
UX Adjacent Work
Projects
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Re-Thinking NeuraLink
A critical accessibility redesign of Neuralink’s website, focused on inclusive communication and visual language. This solo project challenged ableist messaging and proposed alternative designs that center cognitive diversity and dignity.
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Contextual Inquiry
Utilizing contextual inquiry methods to make strategic recommendations on the topic of water conservation and protection in Michigan
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Quick A11y Audit: Sephora Site
A solo accessibility audit of Sephora’s site using automated tools (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse) and manual methods . My project highlights common violations on major e-commerce sites and calls out overlooked barriers in typography, navigation, and ARIA labeling.
Competitions
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UofM Ross FinTech Case Competition (Winners)
Worked in a team to propose a stablecoin-powered solution for a faster, cheaper cross-border payment system. Our pitch highlighted USDC on Solana for its scalability, speed, and low fees—earning us first place in this business + tech challenge.
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UofM Design Jam (Winners)
Worked with Ann Arbor water professionals on a proposal to implement rain gardens in dog park settings to promote water conservation education. Applied paper prototyping for demonstration and building affinity walls.
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MHacks
A hackathon project aimed at helping users discover their next video game based on mood and preferences. I contributed to early development, experimenting with API integration and exploring collaborative workflows in VS Code.