WORK
Case studies in attention, interpretation, and action.
Each project began with a different question. The throughline is how I used research and collaboration to find the signal, challenge assumptions, and create a clearer path forward.
INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE · SOLO CONCEPT
Balanced Lens
Traditional news structures can overwhelm users and leave little room for personal context.
One bilingual card-sorting session challenged the default hierarchy and inspired a more customizable, user-controlled approach to navigation.
DIRECTION SHAPED
A testable information-architecture concept centered on relevance, agency, and bias awareness.
What this demonstrates: Cultural interpretation and ethical product thinking
PRODUCT DESIGN · TEAM LEAD
Aventi
I led research synthesis and product direction while helping a distributed team move from a broad opportunity to a high-fidelity MVP in six weeks.
Leisure planning must work across different interests, budgets, schedules, and social styles.
TEAM OUTCOME
Two prioritized flows, tested with four participants, and a clearer product direction.
What this demonstrates: Team leadership, research synthesis, and iteration
RESEARCH · INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
WooMe
Furniture sites often organize products around retail systems rather than how people understand their homes.
Card sorting exposed a gap between what participants said and how they actually organized information.
DESIGN RESPONSE
A dual-path navigation model supporting room-first and product-first browsing.
What this demonstrates: Behavioral research and systems thinking
GENERATIVE RESEARCH · SOLO PROJECT
BreatheSpace
People may value mindfulness while struggling to find time, quiet, or an approachable way to practice.
A 28-person survey translated broad wellness questions into a focused opportunity for flexible, low-friction support.
RESEARCH OUTCOME
Three product principles to take into concept testing: brief, adaptable, and personally relevant.
What this demonstrates: Opportunity framing and research synthesis
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