
Beyond the Interface
Visual Narratives.
Outside of my core UX practice, I explore visual storytelling, public engagement, and cause-driven design. From social campaigns to design publications and hand-drawn artwork, this space captures the heart of my creative expression and volunteer collaborations.
Designing for Social Impact & Public Voice
TEDx Milpitas
Design for Ideas Worth Spreading
Creating branded speaker visuals, event identity assets, and campaign-ready social media content
Ensuring consistency across Instagram and LinkedIn to align with TEDx’s visual language and community tone
Helping amplify ideas by crafting accessible, high-energy visuals for a diverse, local audience
SHIELD Conference, Italy
Safety Through Design
Developed motion graphic videos and post visuals for an international online safety event
Highlighted themes like inclusion, resilience, and global collaboration through visual storytelling
Co-created with organizers to reflect values of trust and community in a digitally connected world
Publications & Research
Design Case – Published in the International Journal of Designs for Learning (IJDL) - Indiana University Libraries
Author, VOL 16, Issue 1 (2025)
Published in IJDL, a peer-reviewed academic journal by the Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT) and published by the Indiana University Libraries
Design case highlights Tune Trek, a multi-platform music education ecosystem for children (ages 3–7) and their parents
Focused on accessibility, gamification, and character-driven dashboards to support practice without prior music theory knowledge
Developed and tested through participatory methods with teachers, children, and parents
UX Researcher – Dominican University, San Rafael, CA
Memory Care & Community Design | Nov 2024–Present
Conducting ethnographic research in memory care environments
Co-authoring a white paper on art therapy, spatial interaction, and senior well-being
Partnering with academic and community stakeholders
Managing Editor – IJISAR (2021–Present)
ijisar.com
The International Journal of Integrated Studies and Research (IJISAR) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal focused on multidisciplinary research in law, humanities, management, and design.
Oversee editorial workflows for design articles and created the journal’s logo and branding system
Maintain consistent visual identity across digital and print formats
Managing Editor – Pen Acclaims (2018–2020) penacclaims.com
Pen Acclaims is a national journal promoting interdisciplinary research across technology, management, law, and the humanities
Led visual layout and editorial refinement for design-focused submissions
Developed branded templates and ensured design quality in published content
Visual Art from Sound
I create Concept Art, merging sound and visuals to tell stories through paintings. Each piece is a visual translation of the music I listen to.
If you're curious to see more of how these experiences take shape, including my #SongsToPaintings series, join me on Instagram, where I share the stories behind my art.