Google
Position:
UX Design Intern
Project:
NDA (Features for Google Home App)
Tools Used:
Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Photoshop
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Worked at the Google Home App team, focusing on smart home integration and user experience in Seoul, South Korea.
All of my work is under an NDA. Please reach out to me if you have any questions regarding my work.
My Impact
1. User Research and Competitive Analysis
2. Designed and Prototyped User Interfaces
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Conducted in-depth research on user complaints and pain points, and analyzed competitive products to identify and implement effective solutions to enhance user experience.
Created comprehensive user interfaces and interactive prototypes for the Google Home App, ensuring timely delivery of projects using Figma and Adobe XD.
Worked closely with engineers, UX researchers, and product managers to develop and refine product features, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
What I Learned
1. Always Communicate
2. Managing Projects by Setting Priorities
3. Bring Visuals to Share Idea
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ve learned not to be embarrassed if I'm unsure about something. Instead of struggling to find solutions on my own, asking for help is far more efficient, even if it feels uncomfortable. I've realized that no one will know I need assistance unless I reach out.
Using OKRs (Objectives and Key Results), I learned to prioritize tasks effectively by aligning them with project timelines, user priorities, and business needs.
Working with engineers, UX researchers, and product managers is very different from collaborating solely with designers. I learned that using visuals and graphs to convey my ideas is more effective and impactful than verbal explanations.
The New School Orientation Team
Position:
UX Design Lead, Product Designer
Tools Used:
HTML, CSS, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop
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Created a virtual campus tour experience and re-designed UX for virtual orientation modules during the COVID-19 pandemic, enhancing user experience through trend research and student test data.
My Impact
1. Redesigned UI of Online Orientation Sites
2. Captured Photography and Video Content
3. Developed and Structured Virtual Orientation Modules
4. Conducted Comparative Research on Online Orientation Modules
Employed HTML and CSS to revamp the user interface of online orientation sites, enhancing usability and visual appeal for a more engaging user experience.
Documented each campus through high-quality photography and video footage to develop an immersive virtual tour experience for incoming students, addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 e-learning transition.
Utilized Microsoft Excel to design and organize the format and content of virtual orientation modules, ensuring a clear and effective presentation of information for remote students
Analyzed online orientation modules from various universities to evaluate their effectiveness, identifying strengths and weaknesses to inform the development of our own modules.
My Photography Displayed on the Main Homepage
Pixar Animation Studios
Position:
Art Intern (for enviromental background)
Project:
NDA (Visual Environments for Animated Film)
Tools Used:
Presto, Universal Scene Description (USD), Adobe Creative Suites,
Pencil, Paper
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Illustrated environmental backgrounds and fine details for the feature film, gained exposure to the Presto and Universal Scene Description (USD) for animation process, and attended courses, workshops, and orientations to learn Pixar's design philosophy
All of my work is under an NDA. Please reach out to me if you have any questions regarding my work.
My Impact
1. Illustrated Environmental Background
for the Feature Film
2. Provided Critique and Feedback to Fellow Collages
Utilized Pixar's Presto and USD (Universal Scene Description) to create realistic and imaginative visual environments, incorporating fine details and textures to enhance the overall aesthetic and depth.
Actively engaged in collaborative critique and feedback sessions with fellow interns and team members, offering and receiving valuable insights. Participated in workshop and research sessions to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of our visual designs.
What I Learned
1. Attention to Fine Details and Textures
2. Aligning Design with Company Goals and Client Needs
I learned to meticulously focus on fine details and textures to ensure the creation of the highest-quality visual products. This involved developing a keen eye for subtle nuances and intricacies, applying precise techniques to enhance realism and depth, and consistently striving for excellence in every aspect of the design.
Learned to prioritize designing solutions that meet the company's goals and client’s expectations, rather than personal preferences, ensuring that the final product is impactful and aligned with project objectives.
Selected Work From the Workshop