Hi there! I'm Karen, an enthusiastic recent grad wgo studied Engineering and Computer Science at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. As a product designer, I'm dedicated to leveraging my technical background and UX design experience to create products that establish meaningful connections with users and contribute to positive social impact, particularly within underserved communities.

About

What I have done

My design journey began in high school, where I initially focused on industrial design. After graduation, I explored graphic design and collaborated with startups in my community. In 2021, I discovered my true passion for UX and Product design, a commitment that continues to grow. Currently working towards the Google UX certificate , I'm committed to honing my UX design skills and staying ahead of industry trends.

Beyond the design realm, you'll find me exploring delightful restaurants, immersing myself in spoken word poetry, building in VR, and satisfying my wanderlust through travel. I'm not just a designer; I'm on a mission to make technology more inclusive, enjoyable, and impactful for everyone. Let's build something amazing together!

  • Disruptive AI Data UI/UX Intern

    I redesign the website for visual coherence and accessibility and collaborated with a global team to launch a responsive platform, reducing user drop-off.

  • UX intern

    Researched and designed for an experience tailored for obstetricians to use when recording a patient's laboratory data during pregnancy.

  • Product Design Intern

    Designed an onboarding experience for a new Facebook Watch product that helped users adjust to the new product

  • Inclusive Design Lab Research Assistant

    Developed design solutions for diverse users by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, designers, and engineers to brainstorm and prototype.

  • UX Assistant

    Enhanced understanding of Smith College students' needs by developing research plans, and usability tests and analyzing survey data to understand the user behavior and sentiment for a library redesign