UX Adjacent Work

Projects

  • 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.

  • Water Residential Assistance Program Site

    Contextual Inquiry

    Utilizing contextual inquiry methods to make strategic recommendations on the topic of water conservation and protection in Michigan

  • Intro Presentation Slide

    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

  • My team and I holding up the winning check

    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.

  • 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.

  • Me holding my MHacks badge

    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.