Research

Improving DEI outcomes in the hiring process

Designed and developed a job recruitment platform to source and hire qualified, diverse candidates. Brave Award at UW HCDE Capstone Showcase 2023.

CodeHelp

Leveraged OpenAI’s large language models to implement a Python application to assist novice programmers with debugging, code explanations, and optimization.

Instagram Shopping Usability Study

IG Shopping Usability Study

Conducted interviews and usability testing to identify usability issues with Instagram Shopping, and provide design recommendations to improve user experience.

Light Rail Safety Study

Conducted field studies, interviews, and a survey to investigate how to improve the safety of nighttime light rail commuters.

Project 3

Redesigning the HCD Process

Proposed revisions to the Empathize, Define, and Test phases of Stanford's Design Thinking methodology to ensure a more inclusive and accurate understanding of user needs.