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More About Me 🤸♂️
Hello, I'm Miranda or Mandy! I am a recent grad at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, with a B.S. in Information Sciences with a concentration in UX + HCI, and a minor in Art + Design .
Besides school, I was a UX Design Intern at AbbVie, primarily working on the Unity design system and react library. Additionally, I also was a product designer for Hack4Impact, creating digital solutions with partnered non profits. + part time barista-ing!
Why Design? 🌱
My journey in design has been a fascinating one. With a natural inclination towards creativity, I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in a creative field. Growing up in the Bay Area has exposed me to the world of technology. I later was introduced to UI/UX and product design, and there is where I found my role in the tech space!
My design philosophy is driven by my genuine love of working with people, designing with the user in mind. I believe that diverse perspectives enrich the creative journey, sparking new ideas and refining existing ones. My authentic love of working with people is what has pushed me to continue my design journey, testing my limits with new solutions and technology. Creating digital solutions to impact others. I believe that I can make a change through design, no matter how big or small.
Outside of Design 🌿
Outside of design I love coffee, photography, traveling, running, dyeing my hair, and banana grams!
Design Roadmap 🦌
Experience
📌 Freelance Designer
AbbVie / User Experience Designer
Hack4Impact / Product Designer + Director
Cargill / User Experience + Research Intern
Sylly Dating / Founding UX Designer
Campus Involvement
Design Innovation / User Experience Design Instructor
Product Space / Product Management Associate
HackIllinois / Design Team Member
Illinois Design Consulting / User Experience Design Consultant
Founders Illinois Entrepreneurs / Community Team