrote an article for Britannica for Parents that offers advice and tips for how to help children with special needs adjust to remote learning.
Borders Museum Exhibit
Served as the Designer and Co-developer of an interactive museum exhibit that explores the history of the U.S.-Mexico border. The exhibit incorporates inclusive features for individuals with diverse learning/orthopedic needs, and offers an application that allows visitors to have a more personalized exhibit experience.