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: