Visuality, technology, and culture are near and dear to my heart. As a product of the ’80s, I was surrounded by a bright and optimistic American culture and new technology. I learned from a young age how to work with technology and different types of visual and cultural analyses. I wrote my first command lines in DOS at age 8 and took my first photography course at 12. Through exposure to these topics at an early age, I have a native familiarity with their principles. I carry these experiences forward and use them daily in my professional and personal life. After completing degrees in Anthropology and Liberal Arts, I decided to offer my skills as a freelancer -- everything from research to design to development. Throughout my freelancing career, I began to narrow my focus to User Experience.

To prepare for this new focus, I am currently enrolled in the Designlab UX Academy with an emphasis on design, and I completed the Usability Testing Bootcamp on Udemy.com by David Travis. During this period, I am polishing existing skills while adding new ones to my skill set through hands-on projects, readings, group critiques, and weekly meetings with a mentor. In addition, I am continuing to freelance and improve my portfolio.

Looking forward, I plan to gain employment as a UX or Product Designer. I hope to work for a medium to large-sized company that has a commitment to social values I share and is in the education, medical, or entertainment industries. One day I hope to lead a creative team that works closely with other disciplines such as development and research in a collaborative environment.