Headling Bestfolios

Headling Cofolios

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• Selected among 100 students for the externship program with Snapchat and Extern to gain knowledge on how to build a successful lens utilizing Snap’s Lens Studio.

• Developed an AR lens focused on the theme "Sports that Bring Us Together" by creating a time capsule-like memory portal where users walkthrough their captures they had at games.

• Chosen as one of seven students who had one of the top lenses in the program, I presented my lens to the Snap AR team.

• Gained an understanding of how to meet client needs to enhance user engagement and retention by focusing on the storytelling behind it.

• Selected as the sole Product Designer where I created user flows to meet product needs and 500+ wireframes (from low to high-fidelity).

• Worked with Google’s open-source design system (Material 3) with the Senior UI Designer to finalize the in-app design for the Beta/Pilot

• Discovered UX flaws while testing in TestFlight to rediscover essential usability functions while connecting to the user journey.

• Successfully launched my designs on the Apple and Google Play Store in June 2023 following positive feedback during user testing.

• Redesigned the Website by developing mid and high-fidelity designs on Figma and Framer increasing user engagement by 25%.

• Researched and implemented 2024 Web Design trends, including Bento Grids and Scroll Animation, in alignment with the CEO's vision.

• Analyzed application usage and data from 100+ marketplaces, directly addressing improvements and data issues with the VP of Product.

• Created UI designs, icons, and technical documentation for developer specs using Figma, Confluence, Jira, and internal HTML/CSS.

• Assisted the QA team in identifying test scenarios, documenting cases, performing regression testing, and competitor analysis.

• Chosen among 50 students nationwide for the design summit uniting students in design from the tech, fashion, and textiles world.

• Developed a website and public AR Lens on Snap within a three-day challenge, showcasing the mini Spring/Summer 2024 Collection.

• Selected from a pool of thousands of candidates to work closely with leaders of RippleMatch’s Leadership Team
• Leveraged various growth strategies and tools including social media, email marketing, presentations, and peer and faculty member networking to grow the user base and awareness on campus
• Strategically assessed growth and performance metrics to improve, change and/or help design new growth strategies

• Sole UX/UI Intern selected from a pool of 10, concurrently contributing to Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design teams.

• Identified bugs and design issues and implemented my designs into the MVP and website, leveraging HTML and CSS for web development.

KP Design Challenge 2024

My AR projects during my AR Mobile Design graduate level class

A walkthrough of my mobile app redesign for Forbes Magazine’s app

• Learned how to develop and monetize games on Zepeto using Unity during the 10 Week Fellowship Program

• Received a certificate and $50,000 worth of marketing support at the end of the program for our game

• Collaborated with Professor Ian McDermott and three other students on groundbreaking research using AR technology to aid visually impaired individuals in art comprehension via Microsoft HoloLens (and future integration with Apple Vision Pro and Quest 3).

• Conducted 10 user interviews with experts in HCI, AR/VR design, and the Deaf Services Division to gather valuable insights for the research study and led user research on visually impaired behavior related to haptic feedback and spatial audio/awareness.

• Developed practical proficiency in 3D scanning, photogrammetry, audio recording, and hologram integration through hands-on exploration.

• One of 50 students who were selected for the Summer Guild program

• Learned how to code using the Thunkable programming software to create mid and high-fidelity prototypes

• Discovered false algorithms in the industry and why it’s relevant to underrepresented groups in tech today

• Worked in a small group with two Corporate Mentors from Microsoft to build an app using Thunkable that would solve issues about making connections on campus in a five-day challenge

AR Strategies for Advertisers Certificate, utilizing Snap AR to drive business goals, enhance engagement, and optimize campaigns.

Awarded as a Top 100 Intern of 2023, showcasing excellence in internship performance.

Career.edYou Academy Participant Certificate, gaining insights into JPMC's diverse lines of business in fintech.

User Experience Design Certificate, equipping me with a systematic and data-driven approach to UX design.

• Worked with a nonprofit organization named YKnot to help rebuild their website’s design and functionality

• Recognized technical & design issues within the current website and researched how competitors were successful

• Collaborated with team members to find/design a solution that for YKnot’s Admin and Teacher Portal