hey there,
i’m joan.
A grad student majoring in UX Design & Research @University of Michigan School of Information.
learn ☁️
endeavor ⛈️
improve ☀️
Embarking on my college journey, I initially explored Cognitive Science, delving into the intricacies of human behavior and psychology. However, a key realization struck me—I could seamlessly align this understanding with my profound interest in UX Design.
Since then, I’ve been developing my design and client communication skills, focusing on creating interactive systems that meet and exceed user needs and expectations. This passion led me to successfully graduate from UofM with a B.S. in Information & a B.A. in Cognitive Science.
Driven by a collaborative spirit, I’m dedicated to designing effective and delightful digital solutions that authentically enhance people’s lives!
I’m actively looking for a 2025 full-time position!
my skills.
design: UX/UI Design · Product Design · Graphic Design · Wireframing · Prototyping · Mock-Ups · Design Systems
research: User Interviews · Journey Mapping ·
Affinity Diagramming · User Personas · A/B Testing ·
Usability Testing · Data Analysis
tools: Figma · Sketch · Miro · Adobe XD · Photoshop ·
Illustrator · Qualtrics · Google Suite · Git · VS Code
coursework.
ux: MSI Mastery Course · UX Capstone ·
Interaction Design Studio · Digital Product Design · Advanced Graphic Design · Citizen Interaction Design · UX Research at Scale · Needs Assessment & Usability
more ux: Automotive UX · Automotive UI Design · Advanced Automotive Visual Design · Games & UX
programming: Web Design/Development ·
Intermediate Programming (Python) ·
Building Data-Driven Apps · Information Architecture · Servers, The Shell, and Git
ongoing endeavors.
recent projects:
Masters Capstone Project with U-M Taubman
UX Capstone Project with Dress for Success
Civic UX Research Project with the City of Dearborn
design activities:
UMSI Water and Land Use Design Jam
UMSI Civic User Testing (CUT) Group
more about
Me.
When I’m not designing you can find me…
✨ Kicking off my day with a cup of iced latte—my daily dose of joy!
🏰 Rewatching Disney/Studio Ghibli movies
🏀 Playing basketball with my friends
🐱 Having playtime/therapy with my cat
🥞 Trying to bake the cutest pancakes
😋 Eating sushi rolls or pizza
🍰 Exploring the best dessert spots
💙 Listening to old k-pop songs
Music currently in my playlist:
🎵 Steal The Show by Lauv
🎵 Super Shy by NewJeans
🎵 Falling Like The Stars by James Arthur