UX/UI Designer Intern - Vosyn (Core Audio-Player Experience)
Duration: Sep 2025 - Mar 2026
Summary:
- Designed the core audio-player experience for an early-stage AI startup's multilingual media platform (pre-launch), focusing on intuitive AI playback recommendations and seamless user navigation
- The project aimed to create a consistent and accessible media playback interface that enhances user engagement through clear feedback and efficient task flows
Responsibilities:
- Designed sketches to high-fidelity Figma prototypes for the audio-player experience.
- Mapped information architecture and task flows to streamline platform journeys.
- Contributed reusable media-player components to the design system with documented interaction states.
- Iterated control placement and layout based on usability feedback.
- Collaborated with product and engineering teams to align on feasibility and tradeoffs.
Technologies: Figma, Design Systems, Prototyping, Accessibility (WCAG, AODA)
UX Researcher & Product Designer (Independent) - OCAD University, Master's Research Project (Diet Diary)
Duration: Dec 2025 - May 2026
Summary:
- Conducted a REB-approved mixed-methods study to understand the breakdown of sugar-conscious eating habits, leading to the design of a personalized mobile app that supports habit-building and motivation
- The project combined surveys, interviews, and co-design workshops to capture emotional and cultural contexts influencing diet behaviors
Responsibilities:
- Designed and executed a mixed-methods research study including surveys, interviews, and co-design workshops.
- Recruited participants through social media and managed data collection and analysis.
- Translated research insights into a high-fidelity mobile app prototype featuring personalized onboarding and an emotional-support chatbot.
- Conducted usability testing to refine the app design.
Technologies: UX Research Methods, High-Fidelity Prototyping, Mobile App Design, Usability Testing
UX Designer & UX Researcher - OCAD University (Reuse Depot)
Duration: Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
Summary:
- Designed a QR-enabled mobile web service to improve student engagement with campus material reuse programs by addressing awareness and guidance issues
- The project involved user research and testing to create focused mobile flows for donating, finding, and picking up items, promoting sustainability on campus
Responsibilities:
- Conducted interviews and field observations to identify user needs and barriers.
- Developed personas, journey maps, and synthesized research findings.
- Tested digital and physical concepts to evaluate usability and awareness impact.
- Designed separate mobile flows for key user tasks to enhance clarity and focus.
Technologies: User Research, Journey Mapping, Mobile Web Design, QR Code Integration
Teaching Assistant - OCAD University (Teaching Assistant Role)
Duration: Jan - Apr & Sep - Dec 2025
Summary:
- Supported course instruction by leading tutorials and office hours, providing students with clear, actionable feedback aligned with course rubrics
- Assisted the instructor in facilitating student learning and assessment
Responsibilities:
- Led tutorials and office hours for students.
- Provided feedback based on course rubrics.
- Coordinated with the instructor to ensure consistent student support.
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