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Available for New Opportunities

From visual systems to product strategy

A multidisciplinary design background shaped by fintech, HCI, and safety-critical research.

NASA
Carnegie Mellon University
Paysign
Zappos
my work

Select Projects

Selected projects across product, UX, and design from research and strategy to polished, thoughtful experiences.

Additional Work

Before and alongside my product work, I've built a foundation in graphic design, branding, and game design, leading visual identity and marketing for fintech, and narrative and UI design for award-winning indie games. This breadth shapes how I approach product: a strong visual craft, an instinct for storytelling, and an understanding of how design moves people, not just interfaces.

A collage of additional design work across branding, marketing, and game design

Core Strengths

I combine product thinking, research, interaction design, and visual craft to create thoughtful digital experiences for complex, human-centered problems.

Product Strategy
Turning ambiguity into clear product direction, MVP scope, and design priorities.
UX Research & Synthesis
Uncovering user needs through interviews, testing, and qualitative analysis.
Interaction Design
Designing flows and prototypes that make complex tasks feel clear.
Visual & UI Systems
Creating polished, accessible interfaces grounded in strong visual craft.
Human-Centered AI
Designing AI-enabled experiences that support human judgment, trust, and decision-making.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Working across research, product, engineering, and stakeholders to move ideas forward.

Community & Leadership

Beyond my own work, I'm committed to growing the design community around me. As a facilitator for the Las Vegas UX & Product Design meetup, I host monthly workshops, talks, and guest speakers that connect and educate tech and startup professionals. As Friends of Figma Las Vegas chapter lead, I moderate an active design community and create networking opportunities and resources for designers at every stage. I believe good design culture is built together, not alone.

A Las Vegas UX & Product Design meetup hosted by Valerie Caña