This story is about how I got over my nerves preparing for an interview and developed new-found confidence instead. — Interviews used to be super nerve-wracking for me when I was in high school and even college — the fear of saying the wrong thing, saying too much or too little, or not being charismatic enough to win over my interviewer. The fear of rejection devoured my confidence. Nowadays, those…

I’ve been working with a friend of mine to create the branding for her up-and-coming business. She’s a yoga instructor whose goal is to provide a welcoming space for people of color to practice yoga, mindfulness, and overall self-care. …

Why Accessibility Matters — In part 3 of “My top rookie mistakes as a UX/UI Designer” series, I will continue to share what I’ve learned while becoming a designer. If you read part 1 and 2 of my series, you will know that I’ve made many mistakes, and probably still will. This 3-part series…

How I’m learning to push forward during a time of uncertainty. — I’ve been unemployed-ish for about three months now. After graduating, I spent most of my days applying for jobs, working on my craft, and picking up freelance design gigs to gain experience in UX/UI design. The uncertainty at the time was a bit scary but exciting. In the wake of…

Mistakes Made in Working With Real Clients — In one of my previous posts, I shared a few of my biggest mistakes as a rookie in the UX/UI design industry, particularly when it comes to ideation and prototyping. …

I explore the question of whether or not involving people necessarily means that your design process is human-centered. Short answer is: no. — Feel free to read part 1 of this case study. In part 2 of Zach’s video, titled “The Try Guys EXTREME Caffeine Taste Test — Zach’s Tea ep2”, he invites the rest of the Try Guys (Ned, Eugene, and Keith) to “join” him in his quest to create the perfect…

Systemic racism is real, and in order to work towards change, it’s not enough just to say you’re anti-racist. We have to actively fight against it. This week, I actively chose to leverage my design skills and amplify the designs of others as an act of solidarity and activism. We…

I explore the question of whether or not involving people necessarily means that your design process is human-centered. Short answer is: no. — I’m a self-proclaimed Tryceratops (an appropriately cute and fitting name that has been given to Try Guy fans across the globe), and if you don’t know who the Try Guys are, no worries. It’s not completely relevant to this post. …

Mistakes Made in Ideation & Prototyping As a novice UX/UI designer who still has much to learn about the field as a whole, I can say with confidence that I’ve been able to learn and grow from many of my mistakes. And my, were they big ones! I will be…