Hi, I'm Ria! Get to know more about me.

I'm currently a junior attending Purdue University where I'm pursuing a degree in User Experience Design with a minor in psychology and a certificate in collaborative leadership. I have always had a passion for technology and design and absolutely love working in a field that allows me to creatively combine the two!

I am originally from Seattle, Washington where I developed my love for all outdoor activities including hiking, biking, swimming, and running. When I'm not designing you can find me reading, baking, or spending time with my friends and family:)

My Design Philosophy...

Through my experience as a student, intern, and designer, I have picked up some skills, values, and practices that I feel are essential in making a successful designer.

While there are so many important values to follow in the world of UX, these are some of the practices I try to apply to my everyday life and make me who I am as a designer:

Flexible Design Process

It's important to craft a design process that is optimized to fit each project's specific requirements. No two projects will have the same approach or design process.

Take Notice of Design Patterns

Taking notice of design trends and user experiences in everyday products can spark inspiration and be a point of reference in future designs.

Continuous Improvement

I value working with a growth mindset of continuous improvement. This mindset fosters a positive environment and serves as a reminder that design work is never finished.

Embrace Criticism

Constructive criticism can serve as a catalyst for innovation in design. It's important to find value in criticism and view it as an opportunity instead.

Professional Experience

SeekOut

Product Design Intern

Jun 2023–August 2023

Statsig

Product Design Intern

Jun 2022–August 2022

Starbucks

Tryer Center Intern

Nov 2019–Apr 2020

Projects

Hoka

Purdue UX

Aug 2023–Dec 2023

Northumbria University

Purdue UX Study Abroad

May 2023–Jun 2023

Antique Candle Company

Purdue UX

Jan 2023–May 2023

FordLabs

Purdue UX

Aug 2022–Dec 2022

Avanade

Purdue UX

Jan 2022–May 2022

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML,CSS, JavaScript

Java

Tableau

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Wireframing

Prototyping

User Research

Leadership

Collaboration

Read more about my experience. See my resume!

↓ Resume